https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events/10-7-22/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-2025-2 monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events/10-7-22/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events/2025/9/16/tinys-october monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events/2025/9/16/unitb-january-2026 monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/flight-plan-events/2025/9/16/tinys-september monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://www.pleasurepilots.com/the-pilots-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518718748266-B9PRI3421XG0QAYLGF8K/20108649_10211215288592832_1125822875174159696_n.jpg The Pilots - DAVID PHILLIPS | Keyboards & Vocals David brings his rich, immediately recognizable vocal sound to The Pleasure Pilots. His undeniably authentic rhythm 'n blues piano and organ style securely fastens the band's rhythm section to its blues roots. He was a founding member of the Foggy Bottom Blues Band, a popular Washington DC band in the 1960's. David has played with many groups in New Mexico, including with The Bumpers, The Arroyo Kings, The Soul Deacons, and Freddy Fender. LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518718748266-B9PRI3421XG0QAYLGF8K/20108649_10211215288592832_1125822875174159696_n.jpg The Pilots - DAVID PHILLIPS | Keyboards & Vocals David brings his rich, immediately recognizable vocal sound to The Pleasure Pilots. His undeniably authentic rhythm 'n blues piano and organ style securely fastens the band's rhythm section to its blues roots. He was a founding member of the Foggy Bottom Blues Band, a popular Washington DC band in the 1960's. David has played with many groups in New Mexico, including with The Bumpers, The Arroyo Kings, The Soul Deacons, and Freddy Fender. LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518718805763-JMQJMYAZMOW6J3BHDIP3/20245477_10211215286512780_2895342722454215579_n.jpg The Pilots - FRED SPENCER | Guitar & Vocals The progenitor of The Pleasure Pilots, Fred's dynamic and creative guitar playing has excited audiences for years and is only surpassed by his powerfully soulful and bluesy vocals. In New Mexico, Fred has played with bands like The Emergency Blues Band, The Kingpins, Big Step, The Range Busters, Sweet Sister, and The Soul Deacons. LEARN MORE ABOUT FRED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645253933413-T16HN918WBJXL1SDQT7L/20245928_10211215281992667_6248825525019570197_n.jpg The Pilots - TERRY BLUHM | Upright & Electric Bass Terry's strong, reliable, tone-filled, and just downright great bass playing gives the band and the listener an "easy in" to the groove, funk, and swing of the Pleasure Pilots. Terry has been a long-time player in the New Mexico music scene with many bands, including Thunderama, Jasper, Bayou Seco, and Felix y Los Gatos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1759954376138-013XQP8M5X5GWXQLI5ED/Melvin+Crisp.png The Pilots - Melvin Crisp | Drums & Vocals Melvin Crisp is an accomplished drummer known for his dynamic performances throughout the U.S. and Canada. With years of experience touring major cities across both countries, he has built a reputation for his precision, energy, and versatility behind the kit. Crisp's ability to seamlessly adapt to various musical styles has made him a sought-after collaborator in the music industry. His live shows consistently showcase not only technical skill but also a deep connection to the music, engaging audiences from coast to coast. Whether performing in intimate venues or large festivals, Melvin Crisp brings a professional and captivating presence to every stage. https://www.pleasurepilots.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1759940945843-SUN8WFR1EUUOF8EQFRNJ/Pilots+ABQ.png LANDING STRIP - Pilots in ABQ Photo by Coad Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1759950787315-WEG79K375WEFMPJMU1KR/The+Pilots+2.png LANDING STRIP - The Pleasure Pilots Photo by Coad Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1759938680457-Z9N9RNTNEABL6JQ2292R/Pleasure+Pilots_BW.png LANDING STRIP - Pleasure Pilots Photo by Coad Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518023228574-V7L1LXW9WT1OWQPAAD82/david+and+fred++md.jpg LANDING STRIP - David and Fred https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1759950776071-2MTAO75GU7R8PBN56I8Q/The+Pilots+3.png LANDING STRIP - The Pilots Photo by Coad Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518023228374-OE5MEWQZDJXGCBKDNLOO/band+md.jpg LANDING STRIP - The Pilots on Stage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1760122867025-9ZKV87NLFLXOAEQR6L7T/Da%2BbAND%2BMEow%2BWolF%2Bcrop%2Bat%2B300.jpg LANDING STRIP - The Pilots at Meow Wolf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1765846420707-6MMXD78Y2GMYA3GMOB5A/UNIT+B+Pilots+Poster LANDING STRIP - ORIGINALS AND DANCEABLE VINTAGE FAVORITES AT UNIT B Catch New Mexico Music Award winners, The Pleasure Pilots LIVE on January 3rd, 2026 at 7pm at Unit B by Chocolate Maven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1646175054747-CMVIY1B0V5DIPAHSIX7D/PP-CD.png LANDING STRIP PILOT