Sleep the Season
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 in Welland, Ontario, Canada |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Welland , Canada |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Sleep the Season is an alternative pop ensemble from Canada, originating in Welland, Ontario, in 2005. The band is distinguished by their exclusive use of acoustic instruments, prominently featuring the cello.
History
Their first album, titled Under Stars, was launched on September 5, 2005, and contained five songs. The subsequent release, Don't Make a Move, came out on September 4, 2006, comprising 13 tracks. In 2008, they independently issued an EP called Four Songs.
The original lineup consisted of Ben Audet, Dave Fontaine, Greg Goertzen, and Justin Fortier. Later on, the group expanded to five members with Trevor Speechly joining as bassist and Mike Harris taking on drums.
In October 2009, Sleep the Season declared their breakup. Their farewell performance took place alongside the release of their final EP, Anyone but You, on December 27, 2009, hosted at Merchant Ale House in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Band members
Final lineup
- Dave Fontaine – lead vocalist
- Greg Goertzen – cello
- Justin Fortier – guitarist
- Trevor Speechly – bass guitar
- Mike Harris – drummer
Former members
- Ben Audet – drums and vocals
Discography
| Release Year |
Album Title | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Under Stars | Faint and Hearted Records |
| 2006 | Don't Make a Move | Faint and Hearted Records |
| 2008 | Four Songs | Independent |
| 2009 | Anyone But You | Independent |
Awards
| Year | Award Ceremony | Award Won | Nominations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pulse Niagara Music Awards | Best local single of 2006; runner-up for best local album artwork |
External links
- Official website of Sleep the Season
- Sutherland, Sam. "Attack in Black—In Between Days", Exclaim!, August 2007.
- Music video for "The Waltz"
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BxN5913ypY Interview with Sleep the Season