Pistolita
Encyclopedia
Pistolita was an indie rock band from San Diego, California
. They have previously toured as an opening act for bands such as Brand New
and Saves the Day
, and were featured on the Volcom Stage at Warped Tour
2006.
Pistolita was a nominee for Best Alternative Album at San Diego Music Awards
. The ceremony was held on September 18, 2006.
, Hot Water Music
and Hot Snakes
. In 2006 the band parted ways with Alex, who went on to become a lifetime bass tech and understudy for Joey Demaio of Manowar. Alex also went on to form San Diego party rock and roll legends Midnight Eagle with infamous gay club promoter KyleBob. Shortly after going through two more bassists, the band broke up.
Conor Meads recently followed up "Oliver Under The Moon" with 2009 "The Paper Boy (EP)" and is currently working at guitar center.
Pistolita was the first signing on Montalban Hotel
Records, a label run by booking agent Andrew Ellis (disambiguation)
, as a subsidiary of East West Records
and Warner Music Group
.
Their song "Beni Accident" was featured on EA Sports
' video game NHL 07
.
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. They have previously toured as an opening act for bands such as Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
and Saves the Day
Saves the Day
Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera....
, and were featured on the Volcom Stage at Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
2006.
Pistolita was a nominee for Best Alternative Album at San Diego Music Awards
San Diego Music Awards
The San Diego Music Awards are an awards show held annually in San Diego, California to recognize the best bands and artists in local music. The awards have been held since 1991 and were originally organized by the city's main local music publication, , which eventually became the alternative...
. The ceremony was held on September 18, 2006.
History
Conor Meads and Cory Stier were childhood friends and next door neighbors. Although Meads was three years older, the two were inseparable. Justin Shannon (guitar) and Alex Kuhse (bass) knew Meads and Stier from high school, and in the wake of their graduation, the four friends decided to put their musical talents together and start Pistolita. The band has been primarily influenced by Fugazi, At the Drive-InAt the Drive-In
At the Drive-In was an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, considered part of the post-hardcore genre and active from 1993 to 2001. They were known for their extremely energetic stage shows which hearkened back to the 1980s hardcore scene...
, Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music is a punk rock band from Gainesville, Florida. The members of the band are Chuck Ragan, Chris Wollard, Jason Black, and George Rebelo. HWM first formed in 1993...
and Hot Snakes
Hot Snakes
Hot Snakes were an American post-hardcore band led by Rick Froberg and John Reis, formed in 1999 in San Diego, California and disbanded in 2005. Reis and Froberg had previously performed together in Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu, after which Reis had found international success with Rocket from the...
. In 2006 the band parted ways with Alex, who went on to become a lifetime bass tech and understudy for Joey Demaio of Manowar. Alex also went on to form San Diego party rock and roll legends Midnight Eagle with infamous gay club promoter KyleBob. Shortly after going through two more bassists, the band broke up.
Conor Meads recently followed up "Oliver Under The Moon" with 2009 "The Paper Boy (EP)" and is currently working at guitar center.
Pistolita was the first signing on Montalban Hotel
Montalban Hotel
Montalban Hotel is a part of the EastWest Records family of labels....
Records, a label run by booking agent Andrew Ellis (disambiguation)
Andrew Ellis (disambiguation)
Andrew Ellis or Andy Ellis could refer to:*Andrew Ellis , badminton player from England*Andy Ellis , bassist of American metal band ASG...
, as a subsidiary of East West Records
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
and Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
.
Their song "Beni Accident" was featured on EA Sports
EA Sports
EA Sports is a brand of Electronic Arts that creates and develops sports video games. Formerly a marketing gimmick of Electronic Arts, in which they tried to mimic real-life sports networks by calling themselves "EA Sports Network" with pictures or endorsements of real commentators such as John...
' video game NHL 07
NHL 07
NHL 07 is an ice hockey video game. It was released on September 12, 2006, the successor to NHL 06. The game improved the series' gameplay with more realistic features, such as stickhandling and a wider variety of controller schemes...
.
Discography
- Gliss Note (EP) (2005)
- Oliver Under the Moon (LP)Oliver Under the MoonOliver Under the Moon is Pistolita's first studio album, released on February 7, 2006.-Track listing:#"Cupid" – 3:06#"Voicebox" – 2:54#"Béni Accident" – 3:21#"Age" – 4:37#"Fadawhite" – 3:30#"Papercut" – 3:50#"China Dolls" – 1:53#"Killjoy" – 3:30...
2006, Montalban HotelMontalban HotelMontalban Hotel is a part of the EastWest Records family of labels.... - The Paper Boy (EP) (2009)
Collaborations
- Pick Your Battles, Volume 1 along with Denver Harbor, Underoath, Noise RatchetNoise RatchetNoise Ratchet were an alternative Rock band originating from California.Noise Ratchet began as a pop punk/ska band in February 1997 in San Diego, California. In 1998, they released their first independent album, Never Going Back, at Youth Wave 1998 while opening for P.O.D. The Supertones, Stavesacre...
, The Juliana Theory and Anberlin.