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Page McConnell: Page McConnell

Shane Handler April 17, 2007 No Comments

It’ll come as no surprise that the best moments on Page McConnell’s solo debut are the ones that sound the most Phish-y.

The Slip: Eisenhower

Shane Handler November 13, 2006 No Comments

While Eisenhower may eventually prove to be just another step in a larger, ongoing Slip journey, it proves to be the band's monumental achievement nonetheless. Not so much for it’s distinction from previous efforts, but for proving that a fledging band that debuted with such spark could persevere, and ultimately, a decade later, change the way you look at rock.

Mickey Hart: Rhythmic Science (INTERVIEW)

E Ward October 23, 2006 No Comments

Sharing the anchor spot with Bill Kreutzmann will undoubtedly by his most notable achievement, but it's far from Mickey Hart's only contribution to music, history and even science.

Sam Roberts: Chemical Reaction (INTERVIEW)

E Ward July 25, 2006 No Comments

Some artists can spend their entire careers trying to recreate the magic they created on their debut record. When that debut wins three major Juno awards (Canada

The Flaming Lips: At War With The Mystics

Shane Handler May 22, 2006 No Comments

Following the opus that was The Soft Bulletin, and the charismatic light of Yoshime is no small task, but At War With The Mystics is another explosive studio effort that comes in a close third.

The Southland

Shane Handler February 28, 2006 No Comments

O.A.R. picked them to open their 2005 summer tour, and now this week

Grayspot

David Boffa February 28, 2006 No Comments

No stranger to the hard road to rock glory, Grayspot just released Out of Time – their first full length – after years of revolving door lineups left them unable to record.

The Slip / Apollo Sunshine : Southpaw, Brooklyn NY 12/30/2005

Shane Handler January 9, 2006 No Comments

With a recent Boston Phoenix nod as "Best New Band" and the Boston Herald placing them on their “5 Things To Change The Face Of Boston Arts and Entertainment” list, Apollo Sunshine was more of a co-bill than a true opener for fellow New Englanders, The Slip.