• Released: 23.08.2007
• Plays: 2337

• Released: 03.09.2007
• Plays: 608
• Label: South West Recordings

• Released: 17.09.2007
• Plays: 470
• Label: South West Recordings

Pinstripe Biography

29/11/2007 By Pinstripe

Pinstripe are based in the Glastonbury area of the South West, UK. The band played their debut gig in April 2005 and although the band members are only 17/18 years old, to date they have played more than 160 shows. 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. During the spring of 2007 Pinstripe signed a 2 single record deal with 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 80 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” and gaining a management deal with UK based Hope Management. Early 2008 will see Pinstripe start work on their debut album and perform their first US tour dates including a number of showcase’s at SxSW 2008, Austin, Texas. Myspace: www.myspace.com/pinstriperock Web: www.pinstripe.mu Management: steve@hopemanagement.co.uk Other: shawnthorner@aol.com