Autopilot - Band

Certain guitar riffs unmistakably evoke the trademark sounds of The Beatles, The Stones, Eric Clapton , or Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan or many others.  The same goes for the unforgettable drumming heard in the Allman Brothers and behind Motown tunes, or the familiar bass run that makes you want to dance.  These sounds, artists, and their writing  are what Autopilot is all about.

The Band’s name came from the way a song-list materializes during the band’s performances.  Very often a chord progression, a beat, or a guitar break within one tune will evolve into the performance of another song by another artist – not guided by a list, but by a sound, a mood – on autopilot…

We enjoy playing music, and we play the music we enjoy.  Our music gets its energy from the joy of the audience dancing, laughing and having fun. Autopilot began playing clubs, private events and benefits in 2005.

Autopilot – Members

Wil Dallas - Lead guitar, rhythm guitar and vocals:   has performed in various Rock and Tribute bands. He Presently performs with Autopilot and with U2 Tribute Band, Elevation

John Williams - Lead guitar, rhythm guitar and vocals:  long time musician, John is also a percussionist and plays keyboards.  He currently performs with Autopilot, Cantico (Latin, Jazz and popular tunes), and with Small Pond All Stars ( Jazz).

Chris Pardue - Drums, percussion and vocals:  also a veteran musician Chris started singing and anchoring the beat drumming with numerous rock bands as a teenager. Chris's influences include ledgendary drummers, "Bonzo" Bonham, Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta.

Randy Allinson - Bass guitar and vocal:   Randy plays Folk, Rock, Bluegrass and Jazz.  In addition to Bass guitar, he also plays the upright bass, acoustic guitar and banjo. In addition to Autopilot he has recently played with Max’s Birthday Band (Jazz), The Deep River Band (Bluegrass) and The Ordinaires ( acapella /southern gospel)  

Autopilot – Covers List

The Allman Brothers               Atlanta Rhythm Section

B.B. King                               Beatles

Big Head Todd                       Black Crows

Blind Faith                              Bonnie Raitt

The Byrds                              Cream

Crosby Stills Nash & Young   Donavan

Doobie Brothers                     Eagles

Eric Clapton                           Grateful Dead

James Brown                          Jimi Hendrix

Keb Mo                                 Neil Young

Otis Redding                           Paul Simon

REM                                      The Rolling Stones

Roy Orbison                           Santana

Steely Dan                              Steve Miller Band

Stevie Ray Vaughan                Tom Petty and The Heart Breakers

Traffic                                     Van Morrison

The Who                                 Wilson Pickett