STONE HORSE

San Diego Rock & Roll

Born from the raw spirit of 1970s festival rock and forged in Southern California grit, Stone Horse is a high-energy rock-and-roll band built on powerful vocals, driving guitars, and emotionally charged original songs. The band blends classic rock swagger with blues soul, country grit, and modern Southern rock — a sound that feels timeless while remaining unmistakably alive.

Formed in 2012, Stone Horse has become a respected presence in the San Diego original music scene.

A Record of Recognition

Stone Horse made an early impact with their debut album GRIT, earning a Best Rock Album nomination from the San Diego Music Awards. Followed up with Nobody Rides For Free, Stone Horse expanded their sonic palette with blues-soaked rock and country-leaning textures. The video for Time To Say Goodbye went on to win Best Americana Song at the Indie Music Channel Radio Awards.

The release of Gotta Get Back further established Stone Horse as a consistent creative force, earning a Best Rock Album nomination at the San Diego Music Awards. In 2021, the band released Stone Horse IV, highlighted by award-winning tracks including California Rain, which won Best Rock Song at the Indie Music Channel Awards.

In 2024, Stone Horse released the High Places EP, a focused and confident collection that reflected the band’s continued evolution. The single Cherry Devout won both Best Rock Song and Best Rock Producer at the Indie Music Channel Awards and received international radio play, reinforcing the band’s reputation for high-quality, independent rock releases.

Live Performance

Thriving on stage, delivering loud, soulful, and tightly executed performances rooted in feel and connection, their shows channel the spirit of classic rock while maintaining a modern sense of power and precision.

Today

Led by Dani Spade, Stone Horse continues to build on their foundation while pushing creatively forward. In 2025, the band was inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame, recognizing over a decade of consistent output, award-winning releases, and contributions to independent rock music.

Current Lineup

• Dani Spade – Lead vocals, harmonica
• Andrew Fakhouri – Guitar
• Frank Andrews IV – Guitar
• Dale Cooper – Bass
• Kody Daley – Drums
• Jeff Brown – Keys

Stone Horse - Live Free. Rock Hard.