Album Notes

November, 2007: Driven by fresh inspiration, and spiced by diverse musical experiences, singer / guitarist Shane Clarke, and rhythm section brothers Scott and Bill McGrath reunited after a decade. With the musical chemistry they had always known in older days, combined with years of separately honing their musicianship, they have a solid, creative engine.

On their first project, "The Island Pond Connection", they are joined by stand-out guitarist Bob Coons (Jerry Garcia Band), and extraordinary fiddler Patrick Ross (Hot Flannel). The result is a thoughtful outpouring of emotion and sound - with a combination of emotional lyrics, melodiousness, rich chordal palettes, and groove. These tunes capture the essence of Vermont life, and stay with you the whole day long.