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Dear friends,

As we wind down the Phish career, it is done with both great joy and
great sadness. The joy comes from remembering the incredibly good
times we've experienced, the successes we've enjoyed, and knowing that
even in our closing we are honoring the band. The sadness is obviously
driven by the fact that something I love will not be a part of my life
anymore. To me, we have been the greatest band in the world and have
had the greatest fans ever.

I still love the music we make but the situation feels different
to me now. I guess in my heart I've known for a while that something
had to change, but it wasn't until this last weekend that my feelings
really began to coalesce. I'm old enough now that I am able to look
to the future without feeling that I need to balance it with my past.
I find it ironic that half of my life has to go by before I am able
to focus solely on the future. As a member of a successful rock band,
it seems that every aspect of my profession encourages me to extend my
youth as long as possible. Don't get me wrong, I like feeling young,
but more importantly I need to be honest with myself.

The pressures and schedule of this work can take its toll personally as
well as creatively. As someone who has recently been through a divorce,
I know how traumatic change can be. But, I also know that if you are
able to let go of things and embrace change there is the potential for
incredible personal (and creative) growth.

If I sound unusually candid in this statement, I am able to do so
because in my mind I've already moved on to the next phase of my life.
This is a feeling I believe I share with Trey. I have a four-year-old
daughter and there is nothing more important to me than being with her.
Come August, I'm not going to have to tell her how many days 'til daddy
comes back from tour. Combine that with my perception that the band's
vitality is not what it once was, and it's easy to see how my mind
quickly begins to move in one direction instead of a hundred directions
all at the same time.

I will miss it incredibly, but I have no regrets. The pride that I feel
for the band, our fans, the organization, and all of our collective
accomplishments is overwhelming. I love you all and know that we wouldn't
be here without you.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Page McConnell