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SOLITO ~ it’s Italian for the Shitz
Progressive / Punk / Jazz

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Sylva, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2009
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   SOLITO ~ it’s Italian for the Shitz: General Info
Member Since8/18/2007
Band Websitesolitomusic.com
Band MembersSHAWNA SOLITO - lead guitar, loop machine, vocals. MOOSE - lead drums, vocals Photo's by: Martin/Julie McQueen, Jason Faulds, and misc. drunk people.
InfluencesALL that does ROCK - but mostly Zappa, Rush, Patti Smith, Thelonius Monk, Punk, The Beatles (specifically the White Album), Debussy, Pink Floyd, 70's Funk, 80's Alternative, 90's Grunge, Miles Davis, Beastie Boys, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Steve Morse, The Clash, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Annie Lennox, Herbie Hancock, Smashing Pumpkins, Yes, Monty Phython, Clutch, Rolling Stones, (your band name here), Metallica, Megadeth, Weird Al, Spinal Tap.
Sounds LikeFrank Zappa meets Butthole Surfers.
Record LabelLooking for Representation.


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 26 2009 10:00P
Mike’s Sidepocket w/The Summertime Whiskey Band West Asheville, North Carolina
Jul 11 2009 9:00P
the Boiler Room w/The Summertime Whiskey Band Asheville, North Carolina
Jul 24 2009 10:00P
Mike’s Sidepocket w/ the Machiavillians West Asheville, North Carolina
Aug 14 2009 10:00P
The Boiler Room w/the Machiavillians and the Spandrels Asheville, North Carolina
Aug 29 2009 3:00P
Pigeons in the Park w/The SFB’s!!!!! Asheville, North Carolina
Sep 12 2009 9:00P
the Boiler Room w/the Ringing Cedars and Shiloh Asheville, North Carolina
Oct 25 2009 9:00P
PENDING - Divebar Raleigh, North Carolina
Oct 26 2009 9:00P
TBA Richmond, Virginia
Oct 27 2009 8:00P
TBA New York, Brooklyn, New York
Oct 28 2009 8:00P
TBA New York, Brooklyn, New York
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
TBA New York, Brooklyn, New York
Oct 30 2009 8:00P
TBA New York, Brooklyn, New York
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
TBA New York, Brooklyn, New York

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   About SOLITO ~ it’s Italian for the Shitz
Shawna - lead guitar, loop machine, and vocals. Moose - lead drums, vocals. Met in a bar around 1995ish. Shawna a semi-fresh divorcee and lead guitarist in a hard rock original band, Moose, a long haired Italian playing drums in an alternative band. A couple beers and games of pool later, Moose moved into Shawna's living room, then the bedroom, but we'll keep those details to ourselves. Anyway, Moose wanted to live in the mountains (they were living in Melbourne, FL where Shawna grew up) and Florida was getting too crowded so they packed up their gear and moved to Bryson City, NC. Wow. Culture shock. But extremely beautiful. Asheville was close enough in case they needed a break from banjo's and churches. So, in and around 1997 they began playing together, in an 8 X 10 space, in a trailer, with the dark brown paneling....cigarette stained. The first official band name was Kwijibo, you will have to view a very old Simpson's episode to find where they got it. Next was Dragonmoose, which spanned several years and quite a few clubs in and around Asheville, NC. Then the side project Solito, an instrumental wankorama devised when Shawna discovered a loop pedal. A quick ruse with The Sky and Myself, a four piece alt rock that put out 9 Christmas Songs. After that band sought new horizons Shawna and Moose got back down to basics with two people and starting writing for the Shitz. They had a problem with some radio, saying the Shitz and all, so came up with a code name, S. Well, S kind of sucked (maybe that's what it stood for sublimely) so they have finally landed their name, Solito. Which is easy for them to remember because it's their last name. Their friends still call them the Shitz. You're So Pretty Music Video

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M. Polomik Art





Jul 4 2009 9:25 PM

friday sounds cool. I have to work till 2:30 or 3 so is 3:30 or 4ish cool?
Machiavillains





Jul 3 2009 7:17 PM

Yeah, Rock! Sounds great. Hey, give me a call because my phone ate it and I lost all of my numbers.

thanks
-P. Dub
Lindsey





Jul 3 2009 5:58 PM

Super Exciting News from the Rooster Nook;
Mr. Mysterio will be gifted a hand full of fine feathery hens by the excited neighbors before five this sunny fourth of july weekend day :)
Who knew mr.mysterio
would become the neighborhood watch rooster...
huh, how bout them chickens
much love
and
laughter
Bill Maltba





Jul 3 2009 1:20 AM

Hey! Of corse I want to be your friend, you guys are the shit (no pun intended). I thought I had already added you. and I would be down for jaming with either or of you and playing shows together should definately be in our future.
 I also do my solo stuff sometimes and thanks for listening to that.
 Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see yall live. Last time we played together I had to miss you cus I had been double booked that night but when I heard your cd later I was blown away and kicking myself.

