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Not too long after the break-up of the popular rock band Phish, members of the (temporarily?) defunct group started to play live shows and record music individually. Trey Anastasio and Jon Fishman began recording music right away with various musicians, and Mike Gordon entered the studio with Leo Kottke.

Page McConnell was in a state of flux at the time and didn’t know quite what to do. Nearly a year elapsed, and McConnell started recording some songs he had written in the basement of his Vermont home. Page wasn’t sure what he was going to do with the music that he recorded at first, but as time went on it was clear he had enough cohesive material for a full-length album.

Today, McConnell released his first true solo album — cleverly titled Page McConnell — which features many autobiographical songs about the crossroads he approached after leaving the band he’d been a part of for 19 years. McConnell started work on the album two years ago, and he’s now finally ready to head out on the road to support the music into which he poured his heart and soul.

I recently had the chance to talk with Page about the album, his touring and recording bands, as well as his thoughts on leaving Phish behind.

Jump to Hidden Track for Scott’s insightful interview with the Chairman of the Boards…