Vertical Horizon

Released in 1991 being a folk-based acoustic duo, Vertical Horizon gradually shaped itself right into a slick pop/rock and roll outfit, culminating in the band’s short (but significant) heyday on the turn from the 21st century. Matt Scannell and Keith Kane initial performed jointly at Georgetown College or university, where in fact the two undergraduates honed their harmonized vocals at celebrations and regional coffeehouses. Soon after graduation, they relocated to Boston to record a debut LP, 1992’s There and AGAIN, and returned with their indigenous D.C. following the album’s discharge. They afterwards crossed pathways with Jackopierce, another acoustic rock and roll act, and both groups soon released a multi-week bundle tour that released Vertical Horizon to a wider viewers. Backup musicians had been hired to complete Vertical Horizon’s changing audio, and a tour alongside the Dave Matthews Music group became specifically fortuitous, as drummer Carter Beauford — a newfound enthusiast from the music group — decided to deal with percussion duties for the sophomore work Running on Glaciers. Bassist Sean Hurley and drummer Ed Toth had been put into the lineup in 1996, hence producing Vertical Horizon a long lasting four-piece, and 1997’s Live Levels captured the quartet’s power in concert. Such momentum wasn’t dropped on the main brands, and RCA eventually provided the group a agreement as the ’90s drew to an in depth. Vertical Horizon reissued its three prior LPs after putting your signature on with RCA, as well as the band’s major-label debut, ALL YOU Want, implemented in July 1999. The record went dual platinum for the success from the name track (lots one strike) and three extra singles, and Vertical Horizon backed its discharge using a string of American and Western european tour schedules. Although originally going to concern a follow-up record in past due 2002, the bandmates battled using their representation at RCA, and eventually still left the label after Go’s discharge in Sept 2003. A fresh agreement was inked with Crossbreed Recordings in 2005, but Toth still left the music group that same season, choosing to become listed on the Doobie Brothers’ touring lineup rather. The music group continued to focus on a fresh record in his lack, with famed Hurry percussionist Neil Peart financing his help several tracks. Burning up the times was eventually released in ’09 2009. A season afterwards, Kane announced he previously left the music group to spotlight his solo profession. In 2013, Vertical Horizon came back with their 5th studio recording, Echoes from your Underground, which once more presented Peart on two songs.