Tim Rutili

Tim Rutili (born Temistocles Hugo Rutili) is a singer, guitarist, and keyboardist, and frontman/lyricist for the American rock band Califone. Originally from Chicago, Rutili now lives in Los Angeles. He was raised in Addison, IL. After moving into Chicago in 1988, he found success with the band Red Red Meat. The band was signed to the Sub Pop label, where they received high praise and moderate success. He was also a member of the Indie rock supergroup Ugly Casanova, which included Modest Mouse singer Isaac Brock, producer and former Red Red Meat bandmate Brian Deck, and others. He also appears on Joan of Arc's album Guitar Duets, performing a duet with Jeremy Boyle.

Rutili directed his first feature length film All My Friends Are Funeral Singers in tandem with the creation of Califone's 2009 release of the same title. The film was accepted for competition at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. He is also a Soundtrack composer and resides in Los Angeles.

Discography

Friends of Betty

• Blind Faith II

Red Red Meat

• Red Red Meat (Perishable Records, 1992)
• Jimmywine Majestic (Sub Pop Records, 1994)
• Bunny Gets Paid (Sub Pop Records, 1995)
• There's a Star Above the Manger Tonight (Sub Pop Records, 1997)

Loftus (collaboration with Rex) (Perishable Records, 1999)

Califone

• Califone (Flydaddy Records, 1998)
• Califone (Road Cone Records, 2000)
• Roomsound (Perishable Records, 2001)
• Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People (Perishable Records / Road Cone Records, 2002)
• Deceleration One (Perishable Records, 2002)
• Quicksand / Cradlesnakes (Thrill Jockey, 2003)
• Deceleration Two (Perishable Records, 2003)
• Heron King Blues (Thrill Jockey, 2004)
• Roots & Crowns (Thrill Jockey, October 10, 2006)
• All My Friends Are Funeral Singers (Dead Oceans, 2009)

Ugly Casanova

• Diggin Holes b/w Babys Clean Conscience (Sub Pop Records, 2002)
• Sharpen Your Teeth (Sub Pop Records, 2002)

External links

• Pastry Sharp - Official Califone Website