Shane Handler

Amfibian and Seth Yacovone Band 3/24/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, Vermont

Just weeks before one of New England’s premier music venues shut its doors
permanently, Winooski, Vermont’s Higher Ground pronounced their last month standing would be a memorable run. Therefore, it was only fitting that two bands that have played some of the most memorable shows in the club were invited back to draw the Higher Ground curtain one final time – Amfibian and The Seth Yacavone Band.

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Toots And The Maytals: True Love

Toots Hibbert entered the collaboration game, but left the teenyboppers and exposed boobs off the lineup, opting for a more mature, authentic all-star cast to join him on True Love. The result is far from a Maytals reggae classic, but it

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Little Feat: Time Loves A Hero (Bill Payne Interview)

It’s hard to imagine, but there was actually a period in the 70’s when the music establishment ignored Little Feat. With their eclectic blend of styles and surreal lyrics still rocking crowds today, perhaps these California rockers were just ahead of their time.

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Calexico: Convict Pool

Calexico manages to place their patented romantic gypsy artistry throughout most of this 6 song EP, featuring 3 distinct covers. With their hints towards jazz, world, experimental and rock, Calexico continues to earn their well due cult praises.

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