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testa rosa
Pop / Rock / Indie



MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
United States

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Member Since4/3/2006
Band MembersBetty Blexrud-Strigens
vocals, guitar, piano, synth

Damian Strigens
drums, guitar, vocals, bass

Paul Hancock
bass, guitar, piano, synth, vocals

add up to 3 side players for the full platter experience

Jay Tiller
drums, guitar

Bill Backes
drums

Glori Butero
vocals, keys

Troy Butero
guitar


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"Testa Rosa is an absolute treasure with not one song that lacks in quality or artistic vision."
ObscureSound.com

"Every once in a while an album comes along that makes one really sit up and take notice... Blindingly beautiful."
Jo-Anne Greene - All Music Guide

"for anybody looking for a throwback to a time when songwriting mattered...Testa Rosa will send you back there."
Petere Lindblad - Goldmine Magazine
Record LabelLatest Flame Records
Type of LabelIndie








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Jul 4 2008 2:00P
Bradford Beach Pavillion Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 8 2008 6:30P
Chill on the Hill Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Juniper Tar





Jul 1 2008 11:52 AM

We love you!
Jim J "Slim"





Jun 30 2008 7:00 PM

Hey Testa Rosa, great show at Summerfest. $11 would have been a steal for the CD (Beer was $6!!!), but thanks for tracking me down afterwards! Hope to see you again soon.

Slim
Cascio Groove Garage





Jul 1 2008 7:31 AM

Testa Rosa = Awesome! Thank you so much for playin' the fest!
Roller Derby Music Project





Jun 11 2008 12:48 PM

yay! we'll see ya at the high noon!
sarah baroo





Jun 3 2008 11:58 AM

I really like 'My Sin'. The violin(?) sounds great. It was the kick in the butt I needed to finally go out and buy your album.
rocksellout.com





May 29 2008 11:54 PM

Damian,
Jeff McDonald and his daughter were our podcast guests recently...stop bu and check it out. There's a link at the bottom of the entry to a recent interview I had with him as well.

http://rocksellout. com/2008/05/30/here-comes-the-summer-podcast/

Kip
The Blissters





Apr 20 2008 10:10 AM

WE HEART TESTA ROSA. THANKS FOR HAVING US.
LET'S DO IT UP AGAIN SOON!!!
Miss Kelley





Apr 19 2008 10:05 AM

Hey! Had lots of fun last night. Great job on the Musicland references - that shit will never get old!
Thanks for a good time,
Kelley
Eli Cash





Apr 19 2008 9:03 AM

...now I'm following up my own comment. It WAS great to finally see you guys live, and I'm real glad you had an album there I could buy off ya. I still have your songs stuck in my head from last night. The record sounds great (as expected), I'm hopin' there's another one on the way shortly.
-Eli Cash

http://www. elicash. com
Eli Cash





Apr 15 2008 11:05 PM

Looking forward to finally witnessing your band live this Friday (at Cactus Club). I've heard
great things, and can't wait to see for myself.
Hope I can get the album there, as well, which I've been meaning to pick up for some time now.
Maybe even buy the band a round, if ya want it.
See ya there,
ELi

http://www. elicash. com
Two Loons for Tea





Mar 23 2008 2:22 PM

Hello Testa Rosa -- we're really looking forward to our show with you at Shank Hall on Wed Mar 26! We like your music, and have heard good things about Shank Hall too from our Wisconsin band-mates on this tour, Craig Walkner and William Kopecky.
Easter Records





Mar 17 2008 10:39 AM

hooray!
A Saboteur...





