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Actually, it's not really a secret, nor will it come as much of a surprise to some folks-- indeed, I'd wager Band of Horses go over well with the jam band crowd-- but yes, fly the "Hard Copy"/"A Current Affair" flags high, as Pitchfork presents the dirt on latest BoH recruit Bill Reynolds.

Before Reynolds was slapping bass for boss Ben Bridwell, dude was playing in central New York state combo Donna the Buffalo, which, we're told (because we're much too cool to know these things), is one of those jam bands.

What's more, back in the day, Reynolds also played with Sub Pop act the Blue Rags, who could be said to have walked a fine jam band/indie line.

So then, when you catch Band of Horses opening for Modest Mouse this summer-- or on four recently-added dates playing with Dinosaur Jr.-- be sure to cast Mr. Reynolds a knowing glance. Who knows, maybe he'll reciprocate with a 14-minute bass solo?

Cease to Begin drops October 9 on Sub Pop. Special thanks to reader Jamie Syrek for the muckraking tip.

In related jam band news, Ryan Adams has canceled his appearance at moe.down in Turin, New York at the end of the month. He's been replaced by Satellite Party. Bummer, right?

Band of or concerning Horses:

08-15 Columbus, OH - LC Amphitheater *^
08-16 Cleveland, OH - Warner Cable Amphitheatre *^
08-17 Northampton, MA - Pines Theatre *^
08-18 Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center (Download Festival)
08-19 Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier * ^!
08-21 Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens * ^
08-22 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium *^
09-02 Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion (Download Festival)
09-08 Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern #
09-09 San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine #
09-11 Seattle, WA - Neumos #
09-12 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom #

* with Modest Mouse
^ with Love as Laughter
! with Clipse
# with Dinosaur Jr.