Years active 2007– present Origin Maryland, United States Albums Plane Ticket | Labels Unsigned Record label Power Pirate | |
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Website www.power-pirate.com
www.myspace.com/powerpirate Members Emily Pakulski (vocals, guitar)
Michael Garate (keyboards)
Annika Monari (drums) Genres Electronics in rock music, Indie rock | ||
Power pirate and we re off
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.
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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 2009. 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.
Discography
Singles
Songs
Bring Them BackPlane Ticket · 2010
Post ElectronicPlane Ticket · 2010
Night DrivePlane Ticket · 2010