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Her Name is Calla
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Member Since11/17/2004
Band Websitewww.hernameiscalla.co.uk
Band Members

Members:

Sophie Barnes - Trumpet, Accordion, French Horn, Vocals

Thomas Corah - Synthesis, Trombone, Piano, Vocals

Sophie Green - Violin, Vocals

Michael Love - Bass, Vocals

Tom Morris - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Magnus Organ

Adam Weikert - Drums, Synthesis, Keyboards, Banjo, Guitar

occasionally:

David Dhonau - Cello

Alumni / Contributors

Lloyd Carter, Andrew Coles, Fin Corah, Scott Everett, Richard Knox, Gavin 'G-shock' Miller, Edie Morris, Olivia Morris, Steve Naish, Public Relations Exercise, Joseph Ross, Alex Webb, Steven Webb, Joe Williams.

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Tickets for forthcoming shows

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Lexington Arms, London London - 2nd November - Tickets

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UK Booking

rich@sleepsoundagency.com

Euro Booking

timo@denovali.com

Band

hernameiscalla@hotmail.com

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The Heritage

Limited Edition Vinyl Version - Limited to 500 copies

Lp comes in thick glossy covers. 100 pieces on clear vinyl w/ violet haze, 200 pieces on a clear + violet mix, 200 pieces on black.

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A Blood Promise

Handpackaged CD/DVD - Limited to 300 Copies

blood promise

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Condor and River

12" Split with Maybeshewill

condor split

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The Heritage

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"This album comes extremely recommended. 8/10" Silent Ballet

'The Heritage’ is, simply put, a masterpiece of modern music...they have produced what must surely be one of the records of 2008. 6/6" Sonic Dice

"...there can be no denying that Her Name Is Calla are one of the most daring, unconventional bands the UK has to offer right now. For that alone we should all be exceedingly thankful. 8/10" Drowned in Sound

"Suffice to say, there had to be a step forward at some point, and clearly this is it. 10/10" Rockfood Magazine

"Its a terrific record in terms of both scope and achievement. 9/10" The Four Oh Five

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Sounds LikeHer Name Is Calla
Record LabelUK- Gizeh Records, Europe/USA- Denovali Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Firebug, White Noise Festival Leicester, Midlands
Mar 27 2010 8:00P
TBA, BOOKING NOW GB, Scotland
Mar 28 2010 8:00P
The Cluny, Newcastle Newcastle, Northeast
Mar 29 2010 8:00P
Holy Trinity Church, Leeds Leeds, Northwest
Mar 30 2010 8:00P
TBA, BOOKING NOW GB, Midlands
Mar 31 2010 8:00P
The Lexington, London London
Apr 1 2010 8:00P
Stuk Leuven, Brussels-capital
Apr 2 2010 8:00P
Northern Germany - Booking now DE
Apr 3 2010 8:00P
Berlin - Booking now Berlin
Apr 4 2010 8:00P
Zuckerfabrik Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Apr 5 2010 8:00P
Czech Rep. - Booking now CZ
Apr 6 2010 8:00P
Southern Germany - Booking now DE
Apr 7 2010 8:00P
Austria - Booking now AT
Apr 8 2010 8:00P
Ponyhof Frankfurt, Hessen
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
Germany - Booking now DE
Apr 10 2010 8:00P
France - Booking now FR

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   About Her Name is Calla

Formed some years ago out of a desire to create music that had a more emotional core, Her Name is Calla have since expanded to a six piece, seven if you include occasional addition of cello. The music they make is the music they want to make. Encapsulating brass, strings, pianos, oddities and anything else at their disposal, they craft songs and music that have a heart. That heart may not always be the one people are used to, not the bright red shining symbol of love and hope, but a heart somehow more personal.

Touring with iLiKETRAiNS at the back end of 2007 as a four piece, they found a life they could fit into. Playing to sold out shows and finding new friends. Being immersed in the music. That year also saw the release of the 'Condor and River' on Loom, and 'A Moment of Clarity' on Gizeh, two records that won the band a great deal of critical acclaim. These were followed in 2008 with the mini-album - The Heritage. Again, the critics loved it, those that heard it loved it, and slowly more and more people caught on. Playing shows up and down the UK through 2008 the four piece gradually expanded to include cello and trumpet.

