Sleepy Hollow: News

Joe Dell Entered the studio yesterday with Bob Both and finished the mix down of Taciturnity Blues. Bob laid down the bass part for the end section. The song will track at 7 and a half minutes. This will be the only format where the song will be availible. The b-side will be the extended version a Night-Shift Blues. The original that was on The Lazarus Project was track at 3 minutes plus. This version will be tracked at over 7 minutes long, featuring the full dual guitar leads by Mole, giving it a more psychedelic trance approach. The band is releasing the single to bay homage to the roots of rock and roll. The blues musicians of old. It will on blue vinyl and will be limited to only 100 pressed! Plans to be released in early Spring!

Joe Dell will be entering the studio with veteran engineer Bob Both on Saturday. They will be Mixing down Taciturnity Blues and remixing Night-shift Blues for an upcoming limited edition blue vinyl 45! The vinyl is planned to be released in late Spring. It will be the only format that the songs will be availible on. Taciturnity Blues was never released before. The song was written during the Goin' Over sessions and recorded during the Legend sessions. Keep your eyes out for this soon to be collector's piece!

Sleepy Hollow continues to sell world wide without a live date or major label promotion. The Sleepy Hollow have sold constantly through the years and still continue through reguardless of tragity. The band is working their way back to the studio in Spring and plan on live dates as well, which will be announced. They have been teadiously awaiting the recovery of keyboardist Joe Dell. Matt Schwarz has worked on several projects in the mean time including a new harp cd and orchestra music. Matt "the Mole" is now back on his electric guitar rebuilding chops for the new album. On another note, the original 4 song EP will be remixed by legendary engineer Bob Both and remastered this year. Joe Dell, "We were never completely happy with the mix on the EP. We came in with a certain sound and it did not appear on the album. Adam was new at engineering and we were a fresh new band at the time. The studio held such legendary musicians such as Richie Blackmore and Joe Lynn Turner so we were excited about recording there. We find that Bob Both is a master engineer and will be able to recreate the sound we were originaly looking for. We will be remixing Goin' Over as well, hopefully this year. We do not want to concern ourselves to much with the older material seeing as we want to move foward with our next project. Oh, yeah, and we are going to remix a few tracks off of Legend as well, particualarly Come with me Melina, I have gotten to much flack for the vocals, they were never intended to be proper singing, they were meant to be a narrative ghost voice, so, we will be adding the proper effect onto the vocals as originally planned."

News flash on the Sleepy Hollow front!
Nick "Stiffy" Otvos has been released from the Las Vegas Mental Institution. Nick, famous for his potrayal of Snow Bob on the Goin' Over album, was instituted back in December. He was complaining of body pain from being tasered throughthe walls of his Las Vegas condo. He is one of the many bassists in rock history to find their was into LV, including the late, great John Entwistle. He called the paramedics to the scene, due to cranial, sinus and abdominal pains. After explaining the taser story to the medical staff, they had him transfered to the local mental facility. He was released yesterday evening.

Thank you for all your support through the 2011 year. Especially for Joe Dell who was nearly killed in a fatal car crash, we have lost so many great musicians that way and we are blessed to still have Joe around. He helped bring the "Retro" rock sound back at a time where Hardcore ruled. He is one of the greatest keyboard players in rock of all time and can compete with the greats. He has healed and is ready to get back to the studio and live scene in 2012, with some of his best music yet! Mole is creeping back into the rock world and has put a staple in the Classical community in 2011 by merging prog Metal with an orchestra! Mole has brought back the flute single handedly and has introduced a plethara of musical instruments to the rock and metal world! Sleepy Hollow has broken barriers aand created something out of nothing many times. They have been deemed the creators of Progressive Acid Metal. There has been line-up changes due to death and such, but, this band is still alive and well and living in the past, present and future. God bless you all who listen, live and love the Sleepy Hollow. To those who hate us, God bless ya' too!

The legal count of the limited edition color vinyl EP is 713. The other albums were destroyed. The band has sold 460 so copies and are down to around 200. Get yours quick before they all go!

You can now go to our "songs" page and listen to a live recording of the orchestral version of "Aristotle's Lantern". Dig it!

