The Stiletto Formal

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The Stiletto Formal
Origin	Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Genre(s)	Post Hardcore Rock
Label(s)	Independent
Website	http://www.myspace.com/thestilettoformal
Members
Kyle Howard Paul Neely Sunny Davis Jimi Lamp Pat McCarthy
Notable instrument(s)
Cello

The Stiletto Formal is a self-proclaimed "eccentric rock and roll" band from Phoenix, Arizona, and are one of the few rock bands featuring a cello and other exotic instruments and effects as an integral part of their sound. In addition, unusual time signatures, and Kyle Howard's falsetto provide distinction in the music. Their lyrics are often constructed into a short story format. They have gained a local fanbase in Arizona and are attracting national attention after playing nationwide tours and appearing on the Vans Warped Tour.

In addition to their two released EP's, "Masochism In The Place Of Romance" and "This Is My Boomstick," the band has two unreleased songs, "The Everlasting Gaze" originally performed by Smashing Pumpkins and a demo called "This Song Can't Be About Blowing Things Up Because Of Terrorism".

It has been confirmed that their debut album will be entitled "Renaissance", which is self-described as being "dark but still upbeat". It is expected to be released in early 2008.^[1] They are working with Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Outkast, Beck) as producer for the album, which will be self-released. Two tracks from the album are already recorded, they are entitled "Moonshine" and, "Botox In Bulk".

1 Current members
2 Former members
3 Discography
4 Gear Used
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Current members

Kyle Howard - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Paul Neely - Bass, Percussion, Keyboard
Sunny Davis - Cello, Shaker
Jimi Lamp - Guitar
Pat McCarthy - Drums

[edit] Former members

Nole Kennedy - Drums
Drew Domm - Drums
Shelly Barnes - Keyboard, Percussion
Brady Leffler - Keyboard

[edit] Discography

Masochism In The Place Of Romance EP (2005)

This Is My Boomstick EP (2006)

[edit] Gear Used

Kyle Howard - Korg Keyboard, Foot processor, Maracas, Cowbell, Timpanes, others
Paul Neely - MicroKorg, Roland SP-404, BOSS Bass Overdrive, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Sans-Amp, others
Sunny Davis - Zeta Strados Fusion Electric Cello, Boss Digital Delay, Either a Danelectro Chorus or Octave Pedal, others
Jimi Lamp - Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Boss Digital Delay, ErnieBall Volume Pedal, Ibanez Tube Screamer, others