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Now Sleepyhead
Indie / Ambient / Rock

"Where does it all stop? What would you give up?"

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/26/2008
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   Now Sleepyhead: General Info
Member Since11/10/2004
Band Members
- Phil Barbato
drums, vocals, casio, bellkit

- Karen Creighton
piano, guitar, vocals

- Michael Otley
piano, guitar, vocals, bass, french horn

- Oura Sananikone
bass, vocals, guitar, casio


Record LabelExotic Fever, Pop Faction
Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 26 2008 8:00P
CD RELEASE w/ Josh Small, Brandon Peck, and My Friend Kyle The Camel, Richmond, Virginia

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   About Now Sleepyhead
Exotic Fever Records is proud to announce the release of Now Sleepyhead’s debut full-length CD, Nocturne. This release is the result of an exciting partnership with Pop Faction Records, a label based in the band’s hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Now Sleepyhead formed in the summer of 2004 when veteran Virginia rockers Karen Creighton and Michael Otley began playing guitar and piano songs together. Michael’s former bandmates Oura Sananikone and Phil Barbato soon joined to round out the group.

Now Sleepyhead recorded Nocturne in 2007 and 2008, the band creating and capturing its diverse sounds—a mix of introspective indie, pummeling shoe-gazer, and atmospheric rock. The members share conviction about social justice issues, which is how we met them in the first place, through their submission of an incredible animal rights–centered track "Pandemic" for our Compassion Over Killing benefit compilation.

These hardworking and collaborative artists share instrumental and vocal duties, which gives each song a very different feel, making the band impossible to pigeonhole. The instrumentation includes acoustic and electric pianos, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, Casio SK-1, bellkit, organ, French horn, and shaker. The members also collaborated on the beautiful Digipak artwork and have plotted weekend jaunts and tours throughout the rest of the year in support of the release. We are thrilled to present this powerful first release and recommend any track as a starting point, particularly "Who the Fuck" and "Eternal Damnation," the first two songs on the CD.

   Now Sleepyhead's Friend Space (Top 16)
Now Sleepyhead has 1001 friends.
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 THE TWO FUNERALS 


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Now Sleepyhead's Friends Comments
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vina S.





Jun 9 2008 9:17 AM

exotic fever fest time again?!
tempus fugit.
LadybugRC





May 30 2008 1:53 PM

great work you all.
it's been a long time coming, but you captured yourselves beautifully! i'll always be a fan! thanks!!
expatriate





May 28 2008 9:56 PM

so...maybe I have proved to be an asshole over the years. all of that aside, these songs are amazing. Good work ladie and gentlemen.
swade





Apr 16 2008 9:03 PM

Oh my wow, I love these three recordings. I need a cd asap. Please.
:)
The Sort (CD now on itunes!)





Mar 26 2008 4:53 PM

Sometimes, we have to break out to please all the jaded indie kids.

Also, what implied verb is the adverb "now" modifying? Or is it an interjection, as in "now, now"?
This wil keep me up all night.
The Sort (CD now on itunes!)





Mar 25 2008 1:19 PM

Saw that you were on the COK comp. That's awesome.
Compassion Over Killing





Jan 4 2008 1:27 PM

Hey! Thanks for playing last night at the Black Cat in DC! You all put on a good show!

TryVeg.com
Sean McArdle





Jan 4 2008 11:50 AM

Good times.
karen





Dec 12 2007 11:31 AM

Come see Now Sleepyhead tonight at Alley Katz at 7:00 p.m. Can't wait!!!
Nicholas





Nov 23 2007 6:47 PM

Rar!
Jenn





Nov 1 2007 3:30 PM

O HAY QTZ thankzzzzzzzzz 4 da add
Now Sleepyhead





Oct 25 2007 8:18 AM

Sunday Oct 28!

