Upbeat original rock and pop from the heart of Vermont.

11 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, ROCK: College Rock

Show all album songs: Now & Then Songs


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Hey, weâre back with our second CD of original tunes. Most of the songs began with Steve, who provided a melody, chords, and lyrics; then the rest of us jumped in to help craft the finished product. Weâve put a lot of heart and as much soul as we could scrape together into these recordingsâhope you enjoy!

Love, then peace.

The Band
Steve Abbott â acoustic guitar, vocals
Peter Hamlin â accordion, saxophone
Courtney Harvey â vocals
Fred Lower â electric guitar, vocals
Will Nash â bass
Daniel Scharstein â drums, saxophone, steel drum
Carlos Vélez â percussion
Special Guests
Ari Joseph â saxophones on 5, 6, 9
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki â violin on 2, 9, 11

Recorded at Snake Mountain Studios, Weybridge, VT, 2004-2007. Engineered and mixed by Daniel Scharstein, except tracks 3, 4, 7 by Peter Wahlers and Seth Little. Mastered by Mark Christensen. Photos and art design by Trent Campbell, Daniel Scharstein, and Amy Briggs.

The Songs

1 Now and ThenâA song about having too much history but then using it to jump-start something new.

2 Stop the MadnessâWe couldnât take it anymoreâand this was a couple years ago⦠Donât do our love that way!

3 Whatever Makes You HighâA milestoneâour first tune written for Courtney to sing. Hold on tight and take a risk on love.

4 AngelinaâThe hardest and best part of being a dad to a daughter is watching her grow and preparing to let her go.

5 Donât Get Me WrongâFrom the beginning hook to the Vibra-Slap in the break, this song is just too much fun to play!

6 After HoursâA state of mind that everyone experiences at some point when the partyâs winding downâ¦

7 Lay It DownâFreddy got this one started with the Afro-pop lick. Remember, real love is worth slowing down for.

8 Going Through the MotionsâSometimes you need to follow the mapâ and when you do, it can lead you to new places.

9 The Thing IsâEvery once in a while, one of our kids will come out with a gem of profundityââthe thing is realâ works for us.

10 Get a LoadâSometimes the only way to be heard is to keep singing your best love song.

11 Spaghetti SongâThis one goes way back!


Special thanks to Ari and Jordan for sitting in and bringing new dimensions to our sound, and also to Peter W., Seth, Mark, and Trent, for working their magic! Since our last disc, Peter and Courtney have achieved full-blown Dough-hood. The band is better for their presence. Most of all, many thanks from all the Doughboys to our families. We owe Amy, Chris, Deb, Katy, Madgie, Mary, and Nancy, and all our wonderful kids a great debt for their support in the years that weâve been playing togetherâwe love you each and all.