Band History

Pistol Whippin’ Ike is more than just a rock and roll band that prides itself on their full throttle all out attack on the senses.

In October 2000, Pistol Whippin’ Ike played it’s first live performance to an audience of wildly enthusiastic fans. In 2001, the band was invited to headline the Harder Beat Magazine Showcase. Pistol Whippin' Ike stole the show with a knockout performance that left the crowd aghast.

Impressed with the band’s distinctive sound, The Gravity Games included three of Pistol Whippin’ Ike’s songs on The Complete 2003 Gravity Games home video collection and matching compilation CD. The band also recently received an endorsement from Carvin Corporation, makers of world-class guitars and amplifiers.

Pistol Whippin’ Ike was later asked to headline a showcase in the Dallas Music Fest, where they dominated and were voted Best Hard Rock Artist.

In early 2004, the band began working with the prestigious music marketing and management firm Ardsley & Bay. Soon after, Ardsley & Bay arranged for the band to record its debut album with multi-platinum producer David Prater. The album, titled .44 Caliber Confessions, was released in October 2004 to rave reviews and in front of a rabid crowd of 700 + fans in Dallas. The band’s unique sound and powerful live performances continue to captivate it’s audiences.

Information from the band's site

Members

• Mario Cadena: lead vocals, vocals
• Jason Rutledge: guitar
• Barry Lorberbaum: guitar
• Alex Fowler: bass
• Jeff Hathcock: drums

Albums

• .44 Caliber Confessions
  

Sound Description

Guitar driven, hard & heavy rock n' roll

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