Sleepy Hollow have pressed 100 copies of a promo 45 of the instrumental version of Aristotle's Lantern. It was released to promote the new Orchestra arrangement of the song. The vinyl is glow in the dark and is very rare! Only a few bands such as Metallica have ever pressed a song on GITD vinyl. That type of vinyl is being phased out due to lack of sound quality. They are numbered and are expected to become saught after collector's items! The B-side is a Spectrum Green track titled Corporate Pig. This is to commemorate the legacy of Mike "Triple B" Allen. It is the original line-up featuring Joe Dell, Mike Allen and Gary "Soldier Luhrman. All of which have been present on several Sleepy Hollow tracks!

The limited edition Green vinyl EP is coming to an end and less than numbered. Over 300 copies were destroyed in a flood or crushed during the original packing. There are appox. 700 copies. The band has sold over 400 copies already and have under 300 left and selling like hot cakes!

Matt Rose, conductor of the Castle Rock Orchestra http://castlerockorchestra.org has accepted "Aristotle's Lantern" for the orchestra's forthcoming Oct. 23 Halloween concert in Castle Rock, CO. This is a fully orchestral arrangement of Sleepy Hollow's progressive metal masterpiece, not one of those lite "orchestral music of . . . " arrangements where a rock band plays with a simple orchestral backing. It was arranged for orchestra by Sleepy Hollow's own Matt Schwarz, who was the composer of the original version.
The orchestra has started working on the piece, and it sounds pretty cool!

Theory of a deadman's new song Bitch Came Back eerily resembles the music of Two Too Late that came out in 2000. Sleepy Hollow sent Roadrunner records a press kit in 2001. You have a listen and you can tell!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXieR34Gy3I&ob=av2n

Sleepy Hollow has announced their new line-up for their forthcoming studio session. The band will be recording their 5th studio album in the Spring of 2012. They will be working with the legendary Bob Both again. They will have:
Joe Dell:Keyboards
Matt Schwarz:Guitars
Pat Gesualdo:Drums
Jay DePalma:Bass
As usual, there will be guest musicians on the project. We caught up with Joe Dell to get his words on the plans.
"Yeah, we have a hard core album in the works. We are going back to the single album format. I have been writing music for it before and after my accident. The near death thing has influenced my direction. I am excited to be working with Pat, he is a true musician, virtuoso, and friend. I was supposed to be working on his project, but I almost got killed in March. He has been so kind and supportive. We will be working with Bob again, the man is a legend and should be given A LOT more credit than he gets. His mixes influenced so much of the rock and rap that is out there today and people don't even know it. Jay is the latest addition. He, Triple B, and I used to jam back in the Spectrum Green days. He is a very capable musician. I think having him there will bring the spirit of triple B there. I am planning on having my Hammond C3 shipped to the studio for this one. We are going to break new ground on this one!"

Joe Dell, due to his injuries from his near fatal car accident, has journied into the realm of litature. He is hard at work on his first book titled "Goin' Over". We caught up with Joe to get the news from the horse's mouth. "Yeah, I am hard at work on the book. I am up to chapter 11 now. I was influenced to write it by my wife and mother-in-law. It is such a strong, personal subject matter. I have lost many close friends. Corrine McCarroll is the latest and she was a dear sweet person. I want to give an interesting story and line it with lessons - the biggest: you are surround by love, and don't cast it aside. Plus, seeing the album has become a cult classic, I wanted to expand on the story. I have Junior as a guinea pig. I send him the chapters. I have my baby cousin Heather editing it. She is VERY professional. I am hoping to have it ready by spring of 2012 and then get back in the studio with Mole, Pat and who ever else is a part of the next album. It is going to be VERY spiritual. When you have tasted death, it opens your eyes and allows you to see things differently." We thank you so much. We wish you well with your recovery. More as the news developes.

Joe Dell recently did an interview for prog archives. Here is the link and enjoy!
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79428

Joe Dell was released from his collar on Monday. He is still stiff and has pain in his neck. He is still unable to play he beloved keyboards. He has sustained considerable damage to his hands, arms and shoulders. He is anxious to get behind the keyboards onc again and build back his chops and get out there performing and recording again.

Yesterday, Joe Dell was released from the Halo vest he was in due to the car accident. Dr Azmi reviewed the CT scans and saw ample healing and decided it was time for Joe to move on. Joe is now in a Miami neck brace. Joe is grateful for all the prayers on his behalf. Joe, "I thanked God all the way home. This is such a wonderful relief. To know I am on the mend and to have that 7 pound contraption off of my body and out of my skull" More on this as Joe heals.

