Shane Handler

String Cheese Incident: Live At The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver

Releasing their fourth film in only two years, The String Cheese Incident finally decided to put the shtick aside and simply issue their first uninterrupted, full-length live concert. Recorded during their annual Winter Carnival tour – consistently known for first set sit-ins and second set monsters – this particular selection is the final night of a three-show run at Denver

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Jane’s Addiction: Three Days

Like any tour documentary, looking inside the mystical travelling caravan that is called Janes Addiction is a far cry from the realistic long van rides, fast food, small clubs and not all glitz story of most rock and roll bands. Starring Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, and Flea as the 1997 version of Janes Addiction in the midst of their

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Scratch Tour 2003: Put the Needle On the Future…And The Past (Interview With Rob Swift)

On the heels of the acclaimed feature film documentary, Scratch, which chronicles the birth and evolution of the hip-hop DJ, the Scratch Tour 2003 features turntable masters QBert, Mix Master Mike, X-ecutioners, Z-Trip and the Original Jazzy Jay. Incorporating multimedia artists and opening sets by local DJs, the Scratch Tour proves DJs are more than equal to their traditional instrument peers

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Pete Miser: Conscious Thoughts You Can Nod To (INTERVIEW)

Conscious hip-hop, combining steady beats and heavy rhythms, with political and social commentary may not be a new phenomenon. But with artists such as The Roots and Talib Kweli gaining momentum to new live audiences outside the hip-hop realm, it

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Mike Gordon Interview: Cactus Revisited

While he is certainly a household name as the bass player for Phish, Mike Gordon’s interests and passions range far beyond just playing the four string with one of the world

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Cake: Sunshine Unlimited Again (INTERVIEW With John McCrea)

Over the course of four records, Sacramento, California based rockers Cake, have fashioned their knack by releasing intelligent, cynical, offbeat and one hundred percent eclectic rock and roll. From the hit singles, “The Distance” and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” to their quirky arrangements of well known tunes, to continually surprising the ears of their listeners with novel sounds, Cake always remains fresh.

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