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KALO | |
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 Bat-Or Kalo performing with KALO in Oklahoma | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oklahoma, United States |
| Genres | Blues-rock, soul, funk |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members |
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| Website | kaloband.com |
KALO is an American blues-rock trio formed in 2012 and led by Israeli-born guitarist and vocalist Bat-Or Kalo. The band is based in Oklahoma and is known for its blend of blues, rock, and soul influences. KALO has released multiple albums and has toured extensively across the United States.
Background
[edit]Bat-Or Kalo was born in Haifa, Israel, and began playing guitar in her teens after discovering a Jimi Hendrix cassette. She served in the Israeli Defense Forces before moving to the United States in 2004 to study classical and jazz guitar at Oklahoma City University.[1] After graduating, she returned to Israel and released her debut album Flesh & Bones in 2009, recorded at Bardo Recording Studios near Tel Aviv.[1]
Following the release, Kalo moved to New York City and later traveled to Mississippi, where she immersed herself in Southern musical traditions. In 2012, she formed the band KALO with bassist Mack McKinney and drummer Mike Alexander.[1]
Career
[edit]KALO released its second album, Dear John, in 2013. The album was written and recorded in the American South and marked a shift toward blues and roots rock.[1] It was later listed on the Roots Music Report’s Top Blues Rock Albums of 2016.[2] In 2016, the band released Live in NYC, followed by Wild Change in 2017.[1] Wild Change topped the Roots Music Report’s Top Blues Rock Albums chart in 2017.[3]
The music video for the title track “Wild Change,” directed by Alexander Haessner, was an official selection of the deadCenter Film Festival in 2019.[4]
The band has performed at venues across the U.S., including The Bitter End in New York City and Beale Street in Memphis. KALO has opened for artists such as John Mayall, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, and Mr. Sipp.[1]
In 2021, KALO was featured in the Emmy-winning docuseries Play It Loud, which highlights musicians contributing to the cultural landscape of Oklahoma.[5]
In a 2019 feature by The Oklahoman, Bat-Or Kalo discussed her musical evolution and how Oklahoma’s music scene has influenced her creative freedom.[6] A 2017 article in The Jerusalem Post described her sound as “Midwestern rock with a Haifa soul,” highlighting her cross-cultural musical identity.[7] In a 2020 interview with The Bluegrass Situation, Kalo shared her musical inspirations and creative process.[8] She was also interviewed by Blues.gr, where she discussed her artistic philosophy and the influence of her Israeli heritage.[9]
In 2017, Bat-Or Kalo was nominated for the 15th Annual Independent Music Awards, which recognize outstanding independent artists across genres.[10]
In 2016, Kalo reached the semifinals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, representing the Topeka Blues Society. During the event, she was photographed by acclaimed music photographer Danny Clinch, and her appearance was featured in Smithsonian Magazine.[11]
Her song “Goodbye” was featured in Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (Season 3, Episode 4).[12][13]
Musical Style
[edit]KALO’s music incorporates elements of blues, rock, funk, and soul. The band has been described as a modern-day power trio, with a sound that blends traditional blues influences with contemporary rock arrangements.[1]
Discography
[edit]- Flesh & Bones (2009)
- Dear John (2013)
- Live in NYC (2016)
- Wild Change (2017)
Singles and Compilations
[edit]- "No Shame" (single)
- "Calling All Dreamers" (The Oklahoma Room at Folk Alliance 2018 CD)
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Exclusive Interview: KALO". Making a Scene. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Roots Music Report: Top Blues Rock Albums of 2016". Roots Music Report. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Roots Music Report: Top Blues Rock Albums of 2017". Roots Music Report. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "deadCenter Film Festival 2019". deadCenter Film Festival. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Play It Loud presents KALO". Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Rocking the blues: Israel-born and raised musician Bat-Or Kalo enjoys musical freedom in Oklahoma". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Midwestern rock with a Haifa soul". The Jerusalem Post. 28 May 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "3x3: KALO on Hendrix, Heat, and Her Majesty Madonna". The Bluegrass Situation. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Q&A with Israeli-born Bat-Or Kalo of blues-rock band KALO". Blues.gr. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "AIM Independent Music Awards Winners Announced". Long Live Vinyl. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Keeping Blues Alive". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: Season 3, Episode 4". TuneFind. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce: Season 3, Episode 4". IMDb (archived). Archived from the original on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2023.