A Touch of Looking Back here!!!

Seth called us a while back and asked if we, the three of us comprising the Looking Back Band, would play the Fair at the Food Court Stage on Wednesday the 9th. It was an absolute joy playing the great old songs that the three of us grew up with all over again. The crowd seemed to really enjoy the 3 part vocal harmonies and all the guitar work that we presented. Mostly, I think it was the old magic of the three of us playing again that made it so pleasant.This post really doesn't have to much to do with The Callister-Perez Project but, it was some mighty fine pickin and singing and I feel it is worthy to put here.

We are Taking Suggestions!!!!

So, Seth and I are recording again after a short and brief few weeks off. We were wondering if those of your who may be browsing and snooping around the blog might want to suggest some of your favorite primary hymns for us to record. Please, give us some of your favorites and we'll see about getting them recorded.

I can't wait to see what you all suggest.

Four New Songs to the Left!!!!!

We've been working hard every week to record songs for the new CD of Primary tunes. Included to the left of these posts are some of the new ones.

I can't say enopugh about how enjoyable this project is turning out to be. In fact, it has been a huge help to me as even I just turned on my computer and listened to the music that Seth & I have made and it helped through some stressful times here in my business. If nothing else, these tunes will serve as DE-STRESSORS!!!!

There is a very calming spirit to the music. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Two New Songs to Sample

Seth and i over the last few weeks have been working on Primary songs. Here are two samples. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Welcome to the Callister-Perez Project Blog

Well Folks, we're creating a new blog about some of the music that this little project is creating and recording.

A bit of history about this little project is that Seth Callister http://theguitarguy.org/and Ralph Perez met back in 2002 when we were about to form the Looking Back Band. We were a trio that comprised Mike Toombs, Seth and Ralph as a 3 peice guitar trio knocking off songs from Simon and Garfunkel, the Eagles, America, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, and other greats from the good ol acoustic rock days of the 70's. Later, Looking Back would morph into what is now known as the 40 Somethin Band http://www.40somethinband.blogspot.com/ and would include the departure of our beloved friend Seth.
Ralph was ever so humbled to be asked to play guitar behind Seth and his daughters in the "Callisters" band. There the magic continued between Ralph and Seth and the mutual respect for the two completely different playing styles. Kind of a Ying and Yang thing. That was the begining of a music and friendship that would only build through the years.

From time to time, Looking Back still plays and sings together. Mostly, it's the 40 Somethin Band for Ralph and it's the Dusty Boots Band or Seth and or his ever capable and beautiful daughters whailing away at the songs they do so well in their band. However, now Seth and Ralph are on a project.

We have always loved LDS Hymns. After listening to the work of Michael Dowdle, Small-Clemete Duo, Geoff Groberg and Mark Geslison and others, we thought it appropriate to throw our works into the mix.

Currently we have recorded 16 hymns on guitat mostly along with some bass guitat, mandolin, dulcimer and 12string from time to time. Mostly its the Martin D-28 and the Seagull S6 CW. We'll see what else comes of this project. Hopefully enough of you will follow us to help us along