Artist description for fans of: Muse, Coldplay, Doves, Kitchens of Distinction, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Radiohead, The Catherine Wheel, and the like... the sleepover disaster. p.o. box 4837 fresno, ca 93744-4837 sleepyd@earthlink.net With musical influences such as Catherine Wheel, Ride, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, and Echo & the Bunnymen, among others, THE SLEEPOVER DISASTER recall the shoegazer movement of late 1980s to early 1990s Manchester (UK), with a decidedly modern touch, reminiscent of bands like Radiohead, Muse, and Coldplay, among others.

Music Style melodic, distorted, spacey alternative rock

Musical Influences brit-rock circa late 1980s (i.e., ride, lush, kitchens of distinction, house of love, jesus & mary chain, etc.)

Similar Artists late 80s-early 90s

Artist History The band formed in mid-1997 and have since performed throughout the West, including shows at the Whiskey a-go-go, Spaceland, the Coconut Teaszer, the Satyricon (Portland), and at the New Rock 104 Birthday Bash. On March 9, 2000 THE SLEEPOVER DISASTER released its first recording, "only if...", a 6-song e.p. featuring a new recording of "i don't want", which appeared on the akickprodukt label's "Cultivation vol.4" compilation. In March of 2001, the song "china dress" appeared on the VelvetBlueMusic (label owned by Jeff Cloud of Starflyer 59) compilation "Scene but not Herd". The song was later remixed and released worldwide by Octavius on the JustOneEntertainment label. The band's first full length recording, "staring at nothing", will be released on October 23, 2001. The first single, "over the top", will be released to college radio nationwide to coincide with the release of the album. Songs from both CDs can be heard on 90.7FM KFSR @ California State University, Fresno, and at better college stations around the country. Check back for updates!

Group Members luke giffen: guitar, vocals taron barefield: guitar eric peters: bass, backing vocals vince corsaro: drums.

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums, vocals

Press Reviews Fresno Weekly, Fresno Bee, the Underground, many (!)fanzine reviews pending

Additional Info CDs, t-shirts, and other cool merchandise available!

Location fresno, ca - USA

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