Detroit Bar Residency Update 1

Holy crap. That was fun. We loved pretty much every minute of our first night at Detroit. Ken ran some fantastic sound, Luke served some fantastic drinks and Canvas started the night off perfectly. Hearing them play again was exciting. The pilots have missed them. After that Argyle Smile, a band near and dear to our hearts, mostly cause they know how to party... played an amazing set. They sounded tighter than ever, and everything was in perfect harmony. Toy Robot then pretty much killed everyone in attendance with their super catchy vocals and Loren's face melting guitar riffs. They have a new drummer and key player, both of whom fit right in to Toy Robot's sound like a glove. Then we went on and danced around a little bit, looked like dorks and sang some songs. We did at least one song we've never played before... Thanks to Jared of Argyle Smile for letting me use his ukulele. We were just excited to give everyone a little bit of a light show complete with home-made on stage lights. Our friend Ryan, you may know him from Honeypie, handled the Detroit Bar lights like a damn pro. That is why we love him.

All in all it was a great start to the month. We're hoping people continue to come out and support every Monday this month! We have some more surprises coming up, and always there will be free music being given away!

We really just want to convey that we are so thankful for everyone who came out for the first night! We know the weather wasn't the best, but you all came out anyway. Thank you so much!



This next show will have California Condors (members of Ozma), Gentlemen (Members of No Motiv), us, and then Toy Robot. We can't fucking wait. So screw your commitments, and screw work in the morning... Monday is a holiday... Come celebrate Columbus "finding" a "new" world with us...

Love,
Kyle

April, You've Been So Good

So we are having a fun and crazy month. April hasn't let us down yet. The OC Tavern show with Big Bad Wolf, and the amazing Billy Kernkamp didn't disappoint. Not even a little. I'm sure some pictures will be making their way up in the photo section at some point... but what we're really excited about is this trippy, fade happy, split screen loving DVD the sound guy was nice enough to make for, us eventually finding it's way to this page. Hopefully soon.

Then after a crazy weekend in Coachella I made my way back to Orange County so we could play the I Promote Good Bands showcase at Proof Bar in Santa Ana. Argyle Smile showcased their new guitarist, and Regrets and Brunettes played a super solid set. Then we got up there and did what we do... drink jack and cokes while playing songs in front of people. I think we pulled it off. It was a super fun show.

So now we have a couple shows in May coming up BUT before that, we have our final goodbye show for April. Goodbye April... you were good to us so we're sending you off right with some Honeypie, and Son Of Heatwave at The Sandpiper (AKA The Dirty Bird) Monday the 26th. Should be one dive bar full of happy-go-lucky barflys that night. If the shows this month are any indicator... this will be one badass time. We've been lucky as shit with the turn out and response at the shows lately. We love you.

ALSO! Today is Roozie's birthday! He is choosing to spend it at Detroit Bar with the Everyday Noise Launch Party! Honeypie is playing a set, and Davy is the house DJ all night! Tell that kid you love him. We do.

See you soon and keep your eyes and ears open and ready for some new stuff we're working on.

love,
kyle

New Pilot & New Show

So we have an announcement, our friend Trisha Smith (Honeypie) will be handling keys and backup vocals (possibly some lead vocals too?) for We Are The Pilots! We're pretty damn excited about this! Trisha has played in a few bands you may know, if you've ever been to a show in Orange County, or if you've watched the WB. She sang for OC indie rock band Venus Infers, and was also the voice for the ridiculously lovable Honeypie. Why does she want to play in We Are The Pilots? We have no idea... so we're not going to question it.

Trisha's first show with WATP is coming up! We are playing the OC Music Awards Showcase on Jan 19th at The Continental Room along with The Steelwells, Argyle Smile, Handsome G and Pawn Shop Kings. We pretty much can't wait to play with this new lineup and with these amazing bands. It's free and the music starts at 8! We play early, so for reals... get there on time!

So say hi to Trisha at the show! Or check out this video we put together! Then go to the show and say hi to Trisha!


Love,
kyle