INTERVIEW CON LA CALMA 2011

Exclusive interview con La Calma 2011.
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San Antonio, Tex. Hi, Santa La que Canta Cecilia con on the road again interview con this extreme groupo La Calma, Leo Correa. Let us go to the Alamo where we conducted this interview.
SA: how are you Leo, wait just a bit. Can you help me get off my
bicycle? You know it’s kind of cold out here and my legs seem a bit frozen
Leo: Sure,Im a big healthy man(LOL!), Ill help you!

SA: let’s start off by asking how one manages to gather the talented musicians who make up La Calma?

Leo: I want to say it was just destiny! Me and the other co- founder of La Calma, Eddie Perez, called upon Angel "Buddy"Vargas(songwriter-percussionist) who he had known from their days on the road with Bobby Pulido, and asked him for some songs. when Buddy found out what we were working on, he immediately wanted to jump on aboard. from there we called on another friend Michael Machado(Drummer) who we knew from his days with Mazzizo and Michael Salgado. We brought him in to record drums on our demo but decided he liked what he heard and also wanted in. from there Mike told Eddie about two friends of his who would also move on to be the last 2 pieces of the puzzle,Miguel Arizpe and Mac Seguovia(Bajo Sexto and animacion).


SA: can you comment on your debut album entitled “YA Llego” ?
Leo: Our debut album "Ya Llego" was released under "Freddie Records" in July of 2009.We kicked it off with our first single" Mi Necesidad". We filmed a video for it and received great reviews and really helped the song to to move to the next level. The song immediately opened up doors all over the US and Mexico! We were a little overwhelmed but felt so good! The album took us a little over a year and ended up being something that we were and still are very proud of.


SA: what does it take to keep six men together as a band and how do you guys select the music for your gigs ?

Leo: Fortunately, were all good friends and it doesn't take much at all. We just have to make sure we all communicate and not let anything bottle up inside. We all love what we do and have the same goals, and as long as we just keep working towards achieving them, well be good!
As far as choosing music for the gigs, I let Eddie take care of that, he's our producer and and band director and is really good at what he does. If he sees that the crowd in Florida is responding to the cumbias, but not so much to the rancheras, he adapt and give them what they want.


SA: we know it has got to be difficult to start a band due to unforeseen problems which may arise, but what things do you think you would have done differently, if any?

Leo: I wouldn't change anything at all! We knew from experience that starting a band wouldn't be a walk in the park! It takes alot of hard work and persistence to make something work and were prepared to do what we have to do to succeed!


SA: how has your audience responded to your shows here in the states and Mexico?

Leo:The audience has responded great to our shows. Thankfully there hasn't been a city that hasn't asked us back yet, and as long as the bring us back, were always ready! As far as Mexico, we haven’t been there yet but have received lots of emails and posts from people from all over Mexico. We definitely can’t wait to go and hope to do it soon!


SA: what is in the future for La Calma in 2011?
Leo:well for 2011 we are going to release our sophomore album"Cuando Nada Es Suficiente" which is also the title of the single which was released on 1-1-11! The single is already up on Itunes and cdbaby.com. This week coming up we will be doing a video for the first single as well. Besides the new album we are just going to continue on the road, hitting it hard and doing a lot of promotion.
SA: what advice would you give to an individual who is thinking of starting their own band ?
Leo: I would tell that person, if your gonna do it, give it all you got! Definately don't get discouraged if things don't happen right away. just do what what you do and do it with all your heart and passion. The rest will fall in place.
SA: if given the chance to speak to a group of young people what encouraging words would you say?
Leo: Well, I don't want to sound cliche or anything but I would say to finish school first! Thats more important than anything. Its cool to play also but if possible get a degree in something first,Because with the economy these days, you surely want something to fall back on. I would also say to never let anyone or anybody tell you that you can't do something. You can do anything you can set your mind to!

SA: is there anything you would like to share with your fans throughout the world wide web?
Leo:I would just want to say we would like thank everyone so much for all the support! We've received emails everywhere from California to Florida! We appreciate every one of them! We hope to see everybody this year wherever it is you may be out there! Please we want everyone to log on to itunes or cdbaby, and get our new single "Cuando Nada Es Suficiente". And also leave a comment and let us know what you think. If any one needs to get a hold of us they can shoot an email at lacalmainfo@yahoo.com.

SA: I want to thank you again Leo and we wish you and your band the best in the future. Say Leo, can you give me a push to get me going and show me which freeway will take me South?

Leo: Not a problem! i'm going to push you down I35 south. Just be careful with all the state troopers! they don't mess around! Thank you for taking your time to come see us even though it's freezing! we really appreciate it! Bye!!!

Santa: as I ride my bicycle and look back into the city of san Antonio, texas, I noticed que such a large town, and some many talented musicos. I am Santa que te canta Cecilia.