About the Band
When 3 St. Louis songwriters met through a web site
posting several years ago they had no idea they would be
BIGGER than the Beatles. But after adding a rhythm
section they had 5 members and were definitely BIGGER.
Not only that - they were taller and they weighed more.
Mix the classic power pop song craft of the Gin
Blossoms with the roots musical elements of The Jayhawks
and stir in a pinch of Barenaked Ladies humor for an
idea of the unique Meteor Pilots sound. If you want to
describe Meteor Pilots’ music in 1 word... it would be:
FUNenergeticADDICTIVEunforgetableFUNNYuniqueHOOK-FILLEDguitar-drivenPOP/rock.
That might actually be 2 words.
After meeting, the fun surfaced right away - their
first song (“One Finger Wave”) pokes fun at becoming
famous. Going on-line to improve your girlfriend’s
attitude is the subject of “wwwkissmyass.com”. The
sing-a-long style and 3-part harmonies of “Walking
Alone” make it truly infectious. The megalomaniac with a
sarcastic wit (“Big, Big”) and the heartfelt thank-you
sung as “I’m Proud to Call You My Friend” showcase the
band’s diversity, ranging from hilarious to touching.
The Meteor Pilots come from music backgrounds of
jazz/rock (Denny, drummer),
a-capella (Eric, voice), rock/punk/praise (Jeff, bass),
and “a van down by the river” (Gary, gtr). Their show
combines sound, humor, 4-part harmonies, visual aids,
jazz, genius, imagination, game show, celebrity, pop,
magic, feats of strength, trivia, lasers - take all
these ingredients ...multiply by 5 [and then exclude a
lot of them]... and you have a Meteor Pilots show.
(Bring extra shorts in case you soil yourself from the
excitement.)
The Meteor Pilots currently have 20 original songs
(60-90 minutes) and want to open for any compatible
local or national bands. They are responsible,
dependable (all over 25), serious about our music and
recognize the importance of making the experience
enjoyable for all - the business, the patrons and the
band.