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Badly Drawn Boy Returns (Interview With Damon Gough)

Shane Handler November 11, 2003 No Comments

Contrary to what you

Andy Hess: New Mule For The Bass Ride (INTERVIEW)

Shane Handler October 6, 2003 No Comments

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Michael Franti and Spearhead: We Don’t Stop (INTERVIEW)

Shane Handler October 6, 2003 No Comments

For nearly two decades, Michael Franti has ignited live music with an outspoken spark that signifies revolution, change and awareness. From the black industrial sounds of the Beatnigs in the 80

Mike Gordon Interview: Cactus Revisited

Shane Handler September 9, 2003 No Comments

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

Cake: Sunshine Unlimited Again (INTERVIEW With John McCrea)

Shane Handler August 26, 2003 No Comments

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.

Jay Farrar: Playing On His Own Terms With ‘Terroir Blues’ (INTERVIEW)

Shane Handler August 10, 2003 No Comments

Writing songs that explore the back roads of American music, and launching these traditions in adventurous new directions, Jay Farrar continues to reinvent his own sound with his latest release – Terroir Blues. With the launch of his own record label, Act/Resist Records, and the reissue of Uncle Tupelo

Vorcza: An Interview With Ray Paczkowski

Shane Handler May 19, 2003 No Comments

Although nationally regarded for his keyboard work in the Trey Anastasio Band, Ray Paczkowski’s jazz trio Vorcza has recently released their debut release – Maximalist. Solidified in a traditional jazz foundation, the three members capture the music of the precise moment through rhythmic and harmonic explorations that involve shake your ass funk, mellow jazz and progressive instrumental improvisations.