Sled Island and Servus present: feeble little horse + guests

feeble little horse

Few things in life are as fun as jamming with your friends. feeble little horse embodies this joy, both in their creative process and in the scrappy indie rock sounds they generate. 

Born in the creative ooze of Pittsburgh’s DIY scene, feeble little horse was formed in early 2021 by Sebastian Kinsler and Ryan Walchonski, who quickly added Jake Kelley to the fold during the recording of their first EP, ‘21s modern tourism. It was later that year that the group recorded debut full length Hayday, and were joined by Lydia Slocum, who had also helped with the album’s artwork. With a lineup and a record in place, feeble little horse was set to make some waves. 

Clocking in at just over 20 minutes long, Hayday presents a catchy take on noise rock that feels both thrashable and boppable, and was described by Pitchfork as a “balance in melodic pop structures and an unflinchingly sardonic perspective.” Buoyed by the reputation of their basement-show-honed live show, feeble little horse quickly signed on with Saddle Creek Records (Big Thief, Bright Eyes) and mutated from scene sweethearts to upcomers on the national indie music stage. 

In 2023, the band released their follow-up album, Girl with Fish, expanding their sound galaxy-wide with shoegaze sound walls and distorted freak-outs anchored with irresistible melodies. It made many “best of 2023” album lists, and was supported by a three-week U.S tour.

After a brief hiatus and the departure of Walchonski from the band, feeble little horse are back in action with last year’s single “This Is Real,” a blast of noisy indie refreshment that even verges on nu-metal at points. It’s as unpredictable as the band themselves, and the perfect way to prep for their first ever appearance at Sled Island. 

Important info:

Start and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.

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All passes and tickets are non-refundable. 

About Sled Island:

Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with over 25,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.

Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).