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Pistolera
Latin / Folk / Alternative

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BROOKLYN,
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   Pistolera: General Info
Member Since5/17/2005
Band Websitewww.pistolera.net
Band MembersSandra Lilia Velasquez-vocals/guitars, Ani Cordero-drums, Inca B. Satz-bass, Maria Elena-accordion
Influencesthings happening in the world and in our lives, música norteña, ranchera, cumbia, rock, and most things with accordion and cowbell.

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Record LabelLuchadora/Thirty Tigers
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
930 Club (5th Annual Latin Rock Festival) Washington, Washington DC
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
The Loft (at UCSD) San Diego, California
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Levitt Pavilion of Pasadena Pasadena, California
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Hof de Bist (Muziek in de Wijk) Ekeren
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
Central Prison (Muziek in de Wijk) Antwerp
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
De Coninckplein (Muziek in de Wijk) Antwerp
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Dageraadplaats (Muziek in de Wijk) Zurenborg
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Botermarkt (Muziek in de Wijk) Zandvliet
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
Kroonplein (Muziek in de Wijk) Merksem
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Orton Park Festival Madison, Wisconsin

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   About Pistolera
MANAGEMENT: Chris Hardin Kurfurst/Blackwell Entertainment chardin212@aol.com

BOOKING: Alex Casazza Trouble Worldwide alex@troubleworldwide.com

DISTRIBUTION IN THE USA: SonyRED

DISTRIBUCION EN MEXICO: Noise Kontrol

"POLICIA" MUSIC VIDEO

Pistolera released their debut album Siempre Hay Salida on November 6, 2006 to critical acclaim in both English and Spanish language media. The album, which went to the Top 10 of the CMJ charts and received features in Rolling Stone Mexico, Billboard, The New Yorker, and Pacifica Radio's Democracy Now!, launched the band's international touring career with performances in the USA, Mexico, and Europe. Siempre Hay Salida was produced by Grammy-winning producer Charlie Dos Santos (Los Van Van, Barbarito Torres, Pedro Luis Ferrer) and featured guest appearances by members of Si*Se, Grupo Fantasma, Antibalas, and Slavic Soul Party. The album set the tone for what Pistolera is now known for: melodic and danceable songs sung in Spanish and the strong political content of their lyrics which often talk about border issues, the plight of immigrants, and female strength. For their second album, Pistolera reunited with Dos Santos to record En Este Camino in their hometown of Brooklyn, NY. They have since performed at high-profile festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Sfinks Festival (Belgium), Ollin Kan (Mexico), Celebrate Brooklyn (USA), Central Park Summerstage (USA), Ritmo y Color (Canada), Roots and Blues Festival (Canada). They have shared the stage with Los Lobos, Lila Downs, The Mexican Institute of Sound, Kinky, Ely Guerra, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Ozomatli. En Este Camino is already in the Top 10 of the CMJ Latin Charts and Billboard Magazine said it was "...glorious and galvanzing. If this is homework, it gets and A."

"Pistolera melds the sass of indie rock with traditional Latin sounds to create compelling pop melodies, all of it sung entirely in Spanish." -Billboard Magazine

"...a foot-stomping sound that's one part ranchera and one part indie-pop." -The New Yorker

"Listening to Pistolera's self-released debut, "Siempre Hay Salida" ("There's Always a Way Out"), or watching lead singer and guitarist Sandra Lilia Velásquez stamp out a beat in her boots to bandmate Maria Elena's accordion melodies, you inevitably feel as though you've landed in the heart of Mexico.The blend of soulful ranchera, peppy cumbia, and Spanish lyrics evokes a feeling that's distinctly south of the border, yet not too far south."-The Boston Globe

"Stand back, shoegazers and head-bobbers: Pistolera is taking the famously apolitical indie-rock scene by storm. The Brooklyn-based, four-piece rock band puts on a show that feels like an outdoor Latin music festival smack dab in the middle of a heated immigration rally. Click here to read full article -Mother Jones

"Firing funky, folky latin pop, this electrifying New York quartet features songs "En Español) by frontwoman Sandra Lilia Velasquez. Backed by drivign accordion riffs of Maria Elena, and backbeat that blends indie-pop with old- school Mexican rancheras. Velasquez is helping redefine the urban latino sound." - CMJ

"...when Sandra Lilia Velasquez stomps her boots to drummer Ani Cordero's rim shots on jumping songs from their debut album...by the time they finish "Tatuaje" your clothes will be soaked with sweat, the soles of your dancing shoes will be smoking, and you won't care whether they're from Brooklyn or Matamoros as long as they don't let the party end. This band makes a vigorous, moving fiesta wherever the bandstand may be." Click here to read full article - Houston Press

"Groove along with Pistolera, Sandra Lilia Velasquez and Ani Cordero's funky band, which blends together ranchera, cumbia, banda and rock sounds. Velasquez's intoxicating voice and her passion while playing the electric guitar matched with Cordero's driving drumming style make for quite a spectacular live performance." - The New York Post

