07/09/2026
Jeff Sipe welcomed Seth and Rob into his rehearsal space for a lengthy and fascinating conversation which traversed from his initial decision to go to Berklee to his later decision to leave Boston and move to Atlanta, right up to his current day work with New Dawn Starkestra and others.
Sipe talks about meeting Colonel Bruce Hampton, adapting to/being inspired by playing in musical outfits with him and he even gives examples of Bruce's proclivity for clairvoyance.
We hear about the formation of Aquarium Rescue Unit and some of the stories from that crazy world. Sipe also shares memories of working with Leftover Salmon, Phil Lesh, Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane and many others.
He also explains about how Zambiland Orchestra went from being a bit of a goof, to (for five years) hosting one of the most memorable annual Variety Playhouse events ever - Sipe even shares the very specific request Jon Fishman had before playing one of them.
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