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2006 saw the band release their self-produced “Critic Killer” ep, which has sold all 1000 copies. During 2006 Pinstripe also made an appearance on Channel 4’s Transmission” music TV show and picked up regional radio airplay in the South West UK. During 2006 Pinstripe played more than 50 gigs.

In 2007 Pinstripe secured a slot at the “Glastonbury Festival” after winning an unsigned band competition judged by Michael Eavis, who described Pinstripe as the best young band in the South West. During 2007 Pinstripe released 2 singles on the independent record label SWR. The singles “Innocent” and “Did I Say” were released in the UK only and gained BBC Radio 1 airplay from Zane Lowe and Steve Lamacq. Both tracks also enjoyed airtime on UK regional radio, BBC 6 music and a play listing at London XFM. During 2007 the band extensively toured the UK, playing over 90 shows including a number of established music festivals. Other highlights in 2007 include winning the UK Carling Academy supports competition, being included on 2 breaking talent CD cover mounts, distributed by UK music industry magazine “Music Week”.

Early 2008 saw Pinstripe perform their first US gig dates at SXSW 2008, Austin, Texas. The band played 2 shows, an official showcase at the BD Riley’s venue on 6th Street and an acoustic showcase for ASCAP at their East meets West event. The owner/landlord of BD Riley’s described Pinstripe’s debut US show on Itunes US “I had the pleasure of seeing Pinstripe’s first ever US gig at my pub in Austin, I was blown away! I have hosted 24 bands at each SxSW for the last 7 years and have to say this is an absolute high point” The band continued to play more than 40 shows through 2008 at venues and festivals across the UK.