A Musical Journey

A return to nature is often all one needs. It holds many secrets and truths and speaks unknown languages with endless words. Nature is the key to freedom and guiding of the soul, where CALICO grows its roots and builds its home.

 

The Canadian group formed from friendships during the pandemic as its members pursued artistic passions and discovery through a communal creative outlet. In the years since, CALICO has crafted a personal and introspective style blending poetic lyrics with earthy, acoustic sounds and a distinct connection to the living and the land.

 

With idyllic impressionism, CALICO explores life, love, friendships, nostalgia, darkened days, vibrant vistas, soothing serenity and beyond, painting musical pictures evoking excitement, calm, invigoration and more, all the important emotions of life. “In relationship with the natural world we experience the calm and beauty of the forest, the fierce energy of the wind, and the power of the waves and water,” says CALICO’s vocalist and rhythm guitarist Tony Cecchetti. “We hope the music has similar effects on people when they listen.”

 

A quartet of experienced musicians (Cecchetti, Chris Couto (backup vocals, drums), Will Lloyd (electric guitar), and Jeanse Le Doujet (bass)), CALICO’s members bring a range of expertise from diverse acclaimed backgrounds including JUNO nominations from Mazacote and the Paperboys, from classic rock and singer-songwriter to Latin and Afro influences, creating a breezy, stirring fusion of folky Americana and indie roots rock informed as much by Bob Dylan and The War on Drugs as Nathaniel Rateliff and The Black Crowes.

 

To its members, CALICO is a community built on connection and tied to nature. Cecchetti works in climate action, holds a masters in the field, and works with local communities to help reconnect and reestablish harmony and relationship with the natural world. The diverse Pacific Northwest climate comes through in CALICO’s music videos and album art, woven with an appreciation for the beauty of nature and the important interrelations between people and the land.

 

CALICO played the 40th anniversary of the Victoria International JazzFest and was nominated by Unsigned BC for BC’s Song of the Summer. CALICO is currently writing its fourth record, Desolation Sound, coming in 2025 with plans for shows and showcases along the way.