Best Amphitheater Podcasts (2025)

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City Quick Connect: Achievement Awards – Goose Creek’s Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater 9/19/25 40:37

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The City of Goose Creek won a 2025 Achievement Award in the Communications category for its promotions of the newly developed amphitheater and the concert series that take place there. Goose Creek's Marketing Manager Adam Kelly discuss the venue, the city’s marketing efforts of it, and how they track the success of their messages. Learn more: https…

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Venue Preview: Ameris Bank Amphitheater, Alpharetta, GA w/Dave Defeo 44:16

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue our 2025 miniseries where we preview each venue on Phish’s late summer tour by visiting an old favorite: the Ameris Bank Amphitheater in Alpharetta, GA–colloquially known simply as “Alpharetta.” And when I say “an old favorite,” I mean for…

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Maggie Thompson, COMCARE Sedgwick County 23:59

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Maggie Thompson is a case worker with COMCARE. She and Steve discuss suicide as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

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SC/DC: National League of Cities 9/26/25 43:18

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Municipal Association of SC Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright talk with National League of Cities Senior Executive and Director of Federal Advocacy Irma Esparza Diggs. They discuss how the NLC has worked with the Municipal Association, and the current status and future outlook of Congressional fu…

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Cai Lane 40:34

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We’re headed to Rock Town for this episode as we chat with Cai Lane, Marketing Specialist for Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. LRCVB, which is a destination marketing organization, also manages venues in the Central Arkansas Region, including Robinson Center, Statehouse Convention Center, First Security Amphitheater, and River Market Pavil…

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Episode 59: All About Annual Meeting 11:23

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This month, Public and Member Relations Coordinator Amanda Busby tells us all about Annual Meeting and capital credits, coming your way soon.By GreyStone Power

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Sedgwick County Commissioner District 3 Stephanie Wise 23:57

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Steve discusses urban sprawl, rural roads, water, and budget-writing with Commissioner Wise.

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Venue Preview: Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA w/Greg from VA 1:08:28

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue and conclude our venue preview series for Phish’s 2025 September run with a look at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia. I don’t often get nervous or intimidated on this podcast, but occasionally, a topic or show seems too…

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City Quick Connect: Reducing Auto Losses 9/15/25 21:12

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Auto loss claims can be expensive for cities and disruptive for their operations. Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley talks about the many steps that cities can take to reduce the dangers of auto losses, including defensive driving training, as well as South Carolina’s new hands-free law requiring drivers to not hold or support cell phones while d…

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Venue Preview: Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Birmingham, AL w/Bobby Shirley 45:59

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue our 2025 miniseries of previewing each venue on Phish’s late summer or early fall tour with a brand new venue–not just new to Phish fans but new to the world–the Coca Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama. Today’s guest to give us the i…

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Exploration Place President/CEO Adam Smith 23:58

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Steve and Adam discuss the science museum’s new playground and other events and opportunities.

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Windy Reeves 42:52

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Monster Jam trucks, Disney On Ice skaters, dirt bikes, and even the circus – join us as we dive into all things family shows with Windy Reeves, Senior Director of Event Marketing & Sales for Feld Entertainment, the leading global company of live touring family entertainment. Feld is the powerhouse behind Monster Jam, Supercross, Ringling Bros. and …

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Venue Preview: Bourbon & Beyond, Lexington, KY w/Andrew 47:10

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. We are at the start of the late summer/early fall 2025 tour, and so it is time to look ahead to the venues Phish will be playing. This run is 8 shows in 4 separate venues, including today’s preview of the Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY on Sept…

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SC/DC: Federal Advocacy Efforts 9/5/25 32:04

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The SC/DC podcast will explore the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s work with the state’s federal delegation. Association Executive Director Todd Glover and Legislative and Public Policy Advocate Erica Wright explains how the Association engages and builds relationships with U.S. representatives and senators.…

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9/3/22 @ Dick's w/Jordan from Venue Llama 1:07:22

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. I think that all Phish fans, or fans of live music in general, would agree that the venue in which you see a show is inextricably linked to your experience at that show. It’s almost impossible, at least for me, to separate the setting…

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Episode 58: Fall Fun at the GreyStone Amphitheater 13:38

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This month, the City of Douglasville's Community Relations Director Jason Post speaks about the latest happenings at the GreyStone Amphitheater.By GreyStone Power

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Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz 23:57

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With the 2026 Kansas State Fair coming up, Steve and GM Schulz discuss the Kansas State Fair and operation of the fairgrounds year-round.

