When Chris Michael (formerly Shapes & Distance, Picture Atlantic) started recording demos for his newest recording project, he knew that he needed to bring in some talented and interesting musicians to help bring out the sound in his head. Chris met Peter (keys and bass) in late 2010 and it was obvious that there was a unique musical dialogue. After some intense songwriting and demos, they discovered and recruited Michael (drums, percussion) after playing with him only once. The band worked tirelessly focusing their energy on unique and interesting songwriting, their trademark tight sound, and trying to revive a stagnant local music scene. After a humbling tour of the Pacific Northwest and a grueling recording process for their debut Ep, "The Molecules Ep", the band is focused on getting their music out to everyone in the San Francisco bay area and beyond. Setting up home base at Love at First Slice (formerly Shaker's Pizza) and helping to turn it into a legitimate local venue was a huge turning point for the band. "Ive always been a little bummed about the local scene in the bay area. Awesome venues closing down, a general apathy about local artists, and a generally diluted scene has been sort of depressing," says Chris, "Having a great small venue with great food and great people is really important for local bands. We get to book shows for locals that we love and there is always a great turn out. I love that we get to be a part of that." Sharing bills with local favorites Speak Friend, Bonnie and the Bang Bang, Stop Motion Poetry, The Trims, Early States, Sunrunners, and The Common Men, Spanish Cannons are well on their way into the ears and hearts of bay area concert goers. They plan to have their new album, yet untitled, out by the first week of February.