Teo Peralez

Artist Information

Biography

"Out of the distant plains of eastern Nebraska and into the cool desert nights of Colorado's music scene, Teo Peralez is blazing a mixed trail of folk-rock music that toys with punk and country that is sure to calm the nerves and dance with the mind. "
-Featured Artist 5/14/2008, Local Promo Music Voice Magazine, beta.lpmvoice.com

Based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, Teo Peralez mixes powerful vocals, dark harmonies, and insightful lyrics into a new breed of singer-songwriter. Capable of generating incredible sound and energy with an acoustic guitar, and the with addition of a lead guitar in the live show, Teo Peralez delivers some of the fastest, loudest, most rockin’ music ever to resound from the 6-string.

Peralez's music can be as diverse as the scene he came from, ranging from country twang to folksy-blues jams, from soft acoustic ballads to explosive indie rock. Peralez follows in the steps of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain, and Dave King to showcase the acoustic guitar as an instrumental centerpiece of modern rock.

Teo Peralez's second full-length album entitled ”The Smell of Burning Leaves...” was released in September of 2008. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Teo Peralez has fused elements of Midwestern rock with diverse influences in Colorado's music scene to create a unique singer-songwriter experience. It's loud, it's melodic, it's edgy and cool. “The Smell of Burning Leaves...” introduces listeners to a new kind of songwriter and the power of Nebraska soul.

Tracks from "The Smell of Burning Leaves..." are already receiving college radio play on KTCL Channel 93.3, at Mesa State University, and 91.9 The Planet in Fayetteville, NC. The album received a rave review from Target Audience Magazine in Summer 2008.

Teo is currently putting the final touches on his third studio album. It is tentatively being recorded as "The 80/20 Demo Sessions", and will be released in late Winter 2008.

Teo Peralez is currently seeking promotion in local and internet-based publications and performance opportunities throughout the western United States.

Teo Peralez Has Shared The Stage With:
Cat Jerky, Joe Dutka, FACE, Quick Victim, Bobby Doran, Minerva, Maxwell Hughes, Megan Burtt, Exit 229, Doctor Oscify, and Mixed Breed

Venues Teo Peralez Has Played (Amongst many others):
The Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins, CO; Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins, CO; Quixote’s True Blue, Denver, CO; The Aztlan Theater, Denver, CO; The Hi Dive, Denver, CO; The Out’a Bounds Saloon, Loveland, CO

Instrumentation

Teo Peralez - Rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and lead vox

Kenny Peralez - Second guitarist for live shows, lead guitar, auxilary percussions, back-up vox

Discography

80/20 Demo Sessions
Release Date: TBA
Produced by Chad Harrington and Teo Peralez

Tracklist:
1. Jesus of Laredo
2. Redemption
3. Beautifully Blind
4. And the Falling Snow...
5. Addicted
6. In Between
7. Searching For a Dream
8. Jim Jones at Botany Bay
9. To Friends...
10. Empty Words
11. Out West
12. The '07 Draft Dodger's Blues
13. Painted Blue
14. Survivor's Lullaby


The Smell of Burning Leaves

Release Date: September 2008
Produced by Kenneth Peralez and Teo Peralez
Mastered by Kenneth Peralez
Suggested Radio Tracks: 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, & 13

Tracklist:
1. 300 Days
2. Everything You Thought You Had...
3. Staring at the Ceiling
4. Evangelist
5. Bombs
6. The Airplane Song
7. Like Stones
8. New Orleans
9. And I Don't Care...
10. Blinded By a Memory
11. Sunny Days Suck!
12. Katie's Song (Summer Rains)
13. Nebraska Soul
14. Man of God
15. The Silent Minute
16. Bonus Track: The Donut Song (Take #2)


Live on Arapahoe
Release Date: May 2008
Produced by Sam at the Rock 'N' Soul Cafe
Mastered by Teo Peralez
Suggested Radio Tracks: 2, 3, 5, 9 (Radio edits are available upon request).

Tracklist:
1. Jesus of Laredo
2. 300 Days
3. New Orleans
4. Everything You Thought You Had...
5. And I Don't Care...
6. To Friends...
7. Nebraska Soul
8. Out west
9. The '07 Draft Dodger's Blues
10. The Donut Song


Leaving Longmont EP

Release Date: June 2006
Produced by Teo Peralez

1. Never With You
2. 12/22/02
3. I Need a Girlfriend
4. Road of Isolation
5. NMI
6. 36 Hours
7. A Song For Today (And I'm Gonna Be a Rockstar)
8. Staring at the Ceiling (Demo Version)
9. Just One Of Those Days
10. Evangelist (Demo Version)
11. Everything You Thought You Had (Demo Version)


