Published vis Shafted! (www.arturogottheshaft.com)
The underground folkrok duo howie&scott released their sophomore, self-produced release in April to a pack of fans with a loyalty bordering on vermicious. Still the best kept secret of the South Central Nebraska music scene, the eclectic sound of the Crete rock pair has matured considerably from the days of Bigger Sounds from Fewer Folk; a maturity that has left the initial core of the h&s vibe largely intact. Strange, experimental chords, odd time signatures, thumping world beats, and Scott Morris’ blazing sax virtuosity all remain in the new record, though some surprises are in store for every listener.
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