Tommy & the High Pilots

Musicians

Tommy Cantillon Guitar, Lead vocals
Mike Cantillon Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Steve Libby Bass
Matt Palermo Backing Vocals, Drums

Upcoming shows

None scheduled

Past shows

Genre: Rock

Sound description: It’s rock with a retro feel and a modern spin, along with pop choruses. The Independent has described it as, “Weezer meets the band Tom Hanks manages in ‘That Thing You Do.”

RIYL: Killers, Kings of Leon, and GOOD MUSIC.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/thehighpilots

Email: thehighpilots@gmail.com

History

Tommy & the High Pilots recently released “Everynight” in June 2008 independently, which has sold over 5,000 copies on tour in the past 12 months. In addition, Tommy & the High Pilots have played over 200 shows in the past 12 months up and down the west coast.

Formed

2008, Santa Barbara, CA

Influences

Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, The Killers, Led Zeppelin

Current status

The band is touring and currently writing a 2nd album for release in early 2010.