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.
You guys killed it at the Pride show Sunday! I told of few of the people around me to stick around for Dolorata, and they were glad they did! I saw you backstage dancing around to BoA - that was quite a scene.
Hello girls! oh yes!!! we miss you too! It would be great if you manage it and come to Berlin! We would be glad too see you here as our guests! Everytime :-) love Kitty
Awesome show last night ladies! You guys truly rocked. The whole band is really digging your sound. So lets get an SF bill going and make stuff happen. Laters.
You all made me feel like the most special homo ever last night!...thank you for playing "HotRod".....also, Dawn, thanks for letting me hug you, as if you could have gotten away...i was on a mission! enjoy Europe!
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