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Alyssa Patani 48:03

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Rocket off 🚀 to Space City with us as we chat with Alyssa Patani, Arena Marketing Manager at Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets. Lyssa gives us the lay of the land – Toyota Center’s place in the market, what her role is at the venue, and what makes Houston such a special place. We chat with her about social strategies, their approach and he…

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"Sharing in the Groove" and The Went Gin w/Mike Ayers 1:24:02

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest is journalist and writer Mike Ayers. Mike’s new book, “Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the ‘90s Jamband Explosion” covers exactly that–it’s an oral history of how a new scene and community developed, grew, and thr…

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From the Dome to Your Home: How Annexation Works 8/22/25 37:48

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Learn how annexation works in South Carolina, as well as common misconceptions about the process. Hear from the Municipal Association’s Director of Advocacy Casey Fields, Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom, as well as Legislative and Public Policy Advocates Daina Riley Phillips and Erica Wright.By Municipal Association of SC

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USD 259 Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld 23:53

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Wichita public schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Steve to discuss the beginning of Fall classes for some 46,000 students.

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12/7/95 @ The Niagara Falls Convention Center w/ Brian Blatt 1:26:12

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Whenever a guest messages me and wants to tell a story about a show from the fall 1995 tour, it’s nearly impossible to say no. And when it’s a guest who has previously been on the podcast, I know it’ll be a compelling conversation. Su…

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City Quick Connect: IMPACT Fund 8/15/25 16:49

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The Municipal Association’s new IMPACT Fund, powered by VC3, offers $25,000 Problem Solver Grants and $100,000 Big Idea Grants. Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom explains the program and what cities need to consider when applying by the September 26 deadline. More information: https://www.masc.sc/impact-fund…

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Jeff Johnson 50:38

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Lace up your sneakers and meet us in the center of the basketball universe as we chat with our friend Jeff Johnson, Associate Director with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff, who is celebrating 27 years with the organization, oversees marketing for events as well as traditional advertising for th…

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City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 3 8/8/25 51:32

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The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. Hear from Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer, Georgetown Councilmember Tamika Williams-Obeng, Laurens Councilmember Calvin Whitmire and Beaufort Deputy City Manager JJ Sauve.…

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Andover City Administrator Jennifer McCausland and Capitol Federal Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing 23:53

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Administrator McCausland and Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing discuss government operations and public events in Andover.

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7/1/99 @ Starwood Amphitheater w/ Ric Hickey 1:37:07

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. I would imagine that most of us have been there: a Phish show where the first set gets off to a typical start, and then something happens-maybe a bustout or a special guest-that makes the show instantly memorable. Or maybe a show where th…

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City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 2 8/1/25 43:57

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The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. In this episode, hear from Andrews Mayor Frank McClary, Hartsville Mayor Casey Hancock and Mauldin City Administrator Seth Duncan.…

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Goddard Mayor George Liebe 23:59

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Goddard is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Steve hears about it from Mayor George Liebe.

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Alexa Coyle 42:13

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We’re headed to the Northwest, on the shore of Lake Washington, to chat with Alexa Coyle, Marketing Manager for Seattle Seahawks, Lumen Field, and WAMU Theater + Co-founder of The Female Edge. Alexa oversees event marketing for Lumen Field (concerts, dirt events, WAMU Theater, and conventions), branding and marketing for food and beverage, Seahawks…

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Episode 57: All About Meter Change-Outs 5:12

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This month, Supervisor of Field Services and AMI Trey Chappell shares the scoop about the ongoing meter change-out project.By GreyStone Power

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BONUS: Forest Hills 2025 Recap w/JW 1:25:30

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Send us a text Hello everybody and welcome to today's bonus episode of Attendance Bias. Today is a recap episode, so it's going to be a little different from what you may expect from normal episodes. I do have a co-host today that is JW Josh from the Stub Me Down Podcast. He and I tend to do recaps after Phish runs that we've attended either toget…

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City Quick Connect: Annual Meeting Interviews, Part 1 7/25/25 49:04

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The Association’s podcast hosted drop-in interviews throughout the 2025 Annual Meeting for officials to share the positive impacts their municipality has achieved for residents. In this first set, hear from Lyman Mayor Glenn Greer II, Cheraw Town Manager Rob Wolfe and Simpsonville Mayor Paul Shewmaker.…

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Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater 23:59

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Steve and Election Commissioner Rainwater discuss the local municipal primary election coming up on August 5.

