Power Pirate
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Power Pirate is an Independent
Electronic Rock band formed in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2007. The band consists of singer and guitarist Emily Pakulski, keyboard player Michael Garate, and drummer Annika Monari. Their Electronic Rock style has been called "boundary-shattering" and "head-rocking." The group found recognition after being selected as a finalist in NAMM's nationwide SchoolJam USA competition. They appeared on NBC News
to promote their placement, and competed against other finalists at the 2010 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA The band has been noted for their performances, including those at The Black Cat and Fort Reno
summer concert series. The band employs the Do It Yourself
method for all of the band functions including promotion, design, recording, mixing, and mastering.
Emily began learning guitar in 2006. From there she learned basic chords from her mother, a classical guitar teacher, and then continued to teach herself on the electric guitar. Emily had been playing for roughly a year when Power Pirate was formed. Emily does much of the graphic design, booking, and management work for the band.
Michael coded most of the band's website and Myspace page with Emily doing the designing, and additionally acts as the band's promotional photographer, sound technician and producer. Michael has studied music theory
with the Levine School of Music
in Kensington, MD, and Studio Recording at their Washington, D.C. location.
Their album Plane Ticket was released on April 10, 2010, at a release show at the U Street Music Hall in Washington DC.
Indie (music)
In music, independent music, often shortened to indie music or "indie" is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, and an autonomous, Do-It-Yourself approach to recording and publishing....
Electronic Rock band formed in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2007. The band consists of singer and guitarist Emily Pakulski, keyboard player Michael Garate, and drummer Annika Monari. Their Electronic Rock style has been called "boundary-shattering" and "head-rocking." The group found recognition after being selected as a finalist in NAMM's nationwide SchoolJam USA competition. They appeared on NBC News
NBC News
NBC News is the news division of American television network NBC. It first started broadcasting in February 21, 1940. NBC Nightly News has aired from Studio 3B, located on floors 3 of the NBC Studios is the headquarters of the GE Building forms the centerpiece of 30th Rockefeller Center it is...
to promote their placement, and competed against other finalists at the 2010 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA The band has been noted for their performances, including those at The Black Cat and Fort Reno
Fort Reno Park
Fort Reno Park is a park in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC. It is the highest point in the city, and was involved in the only Civil War battle to take place in the District of Columbia...
summer concert series. The band employs the Do It Yourself
Do it yourself
Do it yourself is a term used to describe building, modifying, or repairing of something without the aid of experts or professionals...
method for all of the band functions including promotion, design, recording, mixing, and mastering.
History
The band formed in 2007 and has released two singles, titled "And We're Off" and "Alone", in the fall of 2009. They recorded material for their singles and upcoming album in their home studio in the summer of 2009. The band has been noted as an example of positive press coverage.Emily began learning guitar in 2006. From there she learned basic chords from her mother, a classical guitar teacher, and then continued to teach herself on the electric guitar. Emily had been playing for roughly a year when Power Pirate was formed. Emily does much of the graphic design, booking, and management work for the band.
Michael coded most of the band's website and Myspace page with Emily doing the designing, and additionally acts as the band's promotional photographer, sound technician and producer. Michael has studied music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
with the Levine School of Music
Levine School of Music
The Levine School of Music is a non-profit community music center serving the Greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Levine currently operates four campuses, in Northwest DC, Southwest DC, Strathmore MD, and Arlington VA...
in Kensington, MD, and Studio Recording at their Washington, D.C. location.
Their album Plane Ticket was released on April 10, 2010, at a release show at the U Street Music Hall in Washington DC.
External links
- Official English Website
- Official German Website
- Official Blog
- Power Pirate at Reverb NationReverbNation.comReverbNation.com is a web site, launched in 2006, that focuses on the independent music industry. It aims to provide a central site for musicians, producers, and venues to collaborate and communicate.-Innovations:...