Shane Handler

Jay Peak – Jay, VT

Shane Handler February 8, 2005 No Comments

Jay Peak lies way out in the middle of Vermont nowhere, in between the

NYC Tsunami Relief Jam 0/31/2005: BB King’s, New York, NY

Shane Handler February 6, 2005 No Comments

It seems one man can make a difference. Local New York musician David Lott did more than just watch the tsunami devastation on the nightly news and read the reports in the morning paper. He actually took the tragedy on a personal level and made a call to action.

The Shore: The Shore

Shane Handler February 6, 2005 No Comments

]With the release of Brian Wilson

Secret Machines 0/30/2005: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Shane Handler February 2, 2005 No Comments

The Secret Machines are still defining what their live shows can potentially transgress to, while finding their stage voice as a headliner. This building period is an exciting step forward for an act that is almost guaranteed to be huge upon the release of their next album. Thriving on delivering a fresh taste of rock n

Tommy Stinson: Rebelliously Creative (INTERVIEW)

Shane Handler January 31, 2005 No Comments

As bassist for 80s garage post punkers, The Replacements, Tommy Stinson helped forge the path for everyone from Wilco to Nirvana. Now he’s busy once again, this time with Guns ‘N Roses and another solo album – Village Gorilla Head

Bright Eyes 0/23/2005: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Shane Handler January 28, 2005 No Comments

In the beginning stages of a lengthy three-month tour that stretches from Toronto to Australia, Oberst and his band took the stage following openers Coco Rosie and Tilly and the Wall. Representing his great record label, Saddle Creek, and backed by a six-person band of relatively fresh faced musicians, Bright Eyes appeared as a band of “gifted kids.”

Chicago Minds and Souls : Compilation Vol 1

Shane Handler January 26, 2005 No Comments

Assembled by The Triple Dot Agency, Chicago Minds and Souls[/] showcases today

KCRW: Sounds Eclectic 3

Shane Handler January 25, 2005 No Comments

Its hard to get excited about a compilation. Its typically no more than a glorified mix tape like the ones you made for your girlfriend in high school. But this is no ordinary collection of artists – and these are not the songs you dubbed off the radio. Believe it or not, but had this

RANA 0/21/2005: Club Metronome, Burlington, VT

Shane Handler January 25, 2005 No Comments

RANA is like taking in a Pavement, Devo, Talking Heads, Cars, Ween
and Ted Nugent concert in 1 two-hour show. Led by the new-wave
vocals of keyboardist Matt Durant, who stands behind the keyboards
in cool Ric Ocasek fashion, and guitarist Scott Metzger, who mans
his guitar with showmanship and grit, RANA is definitely best seen
and heard live.

Ray LaMontagne: Trouble

Shane Handler January 24, 2005 No Comments

Produced by Ethan Johns, (Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, the Jayhawks) who also ads the drums, bass and piano parts, [Trouble is all heart and trembling white soul. LaMontagne