Sometimes it can be interesting to take a look how a musician's work has evolved over time. Coming from a wine growing area, Waiheke Island, I've borrowed a viticultural term for this - a vertical tasting. In this episode I feature the music of John Guy Howell (second left), from alternative guitar bands like Tin Soldiers and Alpha Plan through spaghetti western instrumentals with Salon Kingsadore to the contemplative country of The Broken Heartbreakers. More info at http://countingthebeat.blogspot.com