B-Sides

Jennifer Hartswick

Melissa Brodeur June 18, 2009 No Comments

Most recently  Jennifer Hartswick has been playing as a member of Van Ghost,  the brainchild of Chicago indie promoter Mike Berg.  Self-described as “classic or folk rock,” the heart of Van Ghost’s songs lie in the interaction between Berg and Hartswick, as her powerful vocals and elastic trumpet phrasing leave the audience intrigued and captivated. In anticipation of a sparkling "Jennifer Hartswick" billed performance at Burlington Vermont’s Discover JazzFest, Glide caught up with Hartswick..

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Rubblebucket Orchestra

Melissa Brodeur May 13, 2009 No Comments

In case you haven’t heard ‘em yet, Rubblebucket Orchestra aren’t the straight-forward funk ensemble that their name might suggest. Instead they are a vivid ten-piece afrobeat/rock band led by trumpeter Alex Toth and fronted by the alluring vocals of Kalmia Traver; both members of reggae band John Brown's Body.

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The Bird and the Bee

Shane Handler April 30, 2009 No Comments

While other male/female duos like She & Him, have graced the covers of magazines, The Bird and the Bee, have made a fashionable statement while making sounds from the 60’s and 70’s sound contemporary.

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LEP Benefit

Izzy Berlin April 29, 2009 No Comments

The benefit concert for the LEP high school (appropriately named the "LEP Rocks Benefit Concert") readies a rolling list of esteemed guest appearances: Storm Large (best known for her appearance in Rock Star Supernova), Linda Hornbuckle, guests Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Peter Buck of REM, Alex Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and The Dimes.

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Good Jobs, Green Jobs

Gabriel Scheer April 22, 2009 No Comments

This article adds a new path for Glide Magazine: specifically, an effort to begin bridging the worlds of culture and sustainability. In truth, one is nothing without the other; if the planet is uninhabitable, music and art will die. Likewise, without a clear appreciation for the beauty and indeed, art that is nature, people fail to appreciate some of the most spectacular aspects of life: a light rain, dewdrops on a leaf, or a sunset over the mountains – things worth working to care for.

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Charley Orlando Band

Melissa Brodeur April 8, 2009 No Comments

Many may remember Charley Orlando as the front-man for the psychedelic /folk groove acoustic duo Dexter Grove, who courageously played more than 250+ shows a year for almost ten years straight. After a five year well deserved break from the road, Orlando is back with his Charley Orlando Band.

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Phosphorescent

Chad Berndtson April 2, 2009 No Comments

Modern indie rock troubadours that sound weary, but not angst-ridden, and tender, but not twee are a rare breed, indeed, and that's probably why Matthew Houck has in the time since his 2000 debut as Fillup Shack ("Hipolit") become a connoisseur's choice in the genre.

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Sound of Urchin

Melissa Brodeur March 24, 2009 No Comments

Sound of Urchin ("SOU", "Urchin", "The Sound of MF Urchin") is a diverse "outsider arena-rock" band from Brooklyn NY and New Hope PA. SOU is known for their eclectic songs and unique line-up of a drummer who sings ("Tomato"), two lead guitarists ("B-ILL" and "Seahag"), and a bassist ("Michael Davidson"), and for their energetic, spontaneous live shows and heavy touring schedules.  Glide's newest columnist Melissa Brodeur recently tossed a few questions the way of Tomato.

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Speck Mountain

Shane Handler March 19, 2009 No Comments

Self-described “musical soul mates,” Karl Briedrick and Marie-Claire Balabanian of Speck Mountain prefer to call their music “ambient soul” which is fair enough, but they are leaving out the “subtle beauty” that protrudes.

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Brett Dennen

Jack Spilberg March 9, 2009 No Comments

With his insightful lyrics, quirky look, and unique sound, Brett Dennen has been enjoying a rapid rise to folky rock stardom. After being named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's top ten "Artists to Watch" in 2007, Dennen has kept the momentum going by opening for John Mayer on his summer tour, and then releasing a chart topping new album entitled Hope for the Hopeless. Currently on a nationwide tour following his album release, Dennen caught up with Glide from the road…

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