Beta Play (formerly Tommy & the High Pilots)Andrew Gaug, "Band returns with new name, new energy", newspressnow.com, Oct. 23, 2014. is an alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Tommy Cantillon, keyboardist Michael Cantillon, and bassist Mike Dyer.
Background Originally performing as Tommy & the High Pilots, the band released a number of albums, including Everynight, American Riviera, Only Human, and Tommy & the High Pilots: Live at Studio Delux.
In 2014, the band underwent a change, reforming and rebranding as Beta Play in early 2015.Beta Play - About. Madison House Music. According to lead vocalist, Tommy Cantillon, the members began to feel like a new group after the release of "Only Human" in 2013. Their new style, coupled with Cantillon's discomfort being the only member with his name in the group's title, prompted them to change their name. Cantillon drew his inspiration for the new name from the boxes of Betamax video tapes his father had left in the garage where he wrote the band's music.
The band released a self-titled 5-song EP in 2015, featuring the single "Heaven Is Under The Sun."Heaven Is Under The Sun, Last.fm Sessions, July 20, 2015.
Members
Current members
Tommy Cantillon - lead vocals, guitar Michael Cantillon - guitar, keyboard Mike Dyer - bass
Former Members Steven Libby - bass Matt Palermo - drums
Live Members
Dan Moore (2019 - current)
Discography
As Beta Play
YearAlbum @webetaplay, Twitter 2015 Beta Play
As Tommy & the High Pilots YearAlbum The High Pilots 2009 Everynight 2010 American Riviera 2011 Sawhorse Sessions 2013 Only Human 2013 Tommy and the High Pilots - Live at Studio Delux
References
External links Beta Play Facebook page @webetaplay, Twitter