Dolorata is a modern day/old school band. This all-female quintet rocks with the sensibility of the 70's, while fully existing in the present tense. They play their original music with passion and raw power, combining unique past influences and experiences to create a new sound described most simply as "rock and roll". You feel the blues and soul that guided so many pioneering bands during rock's heyday, but you also hear the influence of today. This musical mix defines Dolorata.
The songs are recognizable and riff based - guided by lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Katie Colpitts. She is strongly supported by Dori Sappo on guitar/vocals; Veronica Savage on bass/vocals; Dawn Richardson on drums; and Emily Palen on violin. The band members previously played with Bay Area groups The Hail Marys, 4 Non Blondes, Shelley Doty Xtet, and The Amazon Mollies. Each brings their own vision to Dolorata; their blues influenced, hard rock inspired collaboration always packs a punch. Leaving their show, you might think, "It's only rock and roll, but I like it".
Somewhere between Cream and Led Zeppelin - Wolfmother and Queens of the Stone Age, you'll find the sound of Dolorata.
Damn right I was front and center, ya'll blast the ears and scorch the eyes! It was a pleasure and an honor meeting you all, and I'm totally bringing my whole crew to your next show. peace!
A night of GREAT San Francisco Rock n Roll with the door proceeds going to the Obama/Biden campaign. Four bands, Vin Rouge, Company Car, and A Band Called Pain, all of which are local healiners and opener Smiles coming together for a great cause. The night will also feature two DJ sets from CyberSutra and Ben Abstrakt. The Political Science Student Association of San Francisco State University will be providing volunteers for voter registration and various advocacy groups will be handing out info on some of the propositions on the ballot. Finally Ben Fish and Grace Joseph, two SF State artists will have their work on display. All you need to do is bring yourself and bring some friends for what will be a fun night of meeting new people, supporting local musicians and artists, and helping Obama win this election. Cost - $10 at the door.
Ok so I know I say this all the time, but you guys were so awesome last night!! I really enjoy watching Dawn play. I love love love watching her kill it on the drums, she's so awesome! And Veronica... I love when she goes off. She gets me going man!! Dori is just so freakin' cool when she plays! She plays heavy and I love that!! Emily always takes my breath away when she plays. She makes me feel nervous inside! :) And Katie, after last night, seeing you bleed all over your guitar, and watching how you just kept on playing, oh man, my level of admiration skyrocketed!!! You're a guitar god! And the shot out to me and my pregnant belly... of course I just melted! All of you were amazing! I love seeing you all play and I love that my little dude was able to rock out with me. So thank you for putting on such an awesome show! You killed it.... again!!!
Right back at ya'...especially Superhero and You Gotta Want It. Great sound!! The instrumentation is so unusual and very cool. We'll be going to the Red Devil show on 12/13 to support our MySpace pals, Gretchen and Clementine, so we'll see ya then.
My friend Jill is the one who turned me on to you guys...she had mentioned your show at the BC...I will be walking down to check it out!! See you @ the show--
Hey chicks! Drip Joy will be headlining a Union 69 show at Blake's on Telegraph this coming Friday. We have a whole new set and a new projectionist. Come check it out!
Drip Joy Keeping Score Jokes for Feelings Benvenue
when is the band coming to the southwest anyways? i'm absolutely starved for even moderately-edgy homosexuals. or did you decide on that lake erie tour instead?
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