Calibretto 13
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Calibretto 13 was an acoustic punk band from Kokomo, Indiana
, United States
. The acoustic punk style of the band and the peculiar vocal style of singer Joe Whiteford gives the band their signature sound. Another signature mark of the band is themes in their lyrics, which often are about B-movies and problems in pop culture and Christianity
. The band also incorporates a bit of influence from folk music.
for From the Secret Files..., Chris Thomas wrote "[The songs] were kept from being on the album for one reason or another, and because we consider some some of these to be our best songs we tried to make sure that you got to hear them. Of course, some of these songs are pretty crappy, too." Calibretto 13 released a second full length album on Tooth & Nail titled Adventures in Tokyo in 2002. This was the band's final release on Tooth & Nail. After the release of Adventures in Tokyo, the band made several changes.
The remaining song from the "Enter the Danger Brigade" recording sessions which was not on "From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade" is titled "Uncle Sam." It was, however, available for download off of the Calibretto website for a short time, along with many other demos, live, and rare tracks. With Joe Whiteford's permission, the rarities have been made available through the link below. Oddly enough, an image of Uncle Sam, which was later used by Calibretto on merchandise, was included in the interior art of "From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade," despite the song not being present.
. This was after they had begun work on what would have been their third Tooth & Nail Records
full length "Making the World A Place." In fact, there was a fair amount of merchandise printed bearing this title, although the record was never released. Songs intended for this record would end up on later Calibretto releases. According to posts on their message board, the band did sell CDs titled "Making the World A Place" in paper bags, although there was never any distribution of the record beyond that. Although retaining a similar sound to Calibretto 13, Calibretto's line-up changed. Aaron Richardson left the band, and began to illustrate comics for Backburner Comics. Richardson's place was filled by Chad A. Serhal, formerly rhythm guitarist of In the face of war
. Calibretto released Dead by Dawn EP on Standard Recording Company
in 2003. Whereas Calibretto 13 releases were directly aimed towards a Christian audience, the releases under the name Calibretto were not. Under the name Calibretto, the band had two releases, Dead by Dawn EP and a split release with Mercury Radio Theater titled All Of These Things Do Not Belong, which was released in 2004. Calibretto played their final show on October 31, 2004 in their hometown, Kokomo, Indiana
.
In October, 2011, a new track entitled "I'm Dressing Up" was released on the "Hope Can't Walk" compilation. The track was recorded at Decapolis Labs, and features Whiteford and Thomas at their usual stations, with Richardson making a return to bass duties, and Serhal taking up a second guitar. It is currently unknown if any further material will surface, or if anything more can be expected from the band in the future.
Some members formerly involved in Calibretto now play in Harley Poe, Everything, Now!
, Divebomber, and Encourager.
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The acoustic punk style of the band and the peculiar vocal style of singer Joe Whiteford gives the band their signature sound. Another signature mark of the band is themes in their lyrics, which often are about B-movies and problems in pop culture and Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. The band also incorporates a bit of influence from folk music.
Calibretto 13
The trio of Joseph Whiteford (guitar and vocals), Aaron Richardson (bass) and Christopher Thomas (drums) came together in 1998 and released Sibling Rivalry, a split album with No More Droids, in 1999. In 2000 the band put out Enter the Danger Brigade with Tooth and Nail Records. After the band's initial recording sessions for the album, Tooth & Nail thought that some of the submitted songs were too questionable in content and asked the band to reconvene with producer Barry Poynter and record several more. In all, Calibretto 13 recorded 19 songs for Enter the Danger Brigade, and only 11 songs were included on the debut album. Seven of the remaining songs were released as an EP titled From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade (2000). In the liner notesLiner notes
Liner notes are the writings found in booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for vinyl records and cassettes.-Origin:...
for From the Secret Files..., Chris Thomas wrote "[The songs] were kept from being on the album for one reason or another, and because we consider some some of these to be our best songs we tried to make sure that you got to hear them. Of course, some of these songs are pretty crappy, too." Calibretto 13 released a second full length album on Tooth & Nail titled Adventures in Tokyo in 2002. This was the band's final release on Tooth & Nail. After the release of Adventures in Tokyo, the band made several changes.
The remaining song from the "Enter the Danger Brigade" recording sessions which was not on "From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade" is titled "Uncle Sam." It was, however, available for download off of the Calibretto website for a short time, along with many other demos, live, and rare tracks. With Joe Whiteford's permission, the rarities have been made available through the link below. Oddly enough, an image of Uncle Sam, which was later used by Calibretto on merchandise, was included in the interior art of "From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade," despite the song not being present.
Calibretto
The name change from Calibretto 13 to Calibretto marked a significant change in the band. The band left Tooth & Nail and moved to Standard Recording CompanyStandard Recording Company
Standard Recording Company is an independent record label based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Formed in the early 2000s, its specialty is indie rock....