Feb 25 2008 10:09 AM

Hey- I love the fun we have, & the songs of course. Ebow- I wouldn't say it's mean...pretty docile, actually. But I'll work at it and get it.
Looking forward to the next time!
sarah baroo





Feb 23 2008 2:20 PM

you all sounded awesome on cafe tonight...last night. i liked the german a lot. :]
Patrick





Feb 13 2008 1:19 PM

Thanks for the add. I only recently discovered your music and immediately ordered the CD. I really love it! Another recent discovery of mine is Nicole Atkins. I see you have a gig next week together with her. Wish I could be there. If you ever come to play in Europe and The Netherlands in particular, let me know. Then I'll be there!
Clementine





Jan 23 2008 5:28 PM

wow! i've heard "of" you guys forever, but never actually heard your music before....I frickin love it!, great vocal harmonies! The recording sounds great, if we don't get a show together this time around hopefully we will play together sooner than later. matt
Julie





Jan 12 2008 6:54 PM

Hey dere! My recommendations for you pink elephant people are to keep adding friends and come to Chicago sometime!
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains





Dec 25 2007 10:49 AM

Quite excited for the January show. Happy holidays!!
elusive Parallelograms





Dec 17 2007 10:26 AM

what a successful show for blizzard like conditions.

Thanks again for playing on my birthday, and for the album. it rocks my socks off with a 50's rock sort of mentality, mixed with an indie rock senseability.

have to do it again there in 08 time period,

peace and cheers,

-cory and EP
Erin





Dec 14 2007 5:07 PM

thank you, thank you for the awesome surprise in the mail! i can't wait to play those songs for the annual holiday show! :)

and, hope you have an awesome show tomorrow -- i'm gonna be in chicago, but will be thinking of you. knock 'em dead. you're all excellent people. xo
Miss Kelley





Dec 12 2007 11:54 AM

Hey Betty - see you on Saturday!!!!!
fly neurotic





Dec 4 2007 11:07 AM

You guys are refreshing. I'm excited for the 15th
Hydrojen





Oct 12 2007 9:37 AM

Great gig last night Kids!!!
Dark side of the bearded accomodator!
MEOW!!! (with bottom teeth)
Miss Kelley





Sep 10 2007 10:39 AM

Book About Clouds is on 91.7 right now, FUN!!
Sean Phipps


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Aug 14 2007 10:55 AM

Love the tunes! Ollie & Delilah is an earworm.


Cheers,
Sean
JanHan





Aug 5 2007 9:16 AM

Thanks - we had fun at the show!
B&B Music Zine





Aug 2 2007 2:40 PM

Betty,
Hello. Met you at Interpol / Calla the other night. So happy I did. We all listened to your music and love it!!! Stacy
ObscureSound.com





Jul 30 2007 11:45 AM

the love is returned. :D

keep up the great work.
longacre





Jul 28 2007 5:12 AM

The kids loved ya at Made in Milwaukee!!!
Eyeliner Spice





Jul 26 2007 11:46 AM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! you kids finally put up my favorite song so it's my profile song...been waiting. trust me i love the german version but i can't sing along with it.
Tychovski





Jul 22 2007 7:19 AM

Testa Rosa - Thank you so much for the addition. A friend of mine just turned me on to you and I'm loving your sound. Great melodies, great arrangements, great lyrics - total package. Can't wait to hear more and hope to see you performing live soon!
Eyeliner Spice





Jun 26 2007 5:48 PM

Hey kids...erica c from The Blissters. you need to know that every other cd in my car has suffered due to getting your cd... O & D is my favorite song ever and i wish i could STOP listening but i can't.
Broad Vocabulary





Jun 2 2007 2:49 PM

Thanks again for playing last night! We had a great time and hope you did too.
Miss Kelley





May 15 2007 8:35 AM

All I ask is that you listen to me, and remember I've been your right hand man all along.....
Miss Kelley





May 14 2007 12:48 PM

Hey! Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday! And in our own hood. K
Francesca





May 8 2007 4:26 AM

thanks for adding me. I am trying to round up a friend to hear you this weekend. If I don't get to meet you have a great show.
f
CODEBREAKER





Feb 22 2007 6:25 PM

Thanks for the album D. My favorites seem to be Rostock, Ollie & Delilah (Deutsch) & Be Alone at Christmas. Wow, really loving the whole vibe and vocal melodies on Rostock.
Certain Stars





Feb 20 2007 5:33 PM

thank you for the add. great music!
JanHan





Feb 5 2007 1:20 PM

Thanks testa rosa - your music is poptastic