Calling Out Closer took its first official breath of air with the dawn of 2008, based upon the foundation of years of musical exploration and development between primary songwriters Ben Smither (keys) and Bryn Graybill (guitar). The two also share the duties of lead vocals, backed up by a formidable rhythm section: bassist Chris Williamson, guitarist Scott Valenza, and newly-acquired drummer Fred Lingenfelser.
The band seeks to utilize its members' varied individual musical tastes, creating a fluid quality to its sound that is both purposive and thoughtful, yet involuntary and casual. The guys construct music in search of a place where one instinctively belongs and yet remains compelled to create change. Familiar, yet new. Reminiscent, yet original.
Calling Out Closer similarly grounds its lyrics in the same vein, hoping to shed new light on old subjects such as love, hope, faith, neglect, despair, and doubt. But the common thread entwined throughout the band's work spins from a concrete belief in a God who fully exists in both the infinite and the intimate, in both the physical and spiritual.
This solidarity of purpose informs the band's present and future. For now, Calling Out Closer remains persistently patient as they seek the proper opportunities to move forward as a collective of musicians. In 2008, that included a last-minute entry and subsequent victory in a battle of the bands that landed them a spot at Purple Door Festival in Lewisberry, PA. The guys hope to continue to gather momentum throughout 2009, backed by their solid debut album "Stars and Broken Hearts" (released March 2008).
"We're taking more and more steps to make this thing happen," Smither asserts. Graybill agrees: "I've never been more excited about the band and where we're headed, and I think the rest of the guys would say the same." The band confidently embraces the road ahead, focused on creating their own interpretation of music that entertains and inspires with a purpose greater than entertainment and inspiration.
haha yea pain sucks. n thats good. mi thanksgiving was very dull! n ik im excited for u guys. n i herd u guys on the radio last night on purpledoor radio.! :)
Finally, we would like to introduce our entire album, "Pretend That We're Famous" on Itunes now! Just incase you dont already know :D Keep in touch~Sandlot Heroes
Check it out! We just put up new everything...layout, bands, music, etc.
We are looking for new management clients for 2010. Email us if you interested. We are taking on graphic design projects (MySpace layouts, album artwork, t-shirt deigns), anything you or your bands needs we can do.
3 song recording special going on now at various studios we book at. Looking to record and want the BEST recordings email us!
That is very exciting! I bet that's keeping you guys busy. I would love to come, it'll just depend on when the docs all decide to leave the office that day. I'll do my best to make it out there. If not, I'll be there on the 6th for sure!!!
Hey Calling Out Closer, how are you? MyHeart2Fear is getting ready to head back into the studeo to record a few new singles. We would really appreciate it if you would stop by our website and listen to our older music and tell us what you think of it!!! =D
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