Shane Handler

Rilo Kiley: More Adventurous

Shane Handler December 1, 2004 No Comments

The buzz about Rilo Kiley being everybody

Sideways: Directed By Alexander Payne

Shane Handler November 30, 2004 No Comments

After a brilliant portrayal as comic book artist Harvey Pekar in 2003

Warren Miller’s Impact

Shane Handler November 23, 2004 No Comments

Impact does its job of capturing the sport of skiing and snowboarding at its pure essence

Elliott Smith: From A Basement On The Hill

Shane Handler November 16, 2004 No Comments

You would never guess that the late Elliot Smith was battling his most inner demons during the recording of his now posthumous album, From A Basement On The Hill. But than again, Smith has always been profound at disguising his depression and cryptic visions through his catchy Beatlesque melodies.

Punsapaya: Prepare To Qualify

Shane Handler November 15, 2004 No Comments

Just like their namesake, a fictitious plant that’s hard to describe,
so is labeling Punsapaya

Robyn Hitchcock: Spooked

Shane Handler November 12, 2004 No Comments

Along for the ride on the all acoustic Spooked and garnishing Robyn Hitchcock

Brian Wilson: SMiLE

Shane Handler November 10, 2004 No Comments

Built around Brian Wilson and lyricist Bert Parks’ hash affairs in the late 60’s. SMiLE[/o] was partially built and then tucked away with the psychological madness that would later haunt Wilson. As the follow-up to the iconic Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, SMiLE was to be the American Sgt. Pepper’s, a recording that set the standard for pop albums.

Beastie Boys/Talib Kweli 10/07/2004: Belle Center, Montreal, Quebec

Shane Handler November 9, 2004 No Comments

At Montreal

Ray: Directed By Taylor Hackford

Shane Handler November 5, 2004 No Comments

Ray, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jamie Foxx brings to the big screen the life story of Ray Charles, who fought his disability to mingle his soul-drenched voice with southern gospel, and jazz inklings atop courageous showmanship. Although initially labeled a mere mimic of his idols – Nat King Cole and Charles Brown

Bruce Hornsby 9/30/2004: Flynn Theater – Burlington, VT

Shane Handler November 4, 2004 No Comments

Concert attendees eager for a Bruce Hornsby Greatest Hits show were probably disappointed amidst his performance at the Flynn Theater. After playing a majority of his songs countless times over the years, Hornsby reworked his most recognizable radio hits as delicate compositions – complete with vocal improvisation and new melodies – allowing his band to play outside the lines, with a renowned song book that stretches his entire career.