Violet Pilot is a Neo-Psychedelic Americana Rock band based in Colorado with an affinity for lush textures and intricate arrangements. The band’s unique style of music is both fresh and familiar to a wide range of listeners and fans.
Currently featuring Michael Kirkpatrick (vocals and acoustic guitar), Sean Macaulay (drum set and percussion), and Jo Asker (double bass), the quartet released their debut record, Glad We Found You, in 2022. With this record the band was voted “Best Debut Artist 2022” by the Colorado Playlist Listener/Fan Poll. With the new addition of lead guitarist (Daenk), their Sophomore record is in the works as they continue to dazzle audiences with new material through performances at major festivals and venues.
“They are bringing rock music to another level with deep introspective writing, incredible musicianship, and a story of love and compassion.” - Backstage Flash
“Their energy is electric, and their personalities shine through and create a captivating stage presence, all while maintaining their love of entertaining and creating great compositions.”
— Michael Emanuele/Musicfest News
“Described as “heavily dynamic and not exactly ‘genrefied’,” Glad We Found You is a striking, emotive and transcendent debut album.”
— Emma Jerry/303 Magazine
“Bandmembers Michael Kirkpatrick (voice/guitar), John Hartman (guitar), Sean Macauley (drums) and Jo Asker (bass) mix all kinds of musical influences for a sound that Sean describes as “like a classical orchestra got into a plane crash with a rock and roll band.””