Note:Califone

Guide Note

Califone is an American band which was founded by Tim Rutili after his previous band, Red Red Meat, disbanded. Initially, Tim began the project alone, using his computer to create the music. Eventually, several of his previous band mates joined in on the project and in 1998 they released their self-titled debut album, Califone. The band is named after Califone International, a long-standing manufacturer of audio equipment commonly found in schools, libraries and businesses.

Fast Facts

1. Origin: Chicago, United States
2. Years Active: 1998 to Present
3. Record Label: Thrill Jockey
4. All their members play several instruments

• Tim Rutili
• Joe Adamik
• Jim Becker
• Ben Massarella

• 1998: Califone
• 2001: Roomsound
• 2002: Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People
• 2002: Deceleration One
• 2003: Quicksand/Cradlesnakes
• 2003: Deceleration Two
• 2004: Heron King Blues
• 2006: Roots & Crowns