1 history 1.1 formation duo (1991–1995) 1.2 full band formation , live stages (1996–1997) 1.3 want (1998–2000) 1.4 go , go 2.0 (2001–2005) 1.5 burning days (2006–2010) 1.6 echoes underground (2011–present) history formation duo (1991–1995) vertical horizon formed in 1991 georgetown university undergrads matthew scannell , keith kane. performances included cover sets of artists such simon & garfunkel in campus leavey center food court. in 1992, after graduation georgetown, duo relocated boston , self-released debut album there , again, recorded in scannell s old high school, deerfield academy, on period of few weeks. scannell , kane split songwriting , lead vocal duties. scannell , kane toured duo next few years, appearing similar bands, such jackopierce. next album 1995 s running on ice, produced john alagia (dave matthews band, john mayer), doug derryberry, , scannell. though still largely acoustic based, running on ice incorporated other musicians , guests, including derryberry,...