A show at Holy Trinity Church in Leeds signalled the end of live gigging for a while. It was time to write. Time to write their debut full-length album. Early 2009 saw the addition of violin, and experiments with accordians and out of tune organs. The material started taking shape. A number of songs were written and recorded, music which found it's way onto a limited DVD release. Collaborating with Ashley Dean AKA Broken Pixel (ex-iLiKETRAiNS) resulted in a story being told around massive live track New England as the centrepiece for this DVD.

In 2009, Calla's current manifestation in sound form consists of manifold instruments like guitar, violin, drums, cello, bass, trombone, cello, trumpet, piano, and live electronics. Preceded by the Dvd 'A Blood Promise', 'The Heritage', only released in the UK up to now, will see its re-release on both Cd and Vinyl and with new artwork on the European continent, as Denovali Records feels that it is about time to make HNIC's music known to a broader audience.

Even at this point, a definite unveiling of Calla's identity seems out of reach. But, somebody once said that beauty is the perfect balance of order and complexity. HNIC may not be aware of this insight, their music is nonetheless a manifestation of it.

It's a long process, and one that Her Name is Calla take no shortcuts on. The end result is something they are all very excited about. Excited about creating the music, about playing the music, and about getting back on the road again.

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Releases

The Heritage (CD + Vinyl 2nd Edition) Gizeh Records / Denovali Records TBA 2009

A Blood Promise DVD/CD 9th March 2009

Condor and River (Re-issue) Split 12" with Maybeshewill November 2008

The Heritage (mini album) Gizeh Records CD 2008

A Moment of Clarity (single) Gizeh Records 7" Vinyl + CDR 2007

Condor and River (Single) Loom Music CDR 2007

Hideous Box (Single) Self Released CDR 2006

The White and the Skin (Single) Self Released CDR 2006

Blueprints: Augustus, Will You Build Again? (Various Demos. Mainly given out to friends) CDR 2005

Cracked Wooden Hands of the Master Craftsman (EP) Self released CDR 2005

Paraplegia (Single) Self released CDR 2005


   


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Benjamin Robinson

Benjamin Robinson



Nov 16 2009 7:50 PM

Great stuff..... Very haunting and atmospheric indeedly so...
Daniel. Photographer, Nice guy!

Daniel. Photographer, Nice guy!



Nov 7 2009 5:36 PM

Hiya, really enjoyed Brainwash last week!
Some photos at www.kluens.co.uk
FREЭRIDЭR PHOTOGЯAPHY

FREЭRIDЭR  PHOTOGЯAPHY



Nov 5 2009 11:04 PM

Hey there! Just got the Blood Promise and I feel so ...lucky! Artwork is amazing and the DVD is super! Thanks a lot for being there...
Christopher Nosnibor

Christopher Nosnibor



Nov 3 2009 3:53 AM

Absolutely belting performance at Brainwash yesterday, guys. In fact, a good afternoon / evening all round!
WWW.CHRISENSELL.CO.UK

Chris Ensell



Nov 3 2009 3:53 AM

cheers guys, hope you like my work?
The Goodbyes

The Goodbyes



Nov 3 2009 3:53 AM

Just stopping by to say hi!
-The Goodbyes
Shoes With Rockets

Paul Ewen



Oct 28 2009 10:24 AM

I raise a glass, pour it over my eyes, down my trousers...
Outside Tongues

Outside Tongues



Oct 27 2009 9:30 PM

Great stuffs!!!!

Thanks a lot for add.