Now Sleepyhead {RVA}
Problems {DC}
Avec {Bmore}

7pm

at the Waffle Brothel!!!
tess marie





Oct 24 2007 3:17 PM

post some show info or something, dangit. I saw that you told Dan you were playing, but I see no details. also, I need to be in your top friends, like now. I'm your number 1 fan!
NathanJoyce





Aug 17 2007 5:24 PM

damn, I didnt realize you guys were playing with Bones Of Davey Jones.
Have fun. That guy rules.
Jenna





Aug 16 2007 10:37 AM

Sweet! I should hopefully be able to make it to one of them! You are playing last tomorrow? I have a prior engagement, but will be done around 10.
Jenna





Aug 16 2007 9:25 AM

Hello lady and gents! Is there a cost for the Camel shows coming up?
David Shultz and The Skyline





Aug 13 2007 9:48 AM

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Shot at 2007-08-13
vina S.





Jun 17 2007 10:12 AM

howdy.

last night @ the warehouse

yeehaw.
tess marie





Jun 12 2007 6:19 AM

make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record make me a record
Ms Jessyka





May 6 2007 10:12 AM

Dad: "So what kind of music is your band?"
Me: "Kind of like Simon and Garfunkel!"

i seriously can't believe I said that.
On your next flyer please write
"Now Sleepyhead: the 21st century Simon and Garfunkel"

haha
Valiant Death





Apr 24 2007 7:59 AM

THE TWO FUNERALS





Apr 2 2007 12:02 PM

pacific before tiger





Mar 12 2007 11:41 AM

really awesome acoustic set Saturday. Thanks for playing.
Low High Low





Mar 5 2007 12:59 PM

how have you talented people been doing lately? we are getting pumped about the summer mhm
shan





Feb 16 2007 9:43 PM

i've been listening to you guys a lot lately, fun fact!
DOMINIQUE





Jan 28 2007 1:35 PM

I feel really bad that I missed your show here the other weekend!! I'm sorry!
Oppenheimer





Nov 6 2006 6:26 AM

thanks for the photo!

i think that was before the 'car bombs'!

take care.

s.
Jon





Nov 3 2006 8:45 PM

You guys rock!

Rest assured that you're cool as well since someone cool just told you that you rocked. And I must be cool because I have on sunglasses.
shan





Oct 30 2006 4:59 PM

your mother is too stylish for a hoodie, and i was not an "awkward" roadie, KTHX. i was the best roadie you guys have EVER HAD. ever.

<3
Whiskey Tango





Oct 30 2006 9:08 AM

thanks so much for playing friday. amazing, as usual.
Grayland (2005-2006)





Oct 23 2006 7:20 AM

You guys sounded glorious as always! We look forward to doing it again soon! ~ Jason
cowalker





Oct 18 2006 11:44 AM

hey michael, thanks for panda veg. this weekend. im glad we could get together even if its just for an hour. hope you had a good ufo match last night. talk to ya soon.

patrick
Grayland (2005-2006)





Oct 16 2006 1:29 PM

10-21-06 Flyer.
Blur The Lines





Oct 10 2006 9:23 AM

So I know it's been awhile, but we finally put some songs up on our page. Check it out when you have a minute. Hope you guys are doing well!

~BTL
emily easterly





Oct 6 2006 9:00 AM

hey, thanks..
i detect a bit of sleater kinney in the female voice! nice..
yea for richmond!
-emily
Low High Low





Aug 23 2006 7:02 PM

so I see that naousheh is in your top 8...may I just say that she has played two shows in my huge garage a while back...we used to have bands come play there...till it got shut down. but that's not the point. the point is that it makes me happy you all like her cause she's a talented gal.
Sean Moser





Aug 20 2006 7:39 PM

Hey guys,
Your music is so innovative and refreshing. Really cool stuff. Keep up the good work.
-Sean
mira





Aug 15 2006 8:17 PM

Hey Michael et all, thanks so much for getting back up with us on here! Hope all is going well in Richmond! It sounds great!
Soft Complex





Aug 14 2006 7:43 AM

simply wonderful, in the ghost world and our own. beautiful set on friday.

xo
soft complex
Myotis





Aug 12 2006 7:23 AM

Great show last night - We would love to set something up with you guys with our other band - Grayland. We'll certainly be in touch! ~ Jason & Melissa
Portable Folk Band