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Calpurnia
Rock / Blues / Rock

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RICHMOND, Virginia
United States

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Member Since11/1/2006
Band Websitewww.calpurniatheband.com
Band MembersAdam Triplett - Vocals, keys
Allan Lockett - Guitars, Backing Vocals, Drums and Percussion, Dark Magic
Johnny "Bullwinkle" Clark - New Wave Bass
Mickey Wildman - Drums, Percussion and Crude Humor (the dawn of time- 01/2009)
Mitchell Kupferman - Bass (01/2007- 11/2008)
Sounds LikeReligious Armageddon.
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About Calpurnia
Calpurnia is a four-piece rock & roll outfit hailing from Richmond, VA. The band focuses on original music with a sound reminiscent of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Black Keys, Stone Temple Pilots, and Oasis.

The sounds of Calpurnia are rooted in the innovations of rock and roll’s past. Our music is a combination of blues rhythms and expansive rock melodies combined with modern hooks and grit. Every track re-asserts what music really does for people: it communicates love, heartbreak, and justice with power and sincerity. Our first effort is a four track disc entitled Glitz, Garters & A Dribble of Youth.

Booking information, including electronic or hardcopy press kits, can be requested by emailing rock@calpurniatheband.com or visiting www.CalpurniaTheBand.com.



REVIEW: Calpurnia – Glitz, Garters & A Dribble of Youth (2008)

Glitz... is the first official offering from the four-piece Richmond rock outfit, Calpurnia, a mix of driving guitar melodies, upbeat drumming, and soulful lyrics. Their sound is built heavily on mid-90’s guitar rock, but combines elements evocative of later 90’s skate rock, the Rolling Stones, and even the Smashing Pumpkins. They have a polished bareness to their songs, which can be owed in part to the limited production, but also the rawness and newness of the songs themselves. Similar in straddling genres to the Black Keys, this first EP finds Calpurnia getting their feet wet, and finding out exactly where they stand with their music. At times it seems like the band wants you to classify them as more of the same, a decision you knowingly regret, because they don’t adequately fit into any mold. Solos and tempo changes add excitement to the guitar chords and drum beats, themselves unique in the music scene today, and leaves you wanting to do nothing but dance along. Singer Adam Triplett’s voice belongs more in an early century blues bar not alongside passionate rock and roll, but that contrast is exactly where their strength lies, resulting in deep, heartfelt numbers. While their sound develops, this is what will distinguish them from other groups. There is a true originality in their songs, in every note, you can tell it is born out of a story or experience, good or bad, that has affected the course of their lives. To have that instant connection and relation is something that few bands can achieve. Each track is different from the others, without trying to be different, a genesis born from care and respect in all the pieces coming together, and returns to the basic fact, it’s all about the music. The record is aptly titled, because simply put, this is youth. Despair, joy, love, confusion, heartache, and many more emotions all float through, and they haven’t ignored any of them. Youth is about growing and discovering, and there is a lot of growing the band will do, across waves of up and downs, yet, if this is how they start, I surely wish to come along for the ride.

-Ethan Machemer



[The Boys of Calpurnia] are "delicious man pieces."

-Amanda Hilborn



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Glitz, Garters & a Dribble of Youth

CALPURNIA: Glitz, Garters & A Dribble of Youth



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Jun 22 2009 8:52 PM

Music to fly an inverted kite to.


