Since the day music began to turn its head away from the well-known comfort of record labels and platinum album sales, Colorado's very own Calling Out West has stayed one step ahead of the industries crumbling structure by making new rules, and conquering new boundaries. Not only has Denver seen Calling Out West selling out shows with crowds of 500 plus, but also an increase in hype and publicity of their recently released EP titled "Apollo," which features four of the band's latest and greatest undefined masterpieces. With a future looking bright and motivation standing tall, Calling Out West plans to conquer new boundaries and reach new destinations using today's technology and the world's crave for new music.
Formed four years ago in mid-2007, Denver-based Calling Out West started off under a different name, with a different lineup. Their discography was light, consisting of two short EP's: Proof I'm Finally Happy (2007), and Where Two Roads Meet (2008). It wasn't until early 2009 that everything began falling in place for Max Comer (Guitar) and the Vinton brothers, Cody (bass), and Jake (vocals). With the new introduction of Mike Anderson (Guitar) and Zach Armijo (Drums), the sound of Calling Out West began to change immensely from an indie acoustic to a progressive alternative indie rock. As their music and publicity continued to incline, so did their dedication and motivation to reach new goals. By May 2010, Calling Out West had written and released their first full length titled "Short Stories" which made a booming introduction on the Denver scene, as well as receiving great reviews from newspapers such as Denver's Westword, and Ft. Collins Music Buzz. This was the beginning to rapidly increasing numbers of dedicated local and national fan bases, increasing album sales, and a new hype in the Denver area.
Since the release of their full length, Calling Out West has played numerous notable shows with national acts such as Hawthorne Heights, Lights Over Paris, and We Shot The Moon. Early 2011 consisted of the writing and recording (conducted at the famous Blasting Room Studios of Ft. Collins) of their latest EP
"Apollo" which features four of the band's most undefined and unique songs yet. Not only has Calling Out West proven themselves worthy to the supportive Denver music scene, including radio station KTCL 93.3, but they have gone above and beyond all expectations.
The most recent months for Calling Out West have consisted of numerous headlining and co-headlining gigs at notable historic venues including The Gothic, The Bluebird, and The Fox Theater; two of them sold out to crowds of 500 plus. Their most recent EP "Apollo" was released mid-may of 2012, seeing numerous press interests, including a featured article in Denver's WestWord magazine, and a 550+ crowd at the cd release concert. around the corner, Calling Out West plans to use their current success as stepping stones to reach bigger and better goals, including the recording of a second full length, a full-fledged national tour, and a constantly growing fan base. With a future looking bright and motivation standing tall, Calling Out West plans to conquer new boundaries and reach new destinations using today's technology and the world's crave for new music.
