Pistolita

Infobox musical artist
Name = Pistolita


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Origin = San Diego, California
Genre = Indie
Rock
Progressive
record_label = Montalban Hotel
Years_active = 2004-2007
Label = Montalban Hotel
Associated_acts = Chandeliers
Weatherbox
URL = 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
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Pistolita is 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 life time bass tech and understudy for Joey Demaio of Manowar. 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 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 (album)" 2006, Montalban Hotel

Collaborations

* "Pick Your Battles, Volume 1" along with Denver Harbor, Underoath, Noise Ratchet, The Juliana Theory and Anberlin.

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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]