Pistolita

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Pistolita

Pistolita (from left to right): Alex Kuhse, Justin Shannon, Conor Meads, Cory Stier
Origin San Diego, California
Country United States
Years active 2004-present
Genres Indie rock
Ambient music
Labels Montalban Hotel
Members Conor Meads - piano/vocals
Justin Shannon - guitar/vocals
Cory Stier - drums
Alex Kuhse - bass
Website(s) http://www.pistolita.com

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.[1]

Pistolita was a nominee for Best Alternative Album at San Diego Music Awards.[2] The ceremony was held on September 18, 2006.

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[edit] History

Conor Meads and Cory Stier were childhood friends and next door neighbors. Although Meads was three years older, the two were inseparable. When Stier was 13, Meads took advantage of Stier's impressionable nature and convinced him to buy a drum set. 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.

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.

[edit] Discography

  • Gliss Note (EP) (2005)
  • Oliver Under The Moon (Album) 2006, Montalban Hotel

[edit] Collaborations

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

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