The Alternate Routes: A Sucker's Dream

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Brian LaRue wrote in the New Haven Advocate: "Two bands on the [Meriden Daffodil Festival] schedule that have a national presence are roots rockers The Alternate Routes and indie rockers Bear Hands, and both have Connecticut roots. … Really, certain Boomers would be wise to join younger fans in checking out The Alternate Routes’ set. The Bridgeport-based band is a sort of contemporary classic rock band, steeped in rock ’n’ roll traditionalism and a timeless singer-songwriter sensibility. They deserve some kind of closeup. The Routes (full disclosure: Advocate contributing writer Mike Sembos has played in the band for years) have had an exceptionally good year. Two months ago, they released A Sucker’s Dream, their second full-length since signing to esteemed Nashville label Vanguard Records. As it turns out, the band recorded that album nearly a year ago. … The Routes are already getting national attention and with more touring planned in the warmer months, it would be no surprise if their recent recordings elevated their stature" ("The Main Stem: A Burden Is Lifted …," 4/23/09, p. 23).