Pilotdrift is an American rock band formed in Texarkana,

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, and have played shows with artists such as

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. Their music has been featured in television shows ''

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History

Pilotdrift was formed in 2004 by singer-songwriter Kelly Carr, singer-songwriter Micah Dorsey, drummer Ben Rice, bassist Jay Budzilowski, keyboardist and guitarist Eric Russell, and guitarist John David Blagg. That same year, the band self-released the album ''

Iter Facere ''Iter Facere'' is the first album from the band Pilotdrift. The band recorded, produced, mastered, and released the LP themselves. It is now out of print. Track listing All songs written by Pilotdrift. #"Caught In My Trap" – 4:07 #"Picturesq ...

'', to which Carr and Dorsey each contributed songs. Their fan base quickly grew, and they began playing more shows to larger crowds. Tim DeLaughter, owner of

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record store Good Records and frontman of The Polyphonic Spree, attended a Pilotdrift show in his store, and later offered to sign the band to Good Records Recordings, an independent label he and his wife Julie Doyle were launching. Pilotdrift did sign to the label, though Dorsey stepped away from the band, feeling that a life on the road would not agree with her. On May 20, 2005, Pilotdrift released ''

Water Sphere ''Water Sphere'' is the second LP from the band Pilotdrift. It features remastered versions of tracks from their debut album, ''Iter Facere ''Iter Facere'' is the first album from the band Pilotdrift. The band recorded, produced, mastered, and ...

'' on Good Records Recordings, which is considered their debut album. ''Water Sphere'' consisted of half new songs and half rerecorded versions of Carr's songs from ''Iter Facere''. The album received positive reception from critics and fans. This was followed by tours with The Polyphonic Spree, Eisley, Guster, and Supergrass. In November 2011, Pilotdrift released the single "All These Things At One Time," featuring Dorsey (now known as Moonstryder). In 2018, former drummer Ben Rice was nominated for

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for the song "

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Discography

*''All These Things At One Time ''- 2011 - Good Records Recordings (Single) *''Caught In My Trap ''- 2006 - Original Electric Recording Company (Single) *''Water Sphere'' – 2005 - Good Records Recordings *''

'' – 2004 - Pilotdrift (discontinued self release)

References

External links

Official web sitePilotdrift TwitterPilotdrift FacebookGood Records Recordings web site
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