Rick Kalister
Progression Magazine, which goes to forty-nine countries around the world, in its Summer/Fall 2004 issue said, "Welcome to the world of Rick Kalister, where he never met a guitar or musical style he didn't like. This Midwestern axe-slinger is a musical chameleon who can seamlessly drift from sensitive and mellow tones to bluesy outbursts and pure guitar freak-outs at the drop of a hat. Kalister appears very comfortable with virtually any genre." Also, The Cleveland Free Times in its March 9, 2005 issue said this about Rick Kalister's Progressive Jam Experiment, "Any progressive or blues aficionado will find much to appreciate here." My long-term plans are to keep expanding the perimeters of what the guitar can do while never forgetting the heart. I play many different kinds of music, but I would call my new disc 21st century blues. Thanks for listening! Rick Kalister
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I enjoy playing at the Beachland Ballroom
Your musical influences
Early Eric Clapton, Roy Buchanon, John Coltrane, John McLaughlin and Joe Walsh. Joe Walsh agreed to give me one on one instruction but then the James Gang went national and he was gone.
Anything else?
I was pleased to be put on CDBaby and have my own website
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rickkalister
