[10] The name "Blind Pilot" was conceived by the founding members, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski, during the early days of the band in Astoria, Oregon.

The name emerged while they were residing in an old cannery building located at the confluence of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, where they would often see pilot boats navigating the waters.

Inspired by the visual impact of the word "pilot" marked on these boats and considering their impending first tour by bicycle, the duo felt the name resonated with their venture into the unknown.

Israel Nebeker elaborated on the choice of the name during a 2012 interview with Imagine TV Network in Singapore, explaining that the term "blind" aptly described their initial music tour.

"[11] In a 2009 interview with LAist, Nebeker further highlighted the aptness of the name, describing a "blind pilot" as a metaphor for diving into the unknown and navigating uncharted territories, mirroring their experiences as they started their musical journey without a clear path.

They made more than two dozen stops along the way, including Port Townsend, Seattle, Olympia, Portland, Corvallis, Eugene, Coos Bay, Arcata and Santa Cruz.

[18][19] Subsequent touring for the album included a performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 9, as well as returns to Lollapalooza and Sasquatch.

[23] Blind Pilot's music has been featured in some television programs, including Chuck, One Tree Hill, Californication, and Private Practice.

In preparation for their newest album in 8 years, In The Shadow of the Holy Mountain, Blind Pilot toured in their new quartet form (consisting of Israel Nebeker, Ryan Dobrowski, Luke Ydstie, and Kati Claborn, as well as with some contribution from violinist and Blind Pilot Tour Manager Lauren Jacobson) all across the country, starting on June 16th, 2024, in Medford, Oregon, and continuing through November of 2024 [25]

Drummer Ryan Dobrowski, a professional artist based in Tucson, did the artwork for 3 Rounds and a Sound, We Are the Tide, and In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain, as well as the singles Like A Bird, Jacaranda, and Brave.