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band from

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, active from 2003 to 2011."Immaculate Machine Call It a Day"
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'', February 11, 2011. The band's name is taken from the lyrics of "One-Trick Pony" from the album '' One-Trick Pony'' by

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History

Immaculate Machine was a trio in 2003 consisting of Brooke Gallupe, Kathryn Calder and Luke Kozlowski. The band released '' The View'' and '' Transporter'' independently before signing to label

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in early 2005. Their Mint Records debut, ''Ones and Zeros'', came out on September 6, 2005, and they supported the album with a tour of

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and the

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. That year, Calder became a member of

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, appearing on the album ''

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'' and touring with the band. She is the niece of New Pornographers leader

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. In early June 2007, the band's song "Jarhand", the first single from their third album ''

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'', was featured as the

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free single of the week. In 2009, Kozlowski left the band and was replaced by Aden Collinge. As well, due to family commitments, Calder was unable to tour the band's latest album, '' High on Jackson Hill''. To compensate for this, a touring band was formed consisting of Caitlin Gallupe, Brooke's sister, Jordan Minkoff, bandmate of Caitlin in Slam Dunk, and occasionally Leslie Rewega.

Members

* Brooke Gallupe (2003–2011) *

Kathryn Calder Kathryn Jane Calder (born June 17, 1982) is a Canadian indie rock musician, who performs as a solo artist, and is a member of the bands The New Pornographers and Frontperson. She is a former member of Immaculate Machine. Calder started with The ...

(2003–2011) *Luke Kozlowski (2003–2009) *Aden Collinge (2009–2011) *Caitlin Gallupe (2009–2011) *Jordan Minkoff (2009–2011) *Leslie Rewega (2009–2011)

Discography

Singles

* ''Won't Be Pretty'' (7" single) (2008)

EPs

* '' The View'' (2003) * '' Les Uns Mais Pas Les Autres'' (2006)

Albums

* '' Transporter'' (2004) * '' Ones and Zeros'' (2005) * ''

'' (2007) * '' High on Jackson Hill'' (2009)

References

External links

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