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Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = Pistolita| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = San Diego, California | genre = Indie rock|Indie Rock music|Rock Progressive rock|Progressive | record_label = Montalban Hotel | years_active = 2004 - 2007 | label = Montalban Hotel | associated_acts = Chandeliers (band)|Chandeliers Weatherbox | website = http://www.pistolita.com/| current_members = Conor Meads - piano/vocals Justin Shannon - guitar/vocals Dave Silverman - bass Cory Stier - drums| past_members = Alex Kuhse - bass Derek Miller - bass| notable_instruments = 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. 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 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-In , 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, as a subsidiary of East West Records and Warner Music Group .
Their song "Beni Accident" was featured on EA Sports ' video game NHL 07 .
Discography
Gliss Note (EP) (2005)
Oliver Under the Moon|Oliver Under the Moon (LP) 2006, Montalban Hotel
The Paper Boy (EP) (2009)
Collaborations
Pick Your Battles, Volume 1 along with Denver Harbor, Underoath, Noise Ratchet , The Juliana Theory and Anberlin.
Notes
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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
Category:American indie rock groups Category:Musical groups from California
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