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Sleepy Driver
Alternative / Americana / Rock

Steady Now - now on iTunes - www.sleepydriver.ca



New Brunswick
Canada

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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   Sleepy Driver: General Info
Member Since12/17/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.sleepydriver.ca
Band MembersJohn Heinstein - keys

Peter Hicks - vocals, guitar

Barry Hughes - drums, keys, vocals

Mike Hatheway - bass

Ethan Young-Lai - guitar
InfluencesThe list is long and the list is strong.
Sounds LikeSleepy Driver, led by front-man Peter Hicks, have released a brilliant debut album, "Steady Now", that reinforces the notion that much of the best American music comes from Canada. "Steady Now" is chock full of highly accessible, radio-friendly songs with beautiful melodies and irresistible hooks.

--- Warren "Cat" Catlett

Radio Free Americana
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 10:00P
The Mason Jar Sussex, New Brunswick
Mar 4 2010 8:00P
ECMA Rock Stage Showcase Sydney, Nova Scotia
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
ECMA Rock Stage Showcase Sydney, Nova Scotia
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
ECMA Rock Stage Showcase Sydney, Nova Scotia

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   About Sleepy Driver
Singer/songwriter Peter Hicks didn’t plan on SLEEPY DRIVER; it practically happened by accident. Over the years he’d penned a number of songs that didn’t fit his current projects, so the tunes were largely parked. But one day, flipping through his songbook, he recognized some recurring themes in the lyrics: hard lessons, life and death, love and leaving, murder and betrayal. The songs read like a road journal: escaping mistakes and missteps, accepting consequences, and making the humble drive home. And so the concept of Sleepy Driver was born.

Over time, Hicks recruited Barry Hughes, John Heinstein, Mike Hatheway, and Ethan Young-Lai. They were players of all different styles and influences, but their collective sound served as the perfect vehicle for the music, transporting it to brand new places, creating an alternative roots rock that is a formidable blend of college rock, blues, and old school country. It’s dark yet optimistic, gritty and honest with a healthy respect for tradition, full of dynamics, subtlety and noise. It is Sleepy Driver.

Since forming, the band has gained notable praise for their modest but substantial music. With the release of their debut full-length, “Steady Now” (2009), Sleepy Driver is poised for even more. The album delivers thirteen Hicks compositions: lyrical morality plays and cautionary tales, stories of love, dismay, murder, revenge, and redemption. The songs cover diverse territory, from simple folk music to feedback-laden rockers. Each tune is unique and stands capably alone, yet together make "Steady Now" an album that deserves to be listened to from end-to-end.



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JessiKa Violet

JessiKa Violet



Nov 7 2009 1:06 AM

Thanks for the friendship! -JessiKa xox
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Oct 26 2009 1:17 AM

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Vern Gosdin - 40 Years of The Voice



Oct 11 2009 10:16 PM

Thanks to all the Vern Gosdin fans for their votes. Let's get The Voice into the Country Music Hall of Fame a.s.a.p.
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The Domestics



Oct 10 2009 3:30 PM

Great stuff!
Drop a line if you ever happen to be planning a trip to St. John's.
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Oct 9 2009 6:44 AM

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Oct 8 2009 3:18 PM

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II BIG

II BIG



Oct 8 2009 1:54 AM

How's it going? We hope you are doing well. Please give our music a listen hit us back. Thanks for your time and have a great week!
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MCY-MUSIC

MCY-MUSIC



Oct 7 2009 6:19 PM

Thanx alot for your friendship and support!! Dear new Friend, I would like to introduce you our new Album release at iTunes "LatinTurca". at this myspace page, you can listen to the music: www.myspace.com/latinturca Greetings from Germany!! Love and Peace MCY-MUSIC
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Christian Lamitschka



Oct 6 2009 12:46 PM

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Sep 30 2009 10:20 PM

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AMAdea Records

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Sep 25 2009 9:33 AM

Thank you for the Friendship.
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Faber Optimé

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Sep 18 2009 1:02 AM

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!
Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.
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Jaclyn Reinhart

Jaclyn Reinhart



Aug 29 2009 4:54 PM

Congrats on Galaxie! Remember to bring me some of your CDs to sell.

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Vern Gosdin - 40 Years of The Voice

Vern Gosdin - 40 Years of The Voice



Aug 3 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks to all the Vern Gosdin fans for their votes. Let's get The Voice into the Country Music Hall of Fame a.s.a.p.
Clinton Charlton

Clinton Charlton



Jul 30 2009 3:02 PM

So what's the deal lads? Is the Blue Olive happening? I've not heard from you in a while...
JD Fatz

JD Fatz



Jul 30 2009 3:03 AM

yeah it's been a rough couple of years but i'm slowly gettin back on my feet again =) I miss DJing too but w00t is no more =(
JD Fatz

JD Fatz



Jul 29 2009 3:13 PM

Still a big fan and happy to hear you are making charts =) It won't be long till your ranked top 10 like I belive you deserve!
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Jul 15 2009 4:47 PM

New pics, new videos and new LIVE tunes going up today! Let me know what you think! Sending some ATX (that's Austin Texas) love out to everyone.
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HUDSON

HUDSON



Jul 8 2009 4:12 PM

Will Do!
HUDSON

HUDSON



Jul 7 2009 5:56 PM

Once I round them up, I will certainly be posting them. They will be interesting to say the least. We hope to make it out for your release for sure. I've been listening to the record, and it's fantastic! A masterpiece!

Jordan
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sleepwalkers parade



Jul 6 2009 12:09 AM

hey sleepy driver, thanks for listening in and sharing your sound! we dig! k.page
The Classy Individuals

The Classy Individuals



Jun 21 2009 4:13 AM

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