The Callister-Perez Project

Sample- Christmas Time is Here

2010-11-26T12:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3lvRcAPu90

It's Here!!!!!!! Our Christmas CD (Vol 1)

2010-11-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

A Callister-Perez Christmas

Volume 1

The Callister-Perez Project

1. Silent Night

2. The Holly & The Ivy

3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

4. Angels We Have Heard on High

5. The First Noel

6. Here Comes Santa Claus

7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

8. Oh Come All Ye Faithful

9. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

10. Let It Snow

11. Oh Holy Night

12. Silver and Gold

13. Christmas Time is Here

Several years ago Seth Callister and Ralph Perez started playing guitar together in different bands and have continued to do so through the last several years. As their friendship and kinship developed, the obvious common thread was the love of high quality guitar music and the making of it. Inspired by a world class LDS guitarist Michael Dowdle, the pair began recording themselves and their own representation of popular or favorite church hymns. What was recorded even surprised the pair as they watched and listened to the reactions and comments from family and friends.

They call themselves “The Callister-Perez Project” for lack of a more creative name. After all, it was a project turned into a love of making music that inspires, calms the soul, and invites wholesomeness to a listener’s life. Please enjoy the music.

www.callister-perezproject.blogspot.com Email: tuchiperez@hotmail.com

Copies of CD's are available. Please email

Porch Summers Played Live on Maplewood 8-27-10.wmv

2010-09-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

Porch Summers Live 8-27-2010

2010-08-31T22:41:00.000-07:00

we had a neighborhood block party and they asked us to play. We noodled at the end with this tune I wrote a few years ago titled Porch Summers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VLk3-KbJAk

Christmas Songs, coming along!!!!

2010-04-14T23:23:00.000-07:00

Well, we are still working on our Christmas songs. Here it is April 2010 and we are still adding songs when we can. Life has been so busy that we've not been able to record consistantly for a few weeks. I've had many other projects going on with the 40 Somethin Band, Callie Trane's dynamic and absolutely stunning work, Little Mary Rovig's big huge voice for her Jr Miss Pagent, and some solo stuff. Seth with his website and book and his lessons for some other guitarists that he is teaching, has kept him busy too.

We'll change up the songs to the left here soon.

We want to thank all of you who have made such kind and encouraging comments to us about our music. We sincerely enjoy the accolades and words of affirmation. Somehow we'll be able to sell this music. The reality is, we do it because we love the music and the magical sounds that come from playing with eachother is payment enough. If nothing else, it's a legacy for our children and grandchildren. they tend to be our biggest fans!! But, thanks to all of you friends out there for listening and keep encouraging us, PLEASE!!! ha ha ha

Recording Christmas Songs!!!!

2010-01-12T18:41:00.000-08:00

Seth and I have been recording Christmas songs to go along with our Hymns. These songs are not all of the religious nature that our hymns are. There will be popular tunes on there and maybe even an original or two. Time will tell. So far we have 4 in the bag and we'll have more weekly as we record through the spring.

Hope this New Year is the best for all of you.

Ralph

A Touch of Looking Back here!!!

2009-09-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

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!!!!

2009-07-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

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!!!!!

2009-05-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-12T15:22:00.000-07:00

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