Michelle Chandler is an accomplished award winning songwriter and compelling performer. The Free Press wrote"Michelle Chandler's ability in song composition and her velvety voice made for breath-taking entertainment. It was the best original music I have heard in a long time." She is a skilled guitarist, gifted with a beautifully rich velvet voice. Together with her band 'the handful', Michelle’s evocative music is reflected in dynamic and energetic performances.Having played at the 2004 Port Fairy Folk Festival to packed houses with similar reviews stating"Michelle Chandler & her band 'the handful' were the best original band I heard at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival. Great songs, great music & so much energy. Very uplifting!" The band features Multi-Instrumentalist Sigi Gabrie, Max McIntosh on Bass and Vocals, Denise Smith on Vocals & Hand Percussion and Nick Carrafa on Drums and Percussion. Following those performances, an 11 track CD 'Here & Now', was recorded and released in October 2004 an