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2025 Annual Meeting – The Honorable David Beasley 45:37

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Former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley delivers the Annual Meeting’s keynote address. Beasley, who served as the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme from 2017 to 2023, discusses the organization’s efforts to feed those suffering from hunger throughout the world, which was recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.…

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2025 Annual Meeting – Executive Director Todd Glover 13:07

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Association Executive Director Todd Glover addresses the importance of pursuing positive community change intentionally. He discusses changes made to the Municipal Association’s IMPACT grant, previously the Hometown Economic Development Grant, and an upcoming advertising campaign promoting the need for civility in local government work.…

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2025 Annual Meeting — President Greg Habib 10:51

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Outgoing Municipal Association President Greg Habib, mayor of the City of Goose Creek, discusses what he has learned in his year as president, the social and economic impact of South Carolina cities and the recent accomplishments of the Municipal Association. He also addresses the ongoing challenges of municipalities that require thoughtful leaders…

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2025 Annual Meeting – President-elect Brandy Amidon 6:21

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Travelers Rest Mayor Brandy Amidon, newly elected president of the Municipal Association of SC, talks about the things she has learned from discussing local government work with many mayors throughout the state and how the Association can support cities and towns.By Municipal Association of SC

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Breaking In: Recruit Roundtable 1:14:46

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BONUS EPISODE – We’re excited to launch our latest, ongoing bonus episode series, Breaking In! ✨ This series, consisting of roundtable discussions about breaking into the live event industry, will highlight different perspectives, talk through challenges, and discuss tips for those beginning their careers in venueland. 🆕 For our first episode, we g…

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Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz 23:57

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Steve gets an outline of the county's proposed budget for 2026 from County Manager Tom Stolz

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City Quick Connect: Palmetto Power Cities 7/11/25 29:24

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Palmetto Power Cities, formerly the SC Association of Municipal Power Systems, connects its member municipal electric utilities with mutual aid, helping them to restore power in times of disaster, and also promotes legislative initiatives and training. Palmetto Power Cities Manager Adam Hedden describes the association’s work, including the mutual …

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City Quick Connect: Risk Management Services Conference 7/3/25 21:31

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The Municipal Association of SC Risk Management Services will host its first-ever conference in Columbia on August 25 – 27, which is free for members of the SC Municipal Insurance Trust and SC Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund. Loss Control Manager Bethany Pendley and Data and Training Analyst Joy Gloster discuss the many safety and risk-…

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Chanelle Grimm 41:23

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We’re headed to “The District” for this episode to talk with Chanelle Grimm, Marketing Director for Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Capital One Arena, Eagle Bank Arena, and District E) in Washington D.C. We begin by talking about this year’s EVMC and some of the takeaways from sessions at the conference in Atlanta before diving into an overview …

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From the Dome to Your Home 6/27/25 32:38

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Casey Fields and Jake Broom discuss the newly passed liquor liability reform bill with Steve Cook, owner of four Columbia-area restaurants, who advocated for it as a member of the Responsible Hospitality Reform Alliance. They discuss the impacts of liquor liability insurance costs on the restaurant industry, and how municipalities can work with bus…

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Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo 23:55

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Issues 2025: 6/29/25 Complete Show - Steve welcomes Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo to the studio to discuss the operation of Eisenhower National and Colonel James Jabara Airports.

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Episode 56: Beat the Heat - Summer Energy Tips 5:49

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This month, Residential Energy Services Consultant Lisa Lonon shares summer energy-saving tips.By GreyStone Power

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Retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill 23:47

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Steve and retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill discuss his career in law enforcement and the difficulty task of dealing with public protests.

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2025 Venue Preview: SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY w/ Liz Ratto 36:30

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to the last episode of this Attendance Bias mini-series, in which we previewed each venue Phish will play during their upcoming summer 2025 tour: We just took a look at a new venue to the Phish world: Forest Hills Stadium. Today, we turn our attention to an old favorite; a venue that has been a part of the Ph…

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LIVE at EVMC 2025: J Carter 41:05

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Live from Atlanta – sit in with us as we talk with J Carter, the visionary Founder & Managing Partner behind ONE Musicfest, as we chat in front of a live audience at the 2025 Event & Venue Marketing Conference. We talk with J about what makes Atlanta special as he tells us about ONE Musicfest, the Southeast’s largest multi-day urban progressive mus…

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2025 Venue Preview: Forest Hills Stadium, w/Michela Ratto 58:06

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Get ready for some venue whiplash; after three nights at the largest indoor venue on the tour in Chicago, Phish leaves the second city to arrive in New York. More specifically, July 22 and 23 at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, Queens; home to The Ramon…