Road of Isolation

Release Date: December 2003
Produced by Teo Peralez and Kenneth Peralez
Mastered by Kenneth Peralez
Suggested Radio Tracks: 4, 8, & 16

Tracklist:

1. Never With You
2. Clouds
3. Bored
4. Road of Isolation
5. A Long Way to Confession (Take #1)
6. Pixie
7. NMI
8. I Need a Girlfriend
9. Late Night Realization
10. Woke Up
11. The Donut Song (Take #1)
12. Seasons in the Rain
13. My Melody
14. Not Like Most Guys
15. Moove On
16. 12/22/02
17. 36 Hours
18. This Really Sucks
19. To Your Memory
20. Teen Angst
21. A Long Way To Confession (Take #2)
22. Song #22
23. Josie
24. Lost Love

Official Website

http://www.teoperalez.com

Links

• Teo Peralez Official MySpace
• Teo Peralez's full music library on ReverbNation
• Teo Peralez Merch by Zazzle.com

Audio

• Beautifully Blind
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• And the Falling Snow...
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• The '07 Draft Dodger's Blues (Live feat. Kenny P)
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• Evangelist
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• Nebraska Soul
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• Redemption
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• Out West (Home Demo)
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• And I Don't Care...
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• Staring at the Ceiling
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• New Orleans
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• In Between (Home Demo)
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• To Friends... (Home Demo)
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Lyrics

• Beautifully Blind
• And the Falling Snow...
• The '07 Draft Dodger's Blues
• Evangelist
• Nebraska Soul
• Redemption
• Out West
• And I Don't Care...
• Staring at the Ceiling
• New Orleans
• In Between
• To Friends...
• Like Stones
• Jesus of Laredo

Video

Evangelist

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Press

• What People Are Saying About Teo Peralez [+ Show ]
  

  "I chose Teo Peralez for feature because I connected with the solos and the dark harmonies cascading..."I chose Teo Peralez for feature because I connected with the solos and the dark harmonies cascading over chords... something like a painting on a wall in a crowded restaurant which draws attention due to shape and color... And, honestly, “The Smell of Burning Leaves” is a collection of songs where I am hard-pressed to find a favorite... one needs to just feel the music while riding down a dusty road or even just drinking in a bar somewhere after work before drunken epiphanies spring to mind."
  - Ellen E. Aldridge, Editor-In-Chief, Target Audience Magazine
  
  "...Teo Peralez is blazing a mixed trail of folk-rock music that toys with punk and country that is sure to calm the nerves and dance with the mind... "
  - Local ProMo Music, Local Promo Music Voice Magazine (May 14, 0008)
  
  "Like many great singer-songwriters, Teo's strength lies in his lyrics, through which he ruminates on depression, politics, spirituality and other serious matters such as donuts... Teo proves himself to be an intelligent, potent songwriter and performer with a bright future in the Fort Collins music scene."
  - Nick Scheidies, The Rocky Mountain Collegian (Oct 02, 2008)

• Teo Peralez: Smells Like Burning Leaves... (Album Review and Cover Feature) [+ Show ]
  

  I think of music as a muse for blogging and writing whatever comes to mind; a form of expression ... I think of music as a muse for blogging and writing
  whatever comes to mind; a form of expression to
  release tension and exorcise personal demons.
  Music acts as a background sound like filtered noise
  in a restaurant, but the truly great music will catch
  attention and cause thought. True, inspired thought.
  Maybe even dancing for those with the physical ability
  to contort and control a body to a current of sound.
  
  Teo Peralez does this for me. He takes the monotony
  out of typing a mere “review” for an up and coming
  band. I chose to feature his music and SonicBids
  submission this quarter because of the way the songs
  made me feel. That is the truest measure of art, in
  my opinion. Something like a painting on a wall in
  a crowded restaurant which draws attention due to
  shape and color. Something not intended for the
  limelight, but which can not be ignored.
  
  I may have a cult fantasy about networking a
  community of artists, poets, musicians and dreamers
  in the form of a media outlet; a magazine. But, this
  idea is not a solid one and will grow like moss on top
  of rocks sticking their independent heads out of the
  river stream fighting to the rhythm of a guitar meant
  for melody. “Rocks” fighting to become organic and
  alive, unable to drown or be pushed down by the
  bottoms of corporate river boats leaking advertising.
  Melody riding on a river is how burning leaves smell
  to me. Somewhere from way out west….v
  
  I chose Teo Peralez for feature because I connected
  with the solos and the dark harmonies cascading
  over chords. I also like the lyrics and I am a very verbal
  person. I strongly recommend anyone who wants
  something inspirational to perk up ears to listen to
  “The Smell of Burning Leaves”. “Summer will be over soon and fall will soon begin” (from “Evangelist”), but
  connecting to soulful music means never having to
  lose yourself in the dark smoke rising over so many
  meaningless songs.
  