June 11 was the first day of the 2011 season at the CORF, and Matt Schwarz has returned for his fourth year there - the festival runs 8 weekends in the summer, so if you're in the area come see Matt harp away!

Joe Dell is on the mend. He is hopeful that the halo will be coming off in late June. He is feeling better. This whole experience has given him influence and direction for the next Sleepy Hollow album that will be spiritual. He has also written new music and lyrics. Mole is in the process as well of writing. Joe and his family thank all those for prayer and support.

Joe Dell and family would like to thank everyone for their hospital visits, cards, gifts, and prayers. Joe Dell,"I am truely blessed! I should be dead! I was T-boned in my Cadi on a side road by a 20 year old girl blowing through a stop sign doing 50 - 60 mph. I was driving to get gas before I was suppose to go with my wife Annie to visit my mother-in-law. It's my neighborhood. I have driven these roads for 20 years. It's amazing, you are in a car one minute, the next minute you are in the emergency room with a concussion with doctors hoovering over you telling you that you have a broken neck. The C-2 which I have been informed is the 'Hangman's Break'. I am here only by the grace of God. For those who don't know what a T-bone accident is, my car was struck dead center of the passenger side. My car was thrown into a tree across the street. The scary part is that all the protection in the car does very little when hit from that side. Your seat belt minimaly holds you because you are shot to the opposite side of where it is strapped across you. The airbags don't deploy because you aren't hit from the front. I am telling you, I should be dead! I had a spiritual experience through it all. I had went to church that morning and sat there praying to God for guidence and direction. I mean, I haven't had a candle apple life. I have lost alot of loved ones. My mother dies when I was a teen. You go through life hearing like, God has a good reason for this and that and you will see so and so in Heaven. It's all wonderful talk to help you through tough times, but you get to a point where you just get overwhelmed by it all and REALLY want to know. I got an answere in all that tragity. When I was hauled into the hospital, I kept going in and out of this "other world". Not that typical I'm in a tunnel and there is a bright light at the end of it and I hear my name being called. I actually was face to face with all my passed loved ones. It was REAL. VERY VERY REAL! I saw my parents, grandparents and all. I remember my aunt Frances very strongly. She was my favorite aunt, might not seem fair to say, cause they were all fantastic. I would tell people it was like having 7 grandmothers. I was blessed that way. But, They all looked young, 18 - 21 age I would say. Now, I would discount the whole experience if I saw one person who was still alive. I was in bed asking my wife, is dad still alive and she was like, no, he's dead, is Tony Dese still alive, no, he's dead, my cousin Mike, no he's dead. Because their presence was real. They didn't speak but had loving looks on their faces. When I tell this story I get teary eyed. It was a VERY moving eperience. I finally have seen what is waiting and YES it is as good as I was told, but ever better! Just peace, love and perfect health. I thank God for that on top of the fact that I am not paralized. I have been truely blessed. I now have what they call a "halo" on my head. it is drilled into the skull to hold the spine in place so it heals correctly. I have prayed for the girl who hit me. When I was on the table, and keep in mind, you are conscience when they are drilling this thing into your head. I was hearing the crackling and thought of Christ when they put the crown of thorns on His head and how he forgave them. I forgave her in my heart and spirit. It is truely sad. This young lady had a 2 year old child in the car as well. Who drives like that with a 2 year old in the car. I mean, like, my mom would drive 10 mph when we were in the car and there was ice on the road. This is because she loved me so much. I don't have all the details of now, but, I am guessing it is her child. I pray for guidence for her. I don't get this generation at all. It may sound funny, seeing that I am only 1 generation up on her, but all the women from my generation treat there children like precious jewels. But, I am truely blessed. My loving wife has been my best support and help through it all. I didn't go a day without at least 5 visits. Soldier told me that the girl at the desk asked, 'Who is he?' wondering if I was famous or something. I am just truely blessed with so many loved ones who came and cheered my up and gave me gifts. My baby sister flew in from Nebraska to stay the week I was in rehab. I will tell you this, this experience will definately be the driving force behind our next album. I will wake ever day until my last thanking God I am not paralized."

Joe Dell was hospitalized with a broken neck and concussion after a speeding car went through a stop sign and hit Joe's car on the passenger side door. Please send him your prayers and goodwill!