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About Me

Artist InformationInstrumentation Katie Barbato : Vocals, guitar, and keys Matt Teacher: Guitar Adam Schwartz: Bass Mike Lawson: Vocals and drumsBiography The Sleepwells are currently performing in the Philadelphia and New York City area while in the process of recording their new album "Somewhere Over the Radar" at Sine Studies in Philly with engineer Obie O’Brien (Soraia, Bon Jovi). With a sold out performance at the House of Blues and regular rotation on WERS 88.9fm and WBCN 104.1 in Boston, lead singer Katie Barbato packed up her guitar and moved down the coast to Philly. Here is where she met up with old friends and music buddies Matt Teacher and Mike Lawson who opened their state of the art Sine Studios in 2004. Adam Schwartz from London rounds out the rhythm section with his talented bass stylings. Together the Sleepwells have been rockin’ Philadelphia and NYC playing the North Star, Tin Angel, World Cafe Live, Pianos,Kenny’s Castaway and Grape Street. Featured live this past August on legendary Gene Shay’s radio show, The Sleepwells made their debut performance on WXPN’s 88.5 acclaimed station. Katie’s songwriting is heartfelt and has been featured on NPR’s AllSongs Considered Open Mic, on compilations with Martin Sexton and Edie Carey, and has opened for Citizen Cope, Deb Talan of the Weepies, and Melissa Ferrick.Discography Somewhere Over the Radar 2007 (currently in production)The Tapestry Room 2003 Dangerous Daze 2001 Shootin’ for Noon 1999

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/30/2005
Band Website: KatieBarbato.com
Band Members: The Sleepwells: Mike, Matt, Adam, and me
Influences: My brother Rob, Aimee Mann, Silverchair, Catpower, The Sundays, Gillian Welch, and Nick Drake
Sounds Like: a little folky, a little bluesy at times, and the tunes ROCK gently.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Fishstick CD Release, Italian Market Festival, Settlement Music School

Right now I am at the studio working on the Sleepwells new release. We are so close to being done and I can't wait to share it with you. A couple of fun gigs coming up,starting with this Saturday May ...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Thu, 08 May 2008 01:19:00 PST

The Sleepwells Live on Youtube! North Star Show

A couple songs from our North Star Bar show are posted now on Youtube.com/ Check em' out! peace and love ktb
Posted by Katie Barbato on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:02:00 PST

World Cafe Live April 3rd: PEACE JAM!

Come on out to the Peace Jam 2008 April 3rd at 7pm at World Cafe Live. This is a benefit for the Project for Nuclear Awareness. The night is sure to be rockin and rollin' with some peaceful vibes feat...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:52:00 PST

Sleepwells Live on Comcast: Interview and Songs

The Sleepwells interview is now on Comcast on Demand. Check out the "get local" section under battle of the bands. The interview took place on South Street with a live performance at The Lickety Split...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:38:00 PST

Tin Angel, Grape Street,Pianos, & Sine Studios

Check out www.KatieBarbato.com for show times and tour dates this summer with Paul Edelman, Kurt Unterkoefler, Dani Mari, Fishstick, Dan Collins, and Lynn King! The new album is on it's way! Happy sum...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Thu, 31 May 2007 12:42:00 PST

Photos from WXPN show: Acoustic Philly

Check out the picture section for some studio shots when The Sleepwells played live on the air July 3oth on WXPN 88.5fm.What a fun night! peace and love ktb
Posted by Katie Barbato on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:27:00 PST

To the sand and sea

Always I've climbed the waves at morning and I shook the sand from my shoes at night. For now I am caught beneath great buildings. Stricken with noise and confised with the light. MillayWhen I grow u...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Sun, 07 May 2006 08:16:00 PST

Philly Open Mic

Hey everyone, head on down to the Lickety Split every Tuesday in Philadelphia where I will be hosting open mic. Sign up is at 9:30pm and I kick off the evening with a short set at 10pm. Located at 401...
Posted by Katie Barbato on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST