Pilfers
Reggae & ska band from New York, NY · formed 1997
- Shows on record
- 18
- Rooms played
- 17
- Cities
- 15
- Releases
- 12
- Last show
- Mar 8, 2026Crossroads
About
Pilfers is a band from New York, NY, formed in 1997, tagged punk, reggae, rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 1999 to 2026, across 17 rooms in 15 cities.
- Pilfers formed in 1997 — MusicBrainz
- Pilfers is based in New York — MusicBrainz
- James Blanck: member — MusicBrainz
- Anna Milat-Meyer: member — MusicBrainz
- Vinnie Nobile: member — MusicBrainz
- Coolie Ranx: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Pilfers has 4 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1994–2025 — MusicBrainz
- Pilfers is from New York City , New York , United States — Wikipedia
- Pilfers has 4 members: Coolie Ranx, Nick Bacon, James Blanck, Anna Milat-Meyer — Wikipedia
- Pilfers plays Ska — Wikipedia
- Pilfers has 8045 listeners on Last.fm — Pilfers on Last.fm
- Pilfers has released 10 recordings between 1996 and 2015 — Pilfers on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
18 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 19994 shows
- 20161 show
- 20171 show
- 20181 show
- 20192 shows
- 20201 show
- 20212 shows
- 20231 show
- 20241 show
- 20253 shows
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Crossroads · GarwoodSupportwith Murphy's Law, Kirkby Kiss, The Pietasters, +4 | Support | Murphy's Law, Kirkby Kiss, The Pietasters, +4 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | House of Independents · Asbury ParkSupportwith Five Iron Frenzy, The Rectors | Support | Five Iron Frenzy, The Rectors |
| Nov 1, 2025 | House of Blues - Chicago · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Run and Punch, Stacked Like Pancakes, Something To Do, +5 | Headliner | Run and Punch, Stacked Like Pancakes, Something To Do, +5 |
| May 28, 2025 | The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop · RaleighHeadlinerwith Ruler, Plastic Flamingos | Headliner | Ruler, Plastic Flamingos |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Starland Ballroom · SayrevilleSupportwith Goldfinger, Save Ferris, Joystick, +1 | Support | Goldfinger, Save Ferris, Joystick, +1 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | House of Independents · Asbury ParkSupportwith Five Iron Frenzy, Mephiskapheles | Support | Five Iron Frenzy, Mephiskapheles |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Irem Country Club · DallasHeadlinerwith Rude Boy George, Catbite, The TRiBE (PA) | Headliner | Rude Boy George, Catbite, The TRiBE (PA) |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Reggie's · ChicagoSupportwith Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, +2 | Support | Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, +2 |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Garden Amphitheatre · Garden GroveHeadlinerwith Half Past Two | Headliner | Half Past Two |
| Aug 10, 2019 | El Corazon · SeattleHeadlinerwith Monkey, The Von Tramps, Rundown Kreeps, +1 | Headliner | Monkey, The Von Tramps, Rundown Kreeps, +1 |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Pyramid Scheme · Grand RapidsSupportwith Five Iron Frenzy | Support | Five Iron Frenzy |
| Sep 14, 2018 | The Liberty Belle - Rocks Off Concert Cruise · New York (NYC)Supportwith Goldfinger | Support | Goldfinger |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Will's Pub · OrlandoSupportwith Joystick, The Hoverounds, Control This | Support | Joystick, The Hoverounds, Control This |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Reggie's Rock Club · ChicagoSupportwith Five Iron Frenzy, J. Navarro & The Traitors, Still Alive | Support | Five Iron Frenzy, J. Navarro & The Traitors, Still Alive |
| Apr 16, 1999 | Chain Reaction · AnaheimSupportwith Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's | Support | Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's |
| Apr 15, 1999 | Empire Club · San DiegoSupportwith Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's | Support | Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's |
| Apr 14, 1999 | Roxy Theatre · West HollywoodSupportwith Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's | Support | Mustard Plug, 78 Rpm's |
| Apr 10, 1999 | Cocodrie · San FranciscoSupportwith Mustard Plug, Nicotine, 78 Rpm's | Support | Mustard Plug, Nicotine, 78 Rpm's |
Where they play
17 rooms in 15 citiesRooms played most
- House of Independents · Asbury Park2 shows
- Chain Reaction · Anaheim1 show
- Cocodrie · San Francisco1 show
- Crossroads · Garwood1 show
- El Corazon · Seattle1 show
Cities played
- Chicago3 shows
- Asbury Park2 shows
- Anaheim1 show
- Dallas1 show
- Garden Grove1 show
and 10 other cities
Live history
18 shows on record- Shows counted
- 18
- First on record
- Apr 1999
- Latest on record
- Mar 2026
Shows per year
- 19994
- 20161
- 20171
- 20181
- 20192
- 20201
- 20212
- 20231
- 20241
- 20253
- 20261
Top rooms
- House of Independents, Asbury Park · 2
- Crossroads, Garwood · 1
- House of Blues - Chicago, Chicago · 1
- The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Raleigh · 1
- Starland Ballroom, Sayreville · 1
Top cities
- Chicago, IL · 3
- Asbury Park, NJ · 2
- Anaheim, CA · 1
- Garwood · 1
- West Hollywood, CA · 1
Often on the bill with: 78 RPM's, Mustard Plug, Five Iron Frenzy, Goldfinger, Abigail Williams, Backyard Superheroes, Borknagar, Catbite
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
12 releases, 1994–2025Kawaii
2025 · Single
From Far
2015 · Album
Ska Is Dead Vol. 2, #5
2013
Skunkdiskak Vol. 2 - International Reggaemartxaska (Skunk Konexioa)
2001
Climbing
2000
Chawalaleng
1999 · Album
Agua
1999
Hypnotize
1997
Pilfers
1997
New York Beat Volume 2: Breaking And Entering
1997
Rude By Association
1996
Pilfers
1994 · Album
Lineup
- James Blanck
- Anna Milat-Meyer
- Vinnie Nobile
Former
- Coolie Ranx
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
6 members on record- Anna Milat-Meyertenure unknown
- Coolie Ranxleft, years unknown
- James Blancktenure unknown
- Nick Bacontenure unknown
- Vic Rosariotenure unknown
- Vinnie Nobiletenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Bim Skala Bim (via Vinnie Nobile), Les Misérables Brass Band (via Vinnie Nobile), Skinnerbox (via Anna Milat-Meyer)
Members' earlier bands: The Toasters (via Coolie Ranx)
Shares members with: Cenzo (via Vinnie Nobile), Father Goose Music (via Vic Rosario), Los Mas Valientes (via Anna Milat-Meyer), Lost City Angels (via Nick Bacon), The True Warriors (via James Blanck)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Pilfers on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Pilfers on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.