Pioneers West

- Tacoma, WA Rock / Indie Rock / Alternative Rock

About

Members: Luke Larsen-vocals/guitar, Michael Busch-guitar, Jason Locking-Bass, John Patterson-Drums, John Leddington-Drums

Sounds Like: Pinback, Modest Mouse, Built to Spill, Fugazi, Steely Dan

Bio: we met in schools, bars, and a 150 square foot room. IIVIII ---- Matt Driscoll of the Weekly Volcano says: "Much as the name suggests, Pioneers West is a band forging new territory in Tacoma. An artistic and at times borderline experimental mix of indie rock sensibilities, punk edge and pop overt... See Full Bio

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Status

Pioneers West has a show on 08/05/2012 at 08:00 PM @ The Funhouse in Seattle, WA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/129387689 #concert

Press

“Hey! We made Sader's list of favorite shows!”

— Matt Sader, Seattle Rock Guy

“See our interview on The Camp Tacoma”

— Barham, Thecamptacoma.com

"These guys have passion and will travel. Watch for them."

— Wade Neal, Nadamucho.com

“September 19th is going to be one real cool night at the HPHQ! Tacoma’s Washington’s indie rock machine Pioneers west is playing with La Grande folksters Elidila. Joining locally is the noise pop All Your Sisters (Fa Fa Fa) and indie hornets Very Pretty Pigeon. Monday, September 19th at the HPHQ $5 show starts at 8pm”

— Holland Project Reno

“Reminiscent of Band of Horses, this group is led by Luke Larsen, who recently fronted a well-received solo project called Library. Hopefully there’s more in the works on both fronts. ”

— Staff, City Arts Magazine

“Bands like Pioneers West are a rarity - bringing together established genres to mix, mold and make something new and make music exciting to listen to again. When they are from your hometown, that brings a whole new level of pride into the equation. Like finding gold for 49ers, Pioneers West may take you pleasantly by surprise, and will certainly make you feel like you hit the indie rock jackpot. ”

— Dawn Quinn, Tacoma Weekly

“To cut to the chase, Pioneers West is one of the better things this town has going, an unabashed sonic perpetuation and proliferation of a genre of the band’s own making — “Western Doom.” It’s a self-contrived genre that sounds badass, both in name and practice — and this band has it down pat.”

— Matt Driscoll, Weekly Volcano

“Among Tacoma’s most promising indie bands is Pioneers West, an up-and-coming quartet with an intense sound that has similarities to Modest Mouse and Built to Spill. ”

— Ernest P. Jasmin, The Tacoma News Tribune

“Tacoma has been turning out a lot of good muisc in the last year, and Pioneers West is no exception. PW shirts the lines of shoe-gaze with soul derived indie-esk volcals. Darker texture paints an image of broken overtones, and an almost baritone voice that shifts the demeanor to that of lyrical depth.”

— Caleb Arnold, SSG Music

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Spring has sprung
Apr 20, 2012
So we asked our good friend John Leddington (Blanco Bronco) to join us as an add... [more]

Pioneers West gets friendly
Mar 13, 2011
Enjoy the tunes. More to come. [more]

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2012
Aug 5

The Funhouse
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
The Funhouse
Seattle, WA, US
Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:00pm
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Our friends from Chicago return to the PNW! Now with 100% more Wade Neal (Seaweed, Fucking Eagles) on 2nd guitar! Mix in two of your favorite Tacoma bands, add Broadcaster and you've got one helluva evening. Wear your hightops, we're playing drunk horse on the 1/2 court.
2012
Jul 19

High Dive
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
High Dive
Seattle, WA, US
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:00pm
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A tasty evening of music in the heart of Seattle. Tyrannosaurus Grace from Ellensburg, Sean Flinn & The Royal We from Portland and Pioneers West from Tacoma! Come on out!
2012
Jun 21

Hell's Kitchen
Tacoma, WA, US | 8:00pm
Hell's Kitchen
Tacoma, WA, US
Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:00pm
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This should be a Tacoma blow out show!
2012
Jun 6

The Red Room
Tacoma, WA, US | 7:00pm
The Red Room
Tacoma, WA, US
Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:00pm
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We play first so Luke can get to work. The Volume and Choirs play next, then closed out by Canon Canyon so David can finish his tattoo appointment. But the deal is not to miss The Volume and Choirs. They are truly awesome!
2012
May 26

Harmon Tap Room Undergr…
Tacoma, WA, US | 8:00pm
Harmon Tap Room Underground
Tacoma, WA, US
Sat May 26, 2012 8:00pm
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