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Jun 10 2009 9:28 PM

Hi there. Starframes debut album "Street Politics" is out! Now! Have a look, have a listen and then buy it!
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Jun 5 2009 6:46 PM

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May 27 2009 7:46 PM

The SeeDz





May 27 2009 4:56 PM

You gotta come see The SeeDz this Saturday at Cockade City Grill in Petersburg. It’s a new bar for us, I hear the people there are AWESOME! The SeeDz will be playing with special guest The Stems. Bring your BUDZ!!
Cool Straps





May 16 2009 6:00 PM

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for the add. If you ever need a guitar strap, let me know! Have a great weekend and thanks again, Terri
THE INFLUENCE





May 12 2009 8:33 PM

We are playing Canal Club Thursday night with our friends Counterfeit Molly. Can you make it out?
SAHARA RAIN





May 9 2009 12:13 AM

NEW CD OUT NOW / SAHARA RAIN

Rockers, you can order now the brand new SAHARA RAIN album
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thank you dear friends!
Gene Smilek (music) RICHMOND, VA TONIGHT!!!





Apr 29 2009 8:17 AM

Hey! Whatcha up to?
ArchaiA





Apr 15 2009 5:39 PM

just droping by to say hi!! also we have some sweet shows coming up you should visit your page and check them out!!

ps lets play something in the future!!!

ArchaiA
KAURA





Mar 25 2009 11:14 PM

Calpurnia (FREE SONG!!)
Thanks for the add!

We are finishing off our first full length album that will be out later this year. We will be adding more videos soon, so come back. We are also on Facebook, and you can find us under KAURA.
In the meantime check out our live video for One Becomes Two and let us know what you think:
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Thanks Ben Jones KAURA
The SeeDz





Mar 2 2009 3:41 PM

You should come out and rock out with The SeeDz this weekend! WILD WINGS in C-ville on FRIDAY and LIVEWIRES on SATURDAY in Hopewell.
It’ going to be awesome!! NEW MUSIC!!
MUGO





Feb 6 2009 12:54 AM

MUGO
LAST TRY [IS RECORDING THEIR NEW ALBUM]





Jan 7 2009 6:48 PM

Heyy we've got a show in Vineland coming up that I was wondering if you'd be interested in coming to. The show is January 24th at Hanger 84 with Shane (valencia), The Years Gone By, The Crosstown Rivalry. Please let me know if you'd like to come!

Vic
Dean Berry





Jan 2 2009 4:25 AM

Friday, Jan.2 The B-side Electric Blues Band, featuring Brian Fones, Dean Berry, Andre Labelle, and Jon Grigg will be playing at The Blues Place,1702 Boulevard, Colonial Heights VA.
8:30-12
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Dec 30 2008 6:05 PM

what up, we're playing Canal Club on Saturday. It would be great to have your support. Saturday 9:00 Five bucks Supported by Against Grace Thanks, TI
B.U.D.s (BlowUpDads)





Dec 13 2008 5:43 PM

Thanks for becoming our friend, you guys sound great. Let us know if you tour the north east and we'll be there to check you out.
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Nov 25 2008 3:42 PM

Heyy its vic.. our cd is up on smartpunk. com... click here if your interested!

and if you have the time please let us know what you think of our acoustic song! thank you!!
One Friend





Nov 23 2008 2:00 AM

thanks again for setting that up. it was a lot of fun and the first time we've played there.
Hopefully we can set something up together after the first of the year.
Rogue Saint





Nov 21 2008 2:22 AM

Rogue Saint wants to thank you for your support!
We’re having a FREE Anniversary Show to thank everyone – YOU’RE INVITED!

Dec 6th @ the Firehouse Grill
3988 University Dr., Fairfax, Virginia 22030
11:00 PM

Come on down and ROCK OUT WITH US!!!!!!!

www. myspace. com/roguesaintband
VeKams





Nov 17 2008 7:36 PM

Hey Guys,

If ya'll are free on Tuesday the 25th, swing on by the show. We'll be going on around 10 and doing a quick half hour set.
Hammer No More the Fingers





Nov 17 2008 5:14 PM

good times, gents.
good times!
Samantha Cohen





Nov 6 2008 5:56 PM

XOXO
Drinkin in Richmond!!





Nov 4 2008 8:12 PM



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Oct 11 2008 2:40 PM

Sounds good guys! we need to catch up and play a show, Take care fella's
Peace, jeb
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