Sleep in NYC, (or no Sleep till...)

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Stoner heroes, Sleep, have elected White Hills and Winter as their support for the three-show tour they'll be working this summer.

Via Earsplit PR:

SLEEP Confirm Support For New York City Show

West Coast stoner metal legends SLEEP recently confirmed support for their special New York City show at Terminal 5 on June 22 . The bill will now include two New York-based acts: Space rock duo White Hills and recently reunited death/doom trio Winter. Both bands were featured on this year's illustrious Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Holland.

SLEEP 2011 Tour Dates
6/22/011 Terminal 5 - New York, NY w/ Winter, White Hills
6/24/2011 Sled Island Festival - Calgary, AB
6/26/2011 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA

I had the opportunity to cover their Philadelphia show last September at the Starlight Ballroom during their Marijuanaut tour. You can find that coverage here.

I also managed to find some live footage from the show.  (Thank you, Mantispirate.)



Sincerely,
Letters From A Tapehead

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