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Rome In A Day

We like to call it 'melodic hard rock'

About Me


As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” For Washington DC based Rome In A Day, the group couldn’t agree more. The name is a satire, intended to convey the point that in an industry where there is such a focus on instant gratification, great things still take time, patience, dedication and, most of all, hard work.
The band originated as a solo project sparked by front man James Stevens. In August of 2005, James began assembling a group to bring his solo compositions to the stage in a full band environment. Through this search James met Adam Lee, the first and last drummer to audition for the new project. It was then that the idea of expanding this solo effort into a full-on rock band became a realization. For over a year James and Adam played local and regional shows often with friends filling in on bass. The name Rome In A Day was christened in April of 2006 followed shortly thereafter by the band’s debut recorded offering, a five song EP entitled “Thin Air.”
The band started to really settle into its own in December of 2006, when Ali DiPippo came onboard to play bass guitar. In Ali, Rome In A Day discovered not only an accomplished bassist and vocalist, but also an exceptional talent for songwriting. Ali’s progressive rock background added an edgy twist to the material that has been regarded as a cornerstone of the band’s new sound. The trio continued to perform and write original material when in April of 2007 the final piece joined the puzzle in the form of bassist Jay Brazao. With Jay completing the lineup, Ali shifted to her more natural role of lead guitarist and the rest as they say, is history.
From a musical standpoint, Rome In A Day has something you may not have seen before. Equal parts modern rock edge and soulful vocal styling. Rome In A Day offers electrifying original music featuring strong male and female vocals combined with pure rock adrenaline.
Rome In A Day’s latest recording, entitled “A Brief Intro…”, is available now.
"My Everything" Live at Clarendon Grill April 6th for DC101's Last Band Standing Thanks to Moira for taking the vid!
"Kiss, Disaster" Live at Clarendon Grill April 6th for DC101's Last Band Standing Thanks again Moira for taking the vid!
"Inside These Walls" acoustic in studio Jan 25th on Skin Radio in Philly. Big thanks to Al Clay for inviting us and posting this on youtube!
ShamrockFest 2008

Video from Shamrockfest 2008 with Rome In A Day!
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Member Since: 4/13/2006
Band Website: RomeInADayMusic.com
Band Members:
James Stevens
Lead Vocals/Guitar

Adam Lee
Drums

Ali DiPippo
Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals

Jay Brazao
Bass/Backing Vocals

Photos by Corey Snapp

Influences: Good music.
Sounds Like: Adrenaline in your ear-hole.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Capital Scene Podcast

RIAD is featured on the most recent addition of the Capital Scene Podcast! You can check it out here- www.thecapitalscene.mypodcast.com. You'll also hear our fellow local acts Everyone But Pete, Just...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:54:00 PST

Videos from Last Band Standing!

Hey all,DC101's Last Band Standing was such an awesome experience for us, we wanted to try our best to share it with all of you.  For those of you that made it out, as well as for those of you th...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:40:00 PST

DC101’s Last Band Standing!

Hello from the RIAD Camp! This Sunday we have been given the wonderful opportunity to try our hand in the DC101 Last Band Standing Competition to open the 2008 Chili Cook Off.  The Cook-Off look...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:13:00 PST

Shamrockfest Rocked!!! (and more...)

So let me begin by saying that Shamrockfest was everything we hoped it would be and more!!!  The weather was amazing, the crowd was awesome, and we had the time of our lives on stage (as we often...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:01:00 PST

RIAD Interview on PensEyeView.com

We'll be featured on March 16 & 17. Check it out!-James RIAD
Posted by Rome In A Day on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:37:00 PST

Rams Head Party Bus to Rams Head Live 2Nite (Fri 3/7)

L'il info for ya...We have reserved a bus from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD and back. If you're planning on taking it, get to the SILVER DINER (3200 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201- intersection of...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:41:00 PST

RIAD on Distortion Radio’s Scene XPosed Sun 2/24 from 9-10pm

Maryland's Distortion Radio will be premiering it's independent music show Scene Xposed this Sunday 2/24 from 9-10pm. And yes, they'll be playing/promoting Rome In A Day. Go to www.myspace.com/disto...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:55:00 PST

RIAD’s ’Started With Goodbye’ is TRACK 1 on "Diamonds in the Rough" Compilation CD!

We're happy to be in the company of some great artists, such as Army of Me, Lloyd Dobler Effect, EBP, Honor by August, Shane Hines, Just Like Always, No Second Troy, Hotspur etc. Take a look at the tr...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:04:00 PST

RIAD Live In Studio on 98Rock Tonight (Monday)!!!

Listen on 97.9FM or www.98online.com. We'll be playing/chatting live on 'Irresponsible Radio with Theo & Joe'. Expect us to get in there around 8pm-ish. We'll be joined by our comedian bud Rob Maher. ...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:52:00 PST

Reposting some old tunes...

Hey friends,Now that Myspace is allowing bands to host six songs we decided to throw a few old ones back up to give some of our newer Myspace visitors a chance to look (listen?) into the past and see ...
Posted by Rome In A Day on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:05:00 PST