Original sentence: Justin Shannon (guitar) and Alex Kuhse (bass) knew Meads and Stier from high school, and in the wake of their graduation, the four friends decided to put their musical talents together and start a band.Pistolita was a nominee for Best Alternative Album at San Diego Music Awards.Stier, Shannon, and Kuhse build a perfect multi-faceted foundation for Mead's haunting melodies on Oliver Under The Moon, which began as a concept album, but the band feared it would be too pretentious.The ceremony was held on September 18th, 2006.They have previously toured as an opening act for bands such as Brand New and Saves the Day, and were featured on the Volcom Stage at Warped Tour 2006
Edited sentence: (history taken from Pistolita website).From here on, Pistolita is looking forward to touring with Say Anything, The Bled and the Vans Warped Tour.Justin Shannon (guitar) and Alex Kushe (bass) knew Meads and Stier from high school, and in the wake of their graduation, the four friends decided to put their musical talents together and start a band.Pistolita is a nominee for Best Alternative Album at San Diego Music Awards.Pistolita is grateful for their success thus far and remain humble and excited to play for their growing fan base.So take notice.Stier, Shannon, and Kushe build a perfect multi-faceted foundation for Mead's haunting melodies on Oliver Under The Moon, which began as a concept album, but the band feared it would be too pretentious.The band is corrently on tour with My American Heart, Action Action, and Danger Radio.The ceremony will be held on September 18th, 2006.They have previously toured as an opening act for bands such as Brand New and Saves the Day, and were on the Volcom Stage at Warped Tour 2006.They will also return to this year's Bamboozle Festival, which will always hold a special place in the band's history.This is just the beginning of a great unfolding rock story.Tour dates can be found on their Myspace page