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  • Genre: Alternative / Americana / Rock

    Location New Brunswick, Ca

    Profile Views: 50767

    Last Login: 6/28/2012

    Member Since 12/17/2005

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNsZWVweWRyaXZlci5jYQ==

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    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. .... .. .. .. ............

  • Members

    John Heinstein - keys.. ..Peter Hicks - vocals, guitar .. .. Barry Hughes - drums, keys, vocals .. .. Mike Hatheway - bass .. .. Ethan Young-Lai - guitar ..

  • Influences

    The list is long and the list is strong. ..

  • Sounds Like

    Sleepy 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

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    Sleepy Driver's new album, In a Low Dark Light, was released on June 19th, 2012. The new album showcases front-man Peter Hicks' songwriting and sees the band delve further into the alt-roots territory explored on 2009's highly acclaimed debut - Steady Now.

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Bio:

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.

Over the past three years, the band has amassed an impressive string of achievements that include appearances on Canadian, US and European music charts, multiple East Coast Music Award nominations (Rising Star Recording of the Year, Single of the Year, and Alternative Album of the Year), winning CBC Galaxie’s Rising Star award, and notable performances at music festivals throughout Eastern Canada.


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Member Since:

December 17, 2005

Members:

John Heinstein - piano and organ

Peter Hicks - vocals, guitar

Barry Hughes - drums, keys, vocals

Mike Hatheway - bass

Ethan Young-Lai - guitar, synths

Influences:

The list is long and the list is strong.

Sounds Like:

Sleepy 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

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