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I have reactivated the file sharing used to release our EP. Here is URL link to our free EP, Golden Light: you can download here as:
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Its been a long long while. I think I needed to get outta Athens to clear my head......and take a break from touring to get healthy for real. But......time hasn't been wasted. I am working on songs for another record.....and there will be one soon. I've been living out in the country for the last 8 months....and I miss Athens.....my friends....and my band. Something will have to be done about that. Thanks to all who have stuck with me and with the band....as long as I'm kicking...there will be Sleepy Horses...and there will be music. I will start posting new songs here first.....so.....stay tuned. Thank you for being a part of this crazy adventure.
-nic

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This is a show recorded by the great Sloan Simpson....take a listen.
Thanks Sloan....and thank you for listening....we'll be recording some new tunes soon...so, keep your ears open and ready. Merry Xmas!
sleepy horses

Pride Parade
w/ Gift Horse, Sleepy Horses
Thursday, Oct. 23 @ Caledonia Lounge
originally published October 28, 2008

It was a dark and stormy night, and I had taken a creative writing course. The wind whipped, and a light mist covered the cold evening. I made my way to the Caledonia Thursday night to be lulled into a sense of security by opening acts, only to have my face rocked off by Pride Parade.

Gift Horse took the stage first and matched the weather with its droning, pulsing grunge meets shoegaze rock. The band started up a haunting number, lit from below by a single spotlight, creating a shadowy atmosphere. It was like riding slowly through the desert night during a thunderstorm - you're your own personal soundtrack. Songs like "Not the Only One" sounded perfect in the Caledonia, echoing off the walls. People had piled into the Caledonia to get out of the cold, they stayed for Gift Horse.

The Sleepy Horses were up next. They've been through a few lineup changes since I saw them last. The difference was barely noticeable, but it was there. The new drummer was a little steadier rhythmically and a fourth instrumentalist added just a touch more, making the group sound a bit more like its record. The Horses played a whopping four songs to the nodding crowd, each averaging somewhere around eight minutes long. Sleepy Horses is an appropriate name. The layered Edge-like guitar melodies, steady bass and pounding drums are soothing enough to put you to sleep but interesting enough to keep you awake.

It's always a little awkward to figure out what to do with yourself when watching bands like Gift Horse and the Sleepy Horses. Do you sit down and just gaze, or do you stand up and nod while unconsciously keeping the beat with your leg? Whatever you do for these type bands, it'll be worth your while to give them a listen. Can we get these guys on a tour with Quiet Hooves and Band of Horses? Please?

It was a jolt to my now frozen system to go from the relatively quiet Sleepy Horses to Pride Parade. Fans of the opening acts hung around for a bit, but more and more of the leather clad and chained crowd came in. The difference in volume alone was enough to make me wonder if I hadn't accidently gone to another venue during the break. From the first note it was clear: We are going to rock.

Pride Parade was LOUD. There's not a whole lot more that you can say about that. Just for reference's sake, I stood outside the Caledonia listening from across the street and could hear everything. It was an all out, turn your amps to 11 bar brawl of sound. These guys are loud rock stars and damn proud of it. They had all of the good parts of what used to be rock and roll: wailing guitar solos, screaming vocals, and a bass/drum sound that vibrated so much that it shook up whoever was playing the Farm 255 stage.

The faithful who braved the cold and rain were treated to an unfortunately short set of tunes from the band. But, they danced until the band was done. One guy was headbanging so hard I was sure that I'd heard his neck snap, but that turned out to just be the snare drum. Oh well. Pride Parade will help you warm your cold heart and hands but they don't help much with pulled neck muscles.

Jordan Stepp

Go to: goldenlight.zip

The album will be available in CD format soon.....hope you enjoy the music.
Thanks for your support!
sleepy horses

Changes are occurring in our ranks.....my good friend Ryan Scott has moved from Lubbock, TX to play guitar, electric mandolin, and keys.....I'm happy he's joined the band...we've been playing music together for years. Also, Dave has left the band....Justin, Dave, and I have some great memories from the road...and we've done alot together...however, we have to keep pushing even harder and Dave has chosen to spend more time in other endeavors. Our new friend, Taylor Sproull (Southern Bitch) has joined the band to play drums. We're rehearsing with the new lineup....I'm very happy with the new sound of the band.....more layers of delayed guitar than ever! In other news, we'll be releasing "The Golden Light" on Sept 26 at The Forty Watt Club in Athens, GA.....following that it will be available online, in stores, and on the road with us....thanks for all of your support. See you out there.