Here's what some really nice people have said about Sleepybird:
"Although Sleepybird works within a minimal framework the four versatile musicians are able to expand the music to massive levels through the discordant interplay between distressed strings, acoustic guitar and scattershot electronics. This approach allows the group to heighten the musical tension with hauntingly beautiful results."
--Don Thrasher
Dayton Daily News
"...the only band on Earth that can make a trombone sound so beautiful that itll break your heart and fix it all in one song."
-- Tim Death
Dayton Daily News, Pool Party Magazine
"...they utilize diverse sounds and textures such as those found in the country or folk music pantheons of the early to middle part of the last century, 1960s garage, early 1970s R & B, Hawkwind-like space effects, and Calesque-stringed static."
--Greg Helms
Dayton City Paper
"When I hear Sleepybird's music, I imagine being happily stoned in the arms of a lover on the deck of a ship lost at sea, the moon flickering overhead in the fog as the waves gently rock the vessel to sleep and the real world is all but forgotten. But, lucky for you, there's no need to pack Dramamine."
--Mike Breen
Cincinnati City Beat
"This was good stuff. Stuff that builds and grows, songs that linger in the subconscious"....."it shares some things with Neutral Milk Hotel, but doesn’t sound like them. The songs are long, with layers of sound-texture, from keyboards, strings, brass. The lyrics tend toward elliptic. The singing is haunting, delivering the words but not dominating the arrangements."......"makes the ears shine."
Sleepybird's music is a unique combination of acoustic instrumentation and modern technology. In addition to their regular stage appearances, they work side by side in constant collaboration with painters, sculptors, designers, costumers, writers, directors, dancers and photographers to help influence the sights and the sounds.
The band was formed in
the winter of 2004 when singer-songwriter Nick Tertel started playing his homespun ditties on the
local musicians' co-op circuit. Thinking that
he could benefit from a larger sound, Nick recruited Jason Dryden and George Eninger of Fermata, trombonist Dustin Malone, keyboard player Todd Herbert and Shon Walters on drums. Sleepybird has been touring incessantly, finding fans all over the country. Meanwhile on the recording front, their debut CD No Flood received great reviews and featured paintings by Kemper. Their second CD All Things Are Mine was released in 2006 on Dermusik Records. The artwork was created especially for the album by Amy
Kollar-Anderson.
Darling As my MySpace friend, I am including you in something exciting--I just won the SILVER SCREEN ACTORS SHOWCASE AWARD from the NEVADA FILM FESTIVAL for my new legit FEATURE FILM! NATASHA KIZMET: THE MOVIE! It has been called BORAT MEETS CANDY and I want your feedback, and the feedback of your MySpace friends! You would be doing me a big favor if you would post this comment so people would know to go the the "My Videos" section of my profile to watch the trailer and the other scenes I have posted. This is my market research as to how well we have done. The film is being shopped as we speak by a major film agent, and we are entering it in Film Festivals! This is exciting, and thanks SO MUCH for your help!!
If you want to help market the film, or get on the list to order the DVD when it comes out at a discount, email me at natasha.kizmet.the.movie@gmail.com
Also,my movie features a sequence with a Belly Dancing show that I did under my belly dancing alter ego of Raya--TEMPTATION OF BELLY DANCE. It has been called the most artistic and sensual live belly dance DVD ever!! Please have a look, and visit the DVDs web site!
We've got a really good lineup together for a Pre-Thanksgiving show in Dayton. It's at Pacchia in the Oregon District. We leave for tour w/ Hawthorne Heights two days later. Hope to see you out!
Wednesday November 25th - 9pm Pacchia 410 E. 5th St. Dayton, OH ALL AGES w/ Bar for those w/ ID The Story Changes Luxury Pushers Stone the Mayor Sherrifs(Last show!) Auburndale
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D ~ Dee ~
That must have been tremendous gas. I was hoping it was everyone getting into the music and atmosphere...but if it was the ladder...at least you got it out of your system before the after hours festivities.
Hey Low guys. Just wanted to say that I loved the show I got to see when I was in town. The energy was AMAZING! I could feel Nick pounding his foot on the floor from across the room! FUCKING GREAT TIME!
We are currently working on releasing 3 (women, men, local bands) 2010 Springfield Entertainment Group calendars. If you think you have what it takes to make 1 of the months for our calendars or have a band that could use the extra exposure by being displayed in a calendar, then contact us for consideration. Men and women (6 out of the 12) chosen for a month, will also have to be available periodically for paid bookings throughout the year (don't fret, it is only part-time for various weekends, possibly 2-3 days a month). We will book the SEG guys & gals at events and bars throughout the region.
We are also looking for an experienced individual to coordinate and supervise the events we book for the SEG guys and gals.
Guys & Gals!! Anyone is eligible (no experience required). Shots are up to the photographer and will most likely fit the month it is being shot for. Please send in a photo (doesn't have to be professional photos, any will do but prefer professional) and a brief bio of yourself and what you would like us to know.
The band calendar is to help promote local established bands. Each month will display a different band and their info. To be considered, please send a band photo, and bio by snail mail or email to:
Springfield Entertainment Group PO BOX 2367 spfld, oh 45501 (937)323-4160 ceharris0109@aol.com
We have a panel of 5 members (myself, local radio station rep, news-sun rep, photographer, local bar owner) that will choose which bands will be featured in the calendar.
***Still accepting bids from photographers
If you're a bar owner, entertainment venue, band, comedian, entertainer, or anyone that has upcoming events in 2010 and would like to have them printed in our calendars or place an ad in the calendars, please get in touch asap. Deadline to go the printer is just about here.
We thank you for the add! We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! ☠
Hey there Nick- looks like all is very well with YOU!! I don't know if you've spoken with Deke but my daughter Amber's band "Dirty Projectors" were on Letterman & Fallon last month! crazy amazing shit! Anyway I love "Sleepybird", the music & the concept! I am currently working with "Berry Good Productions" on a benefit show for the Dayton Foodbank. So far the venue is Soft Rock Cafe and Christopher Berry(my cuz) is working with several bands/comedians/belly dancers..etc. there will be no down-time between bands! A full night of entertainment! The event is scheduled for December13th, don't know what your plans hold around that date but if you're interested give me a shout! Take Care & keep it up, melinda
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....I see you'll be there again next month...if I start walking now I should make it.