. This was after they had begun work on what would have been their third Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
full length "Making the World A Place." In fact, there was a fair amount of merchandise printed bearing this title, although the record was never released. Songs intended for this record would end up on later Calibretto releases. According to posts on their message board, the band did sell CDs titled "Making the World A Place" in paper bags, although there was never any distribution of the record beyond that. Although retaining a similar sound to Calibretto 13, Calibretto's line-up changed. Aaron Richardson left the band, and began to illustrate comics for Backburner Comics. Richardson's place was filled by Chad A. Serhal, formerly rhythm guitarist of In the face of war
In the face of war
In The Face Of War is an American hardcore punk band formed in 2001 in Kokomo, Indiana. The original lineup included brothers Ben and CJ Sutton, Eric Bogan, Chad Serhal, Bob Paul, and Curt Schrock....
. Calibretto released Dead by Dawn EP on Standard Recording Company
Standard Recording Company
Standard Recording Company is an independent record label based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Formed in the early 2000s, its specialty is indie rock....
in 2003. Whereas Calibretto 13 releases were directly aimed towards a Christian audience, the releases under the name Calibretto were not. Under the name Calibretto, the band had two releases, Dead by Dawn EP and a split release with Mercury Radio Theater titled All Of These Things Do Not Belong, which was released in 2004. Calibretto played their final show on October 31, 2004 in their hometown, Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties....
.
In October, 2011, a new track entitled "I'm Dressing Up" was released on the "Hope Can't Walk" compilation. The track was recorded at Decapolis Labs, and features Whiteford and Thomas at their usual stations, with Richardson making a return to bass duties, and Serhal taking up a second guitar. It is currently unknown if any further material will surface, or if anything more can be expected from the band in the future.
Some members formerly involved in Calibretto now play in Harley Poe, Everything, Now!
Everything, Now!
Everything, Now! are an indie-rock band based out of Indianapolis, Indiana . They self-released their debut album, Sunshine of Doom, in 2003. Their next album, POLICE, POLICE! was released by Standard Recording in 2005, who also released a 12" split along with Everthus the Deadbeats...
, Divebomber, and Encourager.
Band members
- Aaron Richardson – bass (currently illustrates for Backburner Comics, records at the Decapolis Recording Studio, and played on the DarlingDarlingDarling is a term of endearment of Anglo-Saxon origin.It may also refer to:-Places:In Australia:*Darling Downs, a region in Queensland, Australia*Darling Harbour, New South Wales in Sydney, Australia*Darling Heights, Queensland...
record, Welcome the Ghost) - Christopher Thomas – drums (formerly in Hello Hawk which formed out of DarlingDarlingDarling is a term of endearment of Anglo-Saxon origin.It may also refer to:-Places:In Australia:*Darling Downs, a region in Queensland, Australia*Darling Harbour, New South Wales in Sydney, Australia*Darling Heights, Queensland...
, was in Divebomber now resides in Seattle, WA) - Joseph Whiteford – guitar, vocals (currently in Harley Poe)
- Chad A. Serhal – bass (currently in Everything, Now!Everything, Now!Everything, Now! are an indie-rock band based out of Indianapolis, Indiana . They self-released their debut album, Sunshine of Doom, in 2003. Their next album, POLICE, POLICE! was released by Standard Recording in 2005, who also released a 12" split along with Everthus the Deadbeats...
and does solo music)
- While not an official member of the band, C.J. Sutton (In the face of warIn the face of warIn The Face Of War is an American hardcore punk band formed in 2001 in Kokomo, Indiana. The original lineup included brothers Ben and CJ Sutton, Eric Bogan, Chad Serhal, Bob Paul, and Curt Schrock....
) played organ on Calibretto's releases on Standard Recording CompanyStandard Recording CompanyStandard Recording Company is an independent record label based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Formed in the early 2000s, its specialty is indie rock....
.
Discography
- Sibling Rivalry – (1998) Split release with No More Droids on RMC Records
- Enter the Danger BrigadeEnter the Danger BrigadeEnter the Danger Brigade is the debut album from Indiana Christian rock band Calibretto 13. All songs on the album were written by Calibretto 13, except for "The Ballroom Blitz" which is a cover of the song by Sweet.-Track listing:# "High 5"...
– (2000) on Tooth and Nail Records - From the Secret Files of the Danger Brigade (EP) – (2001) on Tooth and Nail Records
- Adventures in TokyoAdventures in TokyoAdventures In Tokyo is the second full length album by Christian rock band Calibretto 13.- Track listing :# "Why Can't I Be On MTV?"# "Dear Beelzebubba"# "Cruisin' the Strip"# "Sheep of The U.S."# "From Me To You"# "Hollywood "...
– (2002) on Tooth and Nail Records - Dead By DawnDead by DawnDead by Dawn is a film festival in Edinburgh, Scotland specifically devoted to horror films. Established in 1993 by Adele Hartley, this is a discovery festival showcasing mostly independent films, both short films and feature length films...
(EP) – (2003) on Standard Recording Company - All Of These Things Do Not Belong (2004) Split release with Mercury Radio Theater on Standard Recording Company
- In The Dark (2005) on Standard Recording Company, the first record by Harley Poe, was performed by the members Calibretto