Bring the noise!
giraffe studio





Jul 2 2009 11:32 PM

hey! i just watched the "you're so pretty" video, and it kicked ass!

i live the locations you used.
is that pink guitar really shawna's, or did you borrow it for the video?

i love it, it's so pink that it's got to be criminal.

p.s.
u kick ass.
The Ringing Cedars





Jul 2 2009 8:28 PM

Ha-I can't find her profile either! I will get in touch with her. smiss you guys! Whats going on for the 4th? Any wild slip n slide parties?
The Summertime Whisky Band





Jul 2 2009 7:52 PM

the flyer looks great. matt also made some so we will put both of them all over asheville next week. looking forward to the gig
Lindsey





Jul 2 2009 7:20 PM

roosters gone bananas! lol

mr.mysterio has found a mysterious hiding hole in the woods behind the house. he is very happy indeed and did a dandy job of awaking the neighborhood at 4 in the a.m. hehehe. we're having a blast with em. actually comforting to hear his hootananning out the bedroom window.
thank you for your kind words too.
lunch and cage returnin sounds good.
peace and love
oddSTAR





Jul 2 2009 5:15 PM

We're giving away a free copy of our song "Only In Your Mind" to all of our fans!
Click the button on the image below to get yours::
ENJOY!

http://www.myspace.com/windows?homepage=oddSTAR
M. Polomik Art





Jun 30 2009 6:47 PM

6" x 5". $60. Installments is cool. I could drop it to you. What happened to your transportation? We need to jam. I could bring my guit fiddle when I come.
Lindsey





Jun 30 2009 5:44 PM

woohoo! that's awesome about the video

i'll be in bryson tomorrow, u be around?
i'll give ya a calle-o

miss ya two,
much love
M. Polomik Art





Jun 30 2009 1:54 AM

new scape up
Tracie





Jun 27 2009 5:15 AM

I've seen them all.... lol
M. Polomik Art





Jun 26 2009 10:45 PM

yo. I have plans in the head and panels already prepped. Im gona tackle it within the next few days. You still wana downtown/courthouse view?
Big Spider Country





Jun 26 2009 6:23 AM

Droping by to say Howdy!!!
Sway





Jun 26 2009 3:01 AM

Hey, I am not currently in a band- the last one I was in fell apart a few months ago but I am now in seek of another project so keeping the faith that something good will come my way... would love to come see you guys tomorrow but I believe I won't get off work til late. Hopefully next time!
Dave Welch





Jun 25 2009 11:03 PM

Ah yes, another great show at West A-villes best check your pretentiousness at the door bar.
Manual Tape Writer Experiment





Jun 20 2009 11:52 PM

hello. thank you for the add. 
peace and love,
m.t.w.e.


The Ringing Cedars





Jun 15 2009 2:09 AM

We had fun playing with you guys the other night! Always enjoy watching you guys play. :)
Jennifer





Jun 13 2009 3:13 AM

Sorry I missed the show! I was stuck serving coffee until the end of time tonight. Hope there was a good turnout and I'll keep an eye out for you guys! Funny thing about my four year plan, it's worked out sooner and I'm moving in two weeks! Yay! Good luck to you guys.
Lindsey





Jun 10 2009 7:34 PM

i'm a programin that them there digits into this here ole phone after a word from our sponsers....okay, really though, RIGHT NOW!

hehe

love you guys!
peace and purple beer
oddSTAR





Jun 10 2009 3:13 PM

Hi SOLITO ~ it’s Italian for the Shitz!

oddSTAR is competing for a spot at this years Bele Chere Festival!


WNC Magazine is looking for the "Last Band Standing" and we wanna BE THAT BAND!

Finalists will battle head-to-head @ The Orange Peel July 8th, and the winner gets to play @ Bele Chere!

Please help us win!!
Just visit the link below to place your vote for oddSTAR!!!
You can vote once a day until June 24th!

http://www.wncmagazine.com/lastbandstanding

THANK YOU so much for your help!!!
Ja Vin





Jun 9 2009 3:34 PM

LOve your Sound, excited to hear you Live, Thanks, debi
Asheville Bands





Jun 6 2009 12:56 AM

You guys Rock!
oddSTAR





Jun 6 2009 12:09 AM

Asheville Black Ball


Party Starts downtown @ 2:00pm

The Ball will be at 11 Grove St.

all Local Artists ...

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And far more mayhem than that.

VIP at 11 on Grove opens at 2:00 PM

Scandals and Boiler Room open at 4:00 PM

Check out WWW.ASHEVILLEBLACKBALL.COM for more details!

See you at the Ball!
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