Leonardo 's Bride formed in 1989 , when Abby Dobson and Dean Manning performed together at an open mike night at the Crossroads Theatre in Sydney . Dobson and Manning travelled around Europe and America busking and playing in clubs and bars . In 1992 , the band had its first performance in Sydney with a new line-up , consisting of Dobson on vocals , Manning on guitar , bouzouki and vocals , Alex Hewetson on double bass and Antero Ceschin on drums . They released their first EP in 1993 entitled '' Leonardo 's Bride '' . In 1994 , Patrick Hyndes and Jon Howell joined ; they released a second EP in 1995 titled '' Temperamental Friend '' . In 1996 Leonardo 's Bride recorded their debut album , '' Angel Blood '' , and released the album 's first single " So Brand New " in October 1996 . The second single , " Even When I 'm Sleeping " , saw commercial success for the band , which peaked at No . 4 on the ARIA Singles Chart and No . 34 on the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand ( RIANZ ) Singles Charts . The single was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association . " Even When I 'm Sleeping " was nominated for ' Single of the Year ' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1997 . The song also went on to win ' Song of the Year ' at the Australasian Performing Right Association ( APRA ) Music Awards of 1998 for Manning 's song writing
Music Awards of 1998
APRA Music Awards of 1998
Even When I'm Sleeping