Cheers from Tdg Rock City (NA) ITALY

ORCASSAM / O.T.
We Sell Seashells

We Sell Seashells



Oct 16 2009 9:30 PM


SUPERBEARDFEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(postrockextravaganza II)

THURSDAY 26th NOVEMBER

A NIGHT OF PROG&POST ROCK FOR YOUR DELECTATION:

Charlie's Heroes

Combining the immense dynamism of Explosions in the Sky/Caspian with elements of complexity akin to local legends: Vessels. Definitely definitely not to be missed

http://www.myspace.com/charlieshero
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We Sell Seashells

Expect the theatre of Yes crossed with Silver Mount Zion, Can fused with the uplift of Sigur Ros

http://www.myspace.com/wesellseashellsband
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Khuda

cross-breeding the ominous riffage of Slint and Endgame-era Fugazi with the beastly raucousness of such local legends as That Fucking Tank.

http://www.myspace.com/khudamusic
_______________________

Thieftaker

Opening the night we have the distinctive melodrama of Leeds 4 piece TT. Flavours of Wildbeasts wrestle with guitar work reminiscent of Jeff Buckley's Mystery White Boy and Hendrix.

http://www.myspace.com/thieftakerband

Packhorse, Doors 7.30, £4
Wolverhampton - New Venue 2010

Wolverhampton - New Venue 2010



Oct 14 2009 6:09 PM

new venue opening in wolves 2010 please message us with your contact details if you would like to play!
FREЭRIDЭR PHOTOGЯAPHY

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Oct 10 2009 7:19 AM

Hey I think it's time to come to Greece!
dina

dina



Oct 3 2009 12:49 PM

so is your music!
thanks :)
worriedaboutsatan

worriedaboutsatan



Oct 1 2009 4:41 PM

we've got you a gig doing worriedaboutstan covers ;-) tom x
worriedaboutsatan

worriedaboutsatan



Sep 30 2009 4:23 PM

hahaha, damn... well i guess you can play our songs acoustically in one city when we're in another, and we can tour all over all the time, constantly. much like that idea i had for manrape...
Glass Leaves

Glass Leaves



Sep 23 2009 10:45 PM

Hey there

Thanks for the friendship.
We hope you like our music.

Glass Leaves
aljósmynda

aljósmynda



Sep 23 2009 9:25 PM

beautiful!
a giant breeze

a giant breeze



Sep 8 2009 3:27 AM

Hi there,
you played a great concert at cafe glocksee, h!
Just listen to my music!
Cheers, a giant breeze





La Folie Verte

Jana Volkmann



Sep 1 2009 11:42 AM

The original version is a tiny bit more idiomatic... I hope. :) Well, see you in April - I hope you enjoyed your tour so far!
La Folie Verte

Jana Volkmann



Aug 31 2009 10:44 PM

Dear Callas,

I wrote a review about your show at Schokoladen for the German Webzine rockzoom.de: http://rockzoom.de/2009/08/31/her-name-is-calla-schokoladen-berlin-27-08-2009/

It's German, though, but I hope you understand it & like what I wrote. Anyway - thanks for the great show! :)
Timon

Timon Schleheck



Aug 29 2009 10:32 AM

hi guys!

hope youll recognize me from yesterday ^^

i just made a myspace acc only to contact you - what an honor...

well. hope we'll met again, untill then have a nice tour in netherlands

Timon

P.S.: Leverkusen is in Nordrhein-Westfalen not in Rheinland-Pfalz
Emma

Emma Evans



Aug 27 2009 3:06 AM


SCHOKOLADEN !GEKÜNDIGT!

SCHOKOLADEN        !GEKÜNDIGT!



Aug 24 2009 9:44 AM

get in the crowd and melt away...

HER NAME IS CALLA && THE HORRIBLE TREES @ Schokoladen

Schokolade statt Einheitsbrei!!!
Antje Hildebrandt

Antje Hildebrandt



Aug 21 2009 2:56 AM

hi, i'm a friend of adam's and was at your gig last night. you are really amazing - definitly the headlines of the night! good luck with your tour to germany! if your van breaks down you need to call the ADAC, they'll sort you out (just so you know). anyway, amaaaaaaazing (you are)!
Silent Devices.

Silent Devices.



Aug 19 2009 1:53 PM

Guys, Pour More Oil is stunning.

Listen to our new tracks, thanks a lot.


TO BURY A GHOST

TO BURY A GHOST



Aug 19 2009 1:52 PM

cheers for the amazing show last night guys, was well worth the trek from northampton. Good luck with the rest of the tour!   jon
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