1. Vegas
2. We've Been Weeping
3. I Order The Sun
4. Mosquito King
5. Can't Talk To Girls
6. Mannequin
7. Anabel
8. Unworn Dress
9. Shooting Rockets
10. George Had Wooden Teeth
Visit The Record Store: Reckless Records
1532 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Press
Chicago Tribune – The songs from Horse In The Sea’s new album, I Order The Sun To Shine On Everyone are terribly pretty, with foundations built around vocal harmonies. Joel Janis has a lifting voice that curls the ends of his phrases into a soft, strange falsetto. He sounds fey and noble, a bit of a cold remove that lends a sardonic edge to his clever lyricism.
Chicago Reader – You can hear these locals’ folk-rock background in the strength of their melodies, but their self-released debut, I Order The Sun To Shine On Everyone, has decidedly cosmopolitan ambitions. With three singers and a cinematic sense of tension and climax, the group is right at home with the lush layered approach taken by producer/member Kyle Andrews.
Timeout Chicago - The folk outfit released its debut I Order The Sun To Shine On Everyone last year to auspicious responses. At times wistful and sunny, these locals are charmingly straightforward in their approach.
Chicagoist - This winsome Chicago fivesome walks the rare side of folk music that's devoid of Americana. The touchpoints we hear are Travis, Richard Hawley, and even Nick Drake...decidedly non-Midwestern purveyors of quiet, achingly pretty pop.
Horse In The Sea is the ancient story of a man at war with himself. With squinted, strained eyes he envisions a victory, but the opposite direction shows an inevitable defeat. Developed as a concept, the band played its initial show on the eve of 2007. Horse In The Sea features the introspective songwriting of founding member Joel Janis and the production of indie-pop wizard Kyle Andrews. Tess Haskins, Joe Darnaby, and Ray Klemchuk round out the current Horse lineup. Their music, built around radiant harmonies and an electric folk foundation, maintains the identity of the records that make this sound possible. The debut album, “I Order The Sun To Shine On Everyone” was released on November 23, 2007 to a packed crowd at Chicago's Schubas Tavern. Also, the band will release a song on Thy Old Murkville Forest, featuring such artists as Denison Witmer, Anathallo, and Page France. They have been promoting these releases in most American markets including New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashvile, and Philadelphia. Stayed tuned for many more shows in 2008.
Contact us:horseinthesea@gmail.com
Where We've Played
The Living Room - New York NY
Pianos - New York NY
Rockwood Music Hall - New York NY
Eastern University - Philadelphia PA
The Manhattan Room - Philadelphia PA
Cantab Lounge – Cambridge MA
400 Bar – Minneapolis MN
Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis MN
331 Club – Minneapolis MN
Acadia Cafe – Minneapolis MN
Nomad World Pub – Minneapolis MN
Schubas - Chicago IL
The Hideout - Chicago IL
Empty Bottle - Chicago IL
Old Town School of Folk Music - Chicago IL
Uncommon Ground - Chicago IL
Double Door - Chicago IL
Subterranean - Chicago IL
Martyrs - Chicago IL
Darkroom - Chicago IL
Beat Kitchen - Chicago IL
Turner Hall Ballroom- Milwaukee WI
Miramar Theatre- Milwaukee WI
Stonefly Brewery- Milwaukee WI
The Art Bar- Milwaukee WI
The Annex- Madison WI
Paradigm – Sheboygan WI
Water City Grill – Oshkosh WI
The Belmont Bar – Detroit MI
Lemonjellos – Holland MI
Knickerbocker Theatre – Holland MI
Hope College – Holland MI
Calvin College – Grand Rapids MI
Four Friends Coffee – Grand Rapids MI
The Statehouse – Bloomington IN
Blue Room Café – Highland IN
Taylor University – Upland IN
The Earthhouse – Indianapolis IN
Moon Monkey Coffee – Bourbonnais IL
North Central College – Naperville IL
Murray State University – Murray KT
The Rudyard Kipling – Louisville KT
Mick’s – Omaha NE
Mars Café – Des Moines IA
Cherry St. Artisan – Columbia MO
The End – Nashville TN
The 5 Spot – Nashville TN
3rd and Lindsley – Nashville TN
Rocketown – Nashville TN
Belmont University – Nashville TN
Preservation Pub – Knoxville TN
The Watershed – Black Mountain NC
Montreat College – Asheville NC
Ragtime Vintage – Asheville NC
Messiah College – Grantham PA
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville AR
Central Arkansas – Conway AR
Hey! How have you been since we last spoke? I hope things are going well for you! I just wanted to drop in, say hi, and let you know that we have a show TONIGHT (SUNDAY - 5/31) that we hope you can make it out to! All the info is below:
Sunday May 31st, 2009 BOTTOM LOUNGE 1375 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL Doors @ 8PM (We go on first at 9!) 21+ w/ID - $6 pre-sale/$8 at the door
Hope all is well and that you can make it tonight! Eric PORTOCAL
Couldn't make the show last night, but I read about your work with Intonation in DRo's Sun Times blog--awesome. Hope the night raised a ton o' money for the great cause.
hi HORSE IN THE SEA!!.... i listened to your music and really really it's great!!! Congratulations really i liked very much... Greetings from mexico... Take care and Good luck