  And, honestly, “The Smell of Burning Leaves” is a
  collection of songs where I am hard-pressed to find
  a favorite. “Redemption” and “300 Days” caught my
  ear instantly upon reviewing the SonicBids submission.
  These songs sent me spiraling through the lyrics
  printed at www.TeoPeralez.com. “Nebraska Soul”,
  “Evangelist” and “And I Don’t Care” also tap into a
  type of feeling which is difficult to describe in words.
  One needs to just feel the music while riding down
  a dusty road or even just drinking in a bar somewhere
  after work before drunken epiphanies spring
  to mind.
  
  Personally, Teo Peralez strikes me as a down-to-
  Earth guy who wants the freedom of self expression
  and connection of calling on demons to release artistic
  frustration. At times his music makes fun like in
  the bonus track, “The Donut Song”.
  
  Interested listeners can check out his music and order
  a copy of “The Smell of Burning Leaves” at www.
  TeoPeralez.com or www.Myspace.com/TeoPeralez.

• Teo Peralez balances music and classes [+ Show ]
  

  If the name Teo Peralez sounds familiar, it's probably because you've seen the signs around campus a...If the name Teo Peralez sounds familiar, it's probably because you've seen the signs around campus advertising his local performances. Then again, maybe you've just had a class with him.
  
  Teo is in his third year at CSU, double-majoring in electrical/computer engineering and economics. With all of that on his plate, he has somehow still managed to release his third full album this September; a collection of acoustic alt-folk/indie-rock titled "The Smell of Burning Leaves…"
  
  Don't worry: the songs aren't about engineering and economics. Like many great singer-songwriters, Teo's strength lies in his lyrics, through which he ruminates on depression, politics, spirituality and other serious matters such as donuts.
  
  The lyrical content is broad, but Teo has the vocal range to match. Whether deep and urgent on "Bombs" ("mounted preachers speak / from pedestals of lies") or soft and lilting on "Blinded by a Memory" ("tranquil water and rustling trees are but memories"), Teo's voice has an appealing, resonant timbre.
  
  Thankfully that means it's Teo's music, not his voice, which has garnered him comparisons to Bob Dylan.
  
  Though other influences ranging from David King to Kurt Cobain and from The Ataris to The Ramones are apparent, the variation in style unfortunately doesn't constitute any variation in sound. Song after song finds Teo strumming a handful of overworked chords on his acoustic guitar in what is often a nearly identical rhythm.
  
  This becomes grating, especially considering the fact that a hurried production (Teo was on a tight budget in the studio) means that his strings sometimes buzz or squeak unpleasantly.
  
  So when Teo decides to show off his lightning quick fingers and keen ear for melody by playing lead guitar, such as on the punky "I Don't Care," it's like a much needed downpour during a drought. Likewise, by mixing arpeggiated picking with strumming on "Katie's Song (Summer Rains)," Teo helps to keep the album's sound fresh.
  
  Still, through 15 songs stretching for just over an hour, it's hard not to hope for some piano, harmonica, percussion or even bagpipe - anything to break the monotony of guitar and more guitar.
  
  As the ellipses in the title indicate, "The Smell of Burning Leaves…" sometimes sounds more like an unfinished idea than a complete work.
  
  Certainly, like all 20-year-olds, Teo Peralez has a lot of room to grow, and his music is part of that.
  
  But at his best, for instance on the barn-burning "300 Days" or introspective "Staring at the Ceiling," Teo proves himself to be an intelligent, potent songwriter and performer with a bright future in the Fort Collins music scene.
  
  Staff writer Nick Scheidies can be reached at verve@collegian.com

• Local Promo Featured Artist May 2008 [+ Show ]
  

  Out of the distant plains of eastern Nebraska and into the cool desert nights of Colorado's music sc...Out of the distant plains of eastern Nebraska and into the cool desert nights of Colorado's music scene, Teo Peralez is blazing a mixed trail of folk-rock music that toys with punk and country that is sure to calm the nerves and dance with the mind. Set to release his new album in early 2008, it is sure to please the easy-going rockers that still like to revert back to rock and roll, but who also love the sounds of new styles now and then. You can catch his music being played throughout America in the college radio circuit, soon to be picked up by many more."
  

Setlist

Sets can vary between 45 minutes up to around 2 1/2 hours. Typical 45 minute set:

Jesus of Laredo
300 Days
New Orleans
And I Don't Care...
Staring at the Ceiling
Everything You Thought You Had...
To Friends...
Nebraska Soul
The '07 Draft Dodger's Blues
Out West

Covers range from Nirvana to the Beatles, to old Australian convict songs.

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