Ace Bandits

Originally founded by high school friends, the Ace Bandits began as a "funk rock" 4 piece group that included a saxophone. Through several reincarnations, the group has spent the past several years as a three piece, playing alternative/modern rock. Most recently the group has sized down to two members and is going stronger than ever! Friends since preschool, Tobias Holenstein and Bruce Hector continue to make new and exciting music. Tobias leads the group with guitar and vocals. Utilizing a homemade system he pumps out music through both guitar and bass amps. With the skill of a mad scientist he uses an array of loops and effects to fill a musical spectrum beyond what you would expect of a two piece group. Bruce ties everything together with blasting drum beats and back up vocals.

The group released a five song EP in 2013 titled "Subtle Expressions" and has most recently, as of 2015, released three singles; "Trompe L'oel", "Silence Said It All" and "Same Old Thing". All of which can be downloaded from the bands bandcamp page for free. In October 2015 Ace Bandits also came out with an official music video for "Silence Said It All", which can be found on this facebook page and the bands Youtube channel.

Ace Bandits have performed all over the LA area, including the Sunset Strip. The band has played several big name venues such as, The Viper Room, The Knitting Factory (before it closed), House Of Blues (Foundation Room) and The Rainbow Bar & Grill (AKA The Rainbow Room).

Ace Bandits' sound can be described as having vocal elements similar to Adam Lazzara of "Taking Back Sunday", while having some musical elements that resemble the electronic sound of MGMT with a modern rock feel.

In April 2016 Battle For The Vans Warped Tour (Affiliated with Skinnie Magazine and Acropolis Records) wrote and article about the band, which can be found via the link below. http://acropolisrecords.com/2016/04/06/bands-we-love-ace-bandits/