Interview: Kalos Irish Roots Band; The trio plays The Ruins Jan. 13
Kalos plays The Ruins in Hood River on Jan. 13th. Our Jim Drake interviewed the trio and it is available below.
‘Kalos’ brings Celtic Roots music Jan. 13
The Ruins in Hood River presents Celtic Roots music trio Kalos on Friday, Jan. 13. Critics say “Kalos creates music that is compelling enough to transcend boundaries and appeal to music lovers of all stripes.” The band is touring in support of new album “Headland.” Tickets available at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7851 or at the door.
About the Artist
Kalos features Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, vocals), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals), and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, vocals). All three are long-standing touring artists who, as part of their development, learned from masters of traditional music (Ryan with Alasdair Fraser, Eric with John McGann, Jeremiah with Jimmy Keane). Their individual artistry springs from these strong traditional roots.
While much of Kalos' material is rooted in traditional forms, this does not limit the trio’s scope and collective imagination is the primary expression in its music.
Kalos’ new album, Headland, (set for release in Spring 2023) does not shy away from anything in favor of a certain direction. Rather, it is a body of music that, even if sometimes in the abstract, creates an emotional narrative. The name Headland, which refers to a point where land meets sea, is representative of the exploratory space Kalos seeks in its arrangements and live performances.
All of the various elements at play gather together into a collective mood, creating an environment of Kalos’ design and a memorable live music experience. As a critic for the UK’s Folkwords wrote: “There’s a certain spontaneity at work as the three musicians alternately contest and duel, combine and coalesce to bring their talents together.”
“Fare Thee Well”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch2qGZoxOO4
“Fanny Vanille/The Kerry Polska”
