- Pistolita
Infobox musical artist
Name = Pistolita
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Origin =San Diego, California
Genre = Indie
RockProgressive
record_label =Montalban Hotel
Years_active =2004 -2007
Label =Montalban Hotel
Associated_acts = ChandeliersWeatherbox
URL = http://www.pistolita.com/
Current_members =Conor Meads - piano/vocalsJustin Shannon - guitar/vocalsDave Silverman - bassCory Stier - drums
Past_members =Alex Kuhse - bassDerek Miller - bass
Notable_instruments =Pistolita is an indie rock band from
San Diego, California . They have previously toured as an opening act for bands such asBrand New andSaves the Day , and were featured on the Volcom Stage atWarped Tour 2006. [ [http://music.ign.com/articles/695/695119p1.html Vans Warped Tour 2006 Band List at IGN.com] ]Pistolita was a nominee for Best Alternative Album at
San Diego Music Awards . [ [http://sdmusicawards.com/contentPages/ballot2006Content.shtml 2006 San Diego Music Awards Nominees] ] The ceremony was held onSeptember 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-In ,Hot Water Music andHot Snakes . In 2006 the band parted ways with Alex, who went on to become a life time bass tech and understudy for Joey Demaio ofManowar . Shortly after going through two more bassists, the band broke up.Pistolita was the first signing on
Montalban Hotel Records, a label run by booking agentAndrew Ellis , as a subsidiary ofEast West Records andWarner Music Group .Their song "Beni Accident" was featured on
EA Sports ' video gameNHL 07 .Discography
* "
Gliss Note (EP) " (2005)
* "Oliver Under the Moon (album)" 2006,Montalban Hotel Collaborations
* "
Pick Your Battles, Volume 1 " along with Denver Harbor, Underoath, Noise Ratchet, The Juliana Theory and Anberlin.Notes
External links
* [http://www.pistolita.com/ Pistolita official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/pistolita Pistolita official Myspace]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/pistolita Pistolita official Purevolume]
* [http://www.warpedtour.com/ Vans Warped Tour]
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