"In their debut album, Siempre Hay Salida, this stylish foursome deliver positive messages that make you want to think and dance. I predict that Mexican-American Vocalist & Guitarist Sandra Lilia Velasquez will be the Joan Jett/Lila Downs of web savvy Latino Gen Y'ers who can't get enough of artists who rock out with their accordions."- Urban Latino

"Pistolera es fuerte. Pistolera es peligrosa. Pistolera es roquerota y rancherota a la vez. El cuarteto neoyorquino...bien podría estar tocando toda la noche en una cantina de mala muerte o bien podría convertirse en la banda más popular del canal MTV." - San Diego Union Tribune, Enlace

"Pistolera revoluciona la escena indie de Nueva York. En menos de una año y medio este cuarteto ha transcendido las barreras del lenguaje con su musica." - El Diario


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Pistolera's Friends Comments
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Estani





Jul 4 2009 4:09 AM

Just wanted to say thank you for the add! I love your music and your sound! Wishing you guys a great 4th of July!
Mc Natra y LadyM


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Jul 4 2009 11:37 PM

Saludos hermanos
les invitamos a escuchar un nuevo tema "lagrimas de una madre"
paz y respeto!
Resgate Kamikaze





Jun 26 2009 5:59 PM

aee!!blz? valeu por add!
esperamos q curta as musicas
abraço! paz...
Padrisimo Magazine





Jun 15 2009 5:29 PM

saludos..
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Jun 18 2009 8:59 PM

passing to show some love
Fran Rodriguez DEsBandados





Jun 11 2009 7:37 AM

Salud amigos !!
Víctor Guerrero





Jun 2 2009 9:03 PM

Hola amigos!!!
Gracias por su amistad, la cual deseo que podamos cultivar.
Los felicito por su gran talento y les deseo que sigan cosechando éxitos.
Un abrazo desde México...
Hasta siempre!!!
*Chucho y Etcétera*





May 29 2009 4:29 PM

AJUUUUUUUUUAAA RAZA!! SALUDOS!!
Salon Pernod





May 20 2009 12:14 PM

Hola,

thank you for adding me.
Really foot-stomping music on your profile.
Con mis mejores deseos

Salon Pernod


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May 8 2009 7:18 AM

yay you guys are coming to California!!!!!
marycake =]





May 6 2009 3:34 AM

Pistolera!!!!!!!! Guess what?? i am using one of your songs for my dance project in spanish class!!! yay!!

LOVE,
marykate
SOULBODEGA





Apr 28 2009 9:57 PM

Gracias Amigos! Me gusta la musica!
城台 宏典[Kosuke Jodai]





Apr 27 2009 3:15 PM

Thank you for the Friendship.
フレンドになって頂きありがとうございます。
これからも良好な関係を維持していきましょう。
Tex Glitter


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Apr 22 2009 5:49 PM

Thanx to you!!!
LoveAlWays....
Tex Glitter
Pako El Grande





Apr 9 2009 4:03 AM

Ando triste desde el día que no pude conseguir su disco aquí e México, espero que vengan para poder verlos y escucharlos en vivo y poder comprar el segundo disco.
Father Martin's House of rock......





Apr 12 2009 12:07 AM

Thank you for the add love your music....peace my friends...
David Lan





Apr 12 2009 1:46 AM

Gracias por el add Sandra!

Saludos desde San Diego, CA!

David Lan
www.LanMusical.com
ArenAzul





Apr 5 2009 6:32 AM

Muchas gracias por darnos tu amistad!! Esperamos que tengas una fabulosa semana y que no te pierdas. Que Dios te bendiga y cuidate!!!!!


Robert-Milo-Angelo-Daniel
CIENFUEGOS





Mar 16 2009 12:24 AM

Ay Papaya!
Visions Of The Sun





Feb 22 2009 8:37 PM

Thnx Pistolera for acceptin our request, we greatly appreciate it. Stop by and comment sometime and let us know what u think of our music. stay up and keep in touch!

peace & blessings
(Pg)





Feb 8 2009 6:22 AM

come back to califas por favor?!?!?! especialmente a san diego!! we miss you here!!!

-pg
guey





Feb 5 2009 6:01 PM

hola pistolera thanks for the add..see you soon in chicago..=)
Xol Azul Band





Jan 13 2009 3:31 AM

Hola muchachas gracias por añadirnos, esperamos conocerlas en persona muy pronto. Reciban saludos de la banda.

Gee.
JEWISH MONKEYS





Jan 13 2009 4:04 PM

Thank you for being out FriEnd!
JMs~~~
a Mordiscada





Jan 4 2009 5:36 PM

Olás!!
Adoro vir aqui ouví-los..
Saudações do Brasil!
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