Mario Calire
Encyclopedia
Mario Calire was a drummer for American
rock band
The Wallflowers
. He is currently a drummer for Ozomatli
.
Mario Calire's experience with drums goes back as far as he can remember. He grew up surrounded by music and credits his saxophone- and piano-playing father, Jimmy Calire, for teaching him the value of versatility. Armed with this perspective, Mario studied jazz, Latin, and world music at the highly regarded California Institute of the Arts
.
Over the past decade, Mario provided memorable beats to artists in a number of genres. In 1995, he hooked up with Los Angeles-based rock group The Wallflowers. The band experienced great success over Mario's eight-year stint, including gold and platinum albums and a Grammy. Mario has since lent his talents to a host of well-known artists, gigging and recording with Liz Phair, Rickie Lee Jones and many more.
In 2003, Mario elected to explore a new musical avenue, joining up with L.A.-based Latin fusion heavyweights Ozomatli. After recording an EP entitled "Coming Up", the band embarked on a series of live dates. A full-length LP followed in 2004. "Street Signs" went on to win the 2005 Grammy for "Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album", as well as the Latin Grammy for "Best Alternative Album".
Most recently, Mario worked alongside producer KC Porter and engineer Robert Carranza recording the new tracks for the upcoming Ozomatli album. He also contributed to the recent album from world-folk artist Brett Dennen. Mario's philosophy -- "serve the music" -- continues to serve him well through his varied career. (from http://www.mariocalire.com)
He is the brother of animation director, Jamie Caliri
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, fronted by Jakob Dylan. Formed in 1989 and originally known as The Apples, the ensemble has gone through numerous personnel changes with Dylan the only constant....
. He is currently a drummer for Ozomatli
Ozomatli
Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others.In a 2007 NPR interview, band...
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Mario Calire's experience with drums goes back as far as he can remember. He grew up surrounded by music and credits his saxophone- and piano-playing father, Jimmy Calire, for teaching him the value of versatility. Armed with this perspective, Mario studied jazz, Latin, and world music at the highly regarded California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
The California Institute of the Arts, commonly referred to as CalArts, is located in Valencia, in Los Angeles County, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the United States created specifically for students of both the visual and the...
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Over the past decade, Mario provided memorable beats to artists in a number of genres. In 1995, he hooked up with Los Angeles-based rock group The Wallflowers. The band experienced great success over Mario's eight-year stint, including gold and platinum albums and a Grammy. Mario has since lent his talents to a host of well-known artists, gigging and recording with Liz Phair, Rickie Lee Jones and many more.
In 2003, Mario elected to explore a new musical avenue, joining up with L.A.-based Latin fusion heavyweights Ozomatli. After recording an EP entitled "Coming Up", the band embarked on a series of live dates. A full-length LP followed in 2004. "Street Signs" went on to win the 2005 Grammy for "Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album", as well as the Latin Grammy for "Best Alternative Album".
Most recently, Mario worked alongside producer KC Porter and engineer Robert Carranza recording the new tracks for the upcoming Ozomatli album. He also contributed to the recent album from world-folk artist Brett Dennen. Mario's philosophy -- "serve the music" -- continues to serve him well through his varied career. (from http://www.mariocalire.com)
He is the brother of animation director, Jamie Caliri
Jamie Caliri
Jamie Caliri is a director, known primarily for music videos and television commercials. He was born on February 22, 1970 in Buffalo, New York. He is associated with DUCK Studios, an animation/design studio that produces commercials, live action, film/t.v...
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Discography
- 1996 Bringin Down the Horse - The Wallflowers - Drums
- 1999 Smooth Sailin' - Marty Grebb -Drums
- 2000 Breach - The Wallflowers - Drums, Vocals (background)
- 2000 Blues for a Rotten Afternoon - Various Artists -Drums
- 2001 Big Slow Mover - Phil Cody -Performer
- 2001 The Ballad of Liverpool Slim - Jackie LomaxJackie LomaxJohn Richard 'Jackie' Lomax is a British guitarist and singer/songwriter best known for his association with George Harrison and Eric Clapton...
- Drums - 2001 I Am Sam [Bonus Tracks] - Original Soundtrack -Drums
- 2002 I Am Sam [Japanese Bonus Tracks] -Original Soundtrack -Drums
- 2002 I Am Sam - Original Soundtrack -Drums
- 2002 Red Letter Days - The Wallflowers -Drums, Vocals (bckgr), Group Member
- 2002 Trampoline Records Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 - Various Artists -Cymbals, Drums
- 2003 Broken Promises - Rusty Truck -Drums
- 2003 Coming Up [EP] - Ozomatli -Drums
- 2003 Evening of My Best Day - Rickie Lee Jones -Drums
- 2003 Liz Phair [Clean] - Liz Phair -Drums
- 2003 Liz Phair - Liz Phair -Drums
- 2003 Trampoline Records Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - Various Artists -Drums
- 2004 Everything I've Got in My Pocket - Minnie Driver -Drums
- 2004 Street SignsStreet Signs (album)Street Signs is an album by Ozomatli, released in 2004. Street Signs was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die....
- Ozomatli -Drums, Group Member - 2005 Concord Picante 25th Anniversary Collection - Various Artists -Drums
- 2005 Look at All the Love We Found: A Tribute to Sublime - Various Artists -Drums
- 2005 Here Comes Memory - Tom Langford -Drums
- 2005 Over/Time [EP] - Ted Lennon - Drums
- 2005 Live At The Fillmore - Ozomatli - Drums
- 2006 Here Comes Memory - Tom Langford -Drums
- 2006 So Much More -Brett Dennen -Drums
- 2007 Don't Mess with the Dragon - Ozomatli -Drums, Group Member
- 2007 Jessica Callahan - Jessica Callahan - Drums
- 2007 SXSW Live 2007 - Various Artists - Drums