Skypilot

{{About|a rock band|other uses|Sky Pilot (disambiguation){{!}}Sky Pilot}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}

{{Use Australian English|date=March 2018}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Skypilot

| caption = Skypilot band in 2013

| image_size =

| background = group_or_band

| origin = Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

| genre = Pop rock, Indie rock, Rock, Pop, Alternative

| years_active = 2010–present

| website = {{URL |www.skypilotband.com}}

| current_members = Jordan Grace
Trentan Kruger

}}

Skypilot is an acoustic rock band from Queensland, Australia.{{cite web|title=Biography|url=http://theskypilot.com/about/|publisher=Skypilot|accessdate=23 July 2013}} Formed in 2010, the duo have released three EPs and a full-length album throughout their career and have toured the UK and Ireland on numerous occasions.

Consisting of members Jordan Grace and Trentan Kruger, Skypilot blend heavy acoustic guitars with brother-like harmonies appealing to crowds of all generations, and taking after influences like The Eagles, America and Simon and Garfunkel.{{cite web |url=http://theskypilot.com/about/ |title=Bio {{!}} Skypilot {{!}} Official Website |website=theskypilot.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203074115/http://theskypilot.com/about/ |archive-date=2013-12-03}}

Skypilot supported American rock band Fireflight on their Stay Close Tour in April 2012, completing an East Coast tour of the United States.{{cite web|title=Stay Close Tour Blog|url=http://fireflightrock.com/updates/2012/5/28/new-video-stay-close-tour-video-blog.html|publisher=Fireflight|accessdate=3 April 2014}}

In August 2012, Skypilot supported Grammy nominated artist Jeremy Camp on his first tour to Australia.{{cite web|last=Official|first=Skypilot|title=Skypilot support Jeremy Camp|url=http://theskypilot.com/news/jeremy-camp/|publisher=Skypilot|accessdate=23 July 2013}}

Skypilot recorded their latest album in Nashville, Tennessee.{{cite web|title=Nashville album recording|url=http://theskypilot.com/news/kickstarter-successfully-funded/|accessdate=23 July 2013}} Distant Days was released in November 2013 with an album launch tour in California.

In 2014, Skypilot performed on the Main Stage at Forest Edge Music Festival{{cite web|title=Forest Edge Music Festival 2014|url=http://www.forestedge.org.au|publisher=Forest Edge Music Festival|accessdate=3 April 2014}} alongside bands Evermore (band), New Empire (band), Five Mile Town and Michael Paynter and also completed a 30-town Australian Tour supporting Country/Gospel artist Steve Grace.{{cite web|title=Steve Grace - Tour Dates|url=https://stevegrace.com/dates/bookings|publisher=Steve Grace Management|accessdate=3 April 2014}}

Skypilot are expected to release their first remix album in 2014.

Discography

;Albums

  • Lighthouse (June 2011)
  • Distant Days (November 2013)

;EPs

  • Live At The Island (October 2012)

;Singles

  • "Because of You" (April 2013)

References

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