Sky Pilots

Friends.

The show was nothing less than amazing. We dressed for the occasion, toasted 4th Pilot B. Sheehan, introduced to the world our new tune Mexican Disco and all around ripped some serious air. What a sweet experience it was to crank air with Thread pals in front of all our SF friends. In no particular order we thank:

• Helium Tank and Helium Hank who helped us take down the balloons.
• Thread bands (as opposed to head bands). Like an incredible dream I had once when I was cranking riffs in a sea of white headbands. See another description here
• Low Red Land. These super/forever bros rocked a sick set and warmed up the stage.
• Silian Rail. Our dear friends briefly juxtaposed Pilots’ riff rock with a quiet acoustic intro but then got down to their brutal business of meditative mayhem.
• Tartufi. Dear lord did they headline the evening. New material is some seriously tribal, psychedelic awesomeness.
• Champagne and Caviar. Backstage duo adding a touch of class to our celebratory affair.
• Drunk dude who threw up all over the green room and proceeded to tell me he was “fine.”
• Ampy. A super bro as well. At one point it felt as if the power of the bass was going to flip me off the stage.
• You. For being awesome, reading this, probably attending the show but if not still supporting (respect) in some way.

For all the reasons above and many more, we will continue to rock the Western shores of the US for some time. Now buy an album if you like and Enjoy A DAY OFF!

We will unleash our album Enjoy a Day Off on the masses this Friday, July 27 at Bottom of the Hill here in San Francisco. We’ll be joined by friends Tartufi, Low Red Land, and Silian Rail.

Showtime is precisely 9 PM!!!

We worked long and hard on this record and almost tore each other to pieces during the process. In the end it was totally worthwhile. So come help us celebrate on Friday. There will be drinks, balloons, and of course, we will play songs from the new CD. The album will also be available for purchase as will other sweet new Pilots merch.

In addition to the new Pilots CD, the second Thread Productions compilation “Dragon Slayers Volume II” (featuring loads of Bay Area bands, including the four performing on Friday) will be available for FREE. That’s right, free.

Tour of the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard in October.

Stay tuned.

Yo world, that’s right! On eagle’s wings we will rise to the occasion and rip sets all summer long. Got a basement or space that needs to be ripped? Call upon us and we will bring it, burn a set, and rise from the ashes like a mighty eagle smoking a cig and giving you a fierce “L.” Why an eagle? Because we just recently celebrated our 231st year as a nation and although it’s a paucity of time when compared to say Poland which was founded in 966 and is 1041 years old, there is still reason to celebrate. Here are a couple:

1. Currently the Best Rock and Roll comes out of the states
2. More coal reserves than any other developing nation, we just don’t have the balls to use it
3. Ampeg Amps
4. Fender Guitars
5. Ludwig Drums

Rock Forever!