PROJECT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645656692714-B2240V4SMM8JYX6RYY0J/david%252Balbum%252Bpic%252Bfor%252BPP%252Bwebsite%252Bsmall.jpg LANDING STRIP - New Album Alert! David Philips, The Pleasure Pilots’ keyboardist/vocalist has released his new album, “What Happened To Love” with all original compositions by David and featuring many of the Pleasure Pilots’ musicians and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645224634815-LN0PA7CELYV1WQCJ88PU/Background-%28dark%29.jpg LANDING STRIP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645264339359-X7WPCUGOR9KRB2A8EB38/UFO-Banner-with-Cow%28lg%29.jpg LANDING STRIP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645556018214-WYZMW23QOS7T2HF11PZI/unsplash-image-xvZmhl-XV8c.jpg LANDING STRIP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645748389985-K5HLI7KM3XPBP6BG8E92/Pilot-Project-Banner.jpg LANDING STRIP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645778238309-X850OZ9D61ZS436PHIOM/unsplash-image-ALbQK8Mt-TA.jpg LANDING STRIP https://www.pleasurepilots.com/listen-more daily 0.75 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645748389985-K5HLI7KM3XPBP6BG8E92/Pilot-Project-Banner.jpg Listen More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1646198748943-BC7Z0T3LXI7POOBUI6FM/abstractPAGEback_bannerjpg.jpg Listen More https://www.pleasurepilots.com/copilots daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518718771792-65ORZ261G6YUHYKIUHRE/20228644_10211215287632808_9005158225496441760_n.jpg Co-Pilots - LEE TAYLOR | Saxophones Lee has performed with many of the top names in the music business including such popular artists as Vikki Carr, Lou Christie, Rosemary Clooney, The Fifth Dimension, The Four Tops, Crystal Gayle, Johnny Mathis, The McGuire Sisters, Wayne Newton, Olivia Newton-John, The O'Jays, Bernadette Peters, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, Ben Vereen, Bobby Vinton. He has also played with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra, and The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. As a jazz artist, Lee has performed with Toshiko Akiyoshi, Louis Bellson, Wayne Bergeron, Tony Campise, Matt Catingub, Frank Capp, Pete Cristlieb, Eddie Daniels, John Fedchock, Clay Jenkins, John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Joe Lovano, Bobby Shew, and so many more we can't list them all... LEARN MORE ABOUT LEE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518718771792-65ORZ261G6YUHYKIUHRE/20228644_10211215287632808_9005158225496441760_n.jpg Co-Pilots - LEE TAYLOR | Saxophones Lee has performed with many of the top names in the music business including such popular artists as Vikki Carr, Lou Christie, Rosemary Clooney, The Fifth Dimension, The Four Tops, Crystal Gayle, Johnny Mathis, The McGuire Sisters, Wayne Newton, Olivia Newton-John, The O'Jays, Bernadette Peters, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, Ben Vereen, Bobby Vinton. He has also played with The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra, and The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. As a jazz artist, Lee has performed with Toshiko Akiyoshi, Louis Bellson, Wayne Bergeron, Tony Campise, Matt Catingub, Frank Capp, Pete Cristlieb, Eddie Daniels, John Fedchock, Clay Jenkins, John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Joe Lovano, Bobby Shew, and so many more we can't list them all... LEARN MORE ABOUT LEE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1518023237875-MD9S0SCV52LN8US9QBVA/Rayatsantafebandstand2017 Co-Pilots - RAY GRIFFIN | Saxophones Ray's richly transparent and bluesy sound is made even more effective due to his deep melodic sensibility. In Northern California and Seattle, Ray played with The Moss Bros. Blues Band, Wickerman, Collins & Lewis, Hotcakes, Two Weeks Notice, and The Bishop Mayfield Band. In New Mexico, he has appeared in jazz bands Savant and Impulse, as well as with Terry Diers and Yaje, Hillary Smith & The GTs', Busy McCarroll & The Ambassadors of Pleasure, and more… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1645306178708-9XEEB7IL2G3DDA5TDIE9/dave%2Bbryant.jpg Co-Pilots - DAVE BRYANT | Drums In Dave’s prolific 35+ year career, he has performed and/or recorded with the legendary likes of Carlos Santana, Babatunde Olatunji, Ornette Coleman, The Holmes Brothers, Kathryn Russell, Jaco Pastorious, Alan Pasqua, Coco Montoya, Dave Douglas, Adrian Belew, Dizzy Gillespie, Pinetop Perkins, Richard Lloyd, El Negro, Michael Spiro, Dr. Osamu Katijima, Cecilia Noel, Chris Calloway, Tim Pierce, Robert Mirabel, Hank Roberts, Kermit Driscoll, Reggie Wooten, Randy Tico, Al MacDowell, Lawson Rollins, Shahin Shahida, Airto Moreare, Flora Purim, Mads Tolling and Alex Murzyn. When he’s not bringing down the house with his bombastic drum-stylings, he shares his knowledge with the next generation of young musicians as a teacher in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM. LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVE https://www.pleasurepilots.com/unit-b daily 0.75 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c202ed04426207ff8048c0/1765846420707-6MMXD78Y2GMYA3GMOB5A/UNIT+B+Pilots+web+1C+no+price+and+location.png Unit B