Genres Indie rock | Years active 2003 – present | |
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Origin Washington, United States Members Matt Ralston
Grant Burton
Brian Pake
Brian Mura
Brian Papenfuss | ||
Spook the Horse is an American indie rock band hailing from Seattle, Washington. Their debut E.P. simply self-titled Spook the Horse, has garnered the attention of KEXP and the likes of John Richards who says, "One of those releases you get that makes you stop, pick up the case and figure out who this band is that's making this explosive, intense and incredible music coming out of your speakers. One of the better up and coming bands in Seattle...."
Membership includes Grant Burton (guitar, lead vocals), Brian Papenfuss (drums),Matt Ralston (bass), Brian Pake (guitar, backing vocals), and Brian Mura (piano).
Members Brian Pake and Grant Burton have gone on to lead their own bands Lonesome Rhodes and the Good Company and Hallways, respectively.