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Few Vermont acts, save perhaps Grace Potter & The Nocturnals or various members of Phish, could compete with a Junior Brown show and outdraw him. But last April, Starline Rhythm Boys did just that, pulling in some 800 people for a benefit at the Sheraton Hotel in South Burlington, while just down the street at Higher Ground, the legendary slide guitarist played a woefully under-attended show.... Read more

In the bizarre world of rock criticism, it’s easy to get wrapped up in aspects of the job that seem incredibly important in the moment, but in actuality just aren’t that big a deal. Whether it’s a well-placed zinger, a missing club listing or a critique that rubs you the wrong way, the temptation to make mountains out of molehills can be overwhelming. But when put into perspective, the minor foibles of this, or any other, profession are just that: minor.... Read more