We are KaLoco -
Liverpool's World-Fusion Folk Band!
KaLoco are a World-Folk Fusion Band from Liverpool.
We play folk tunes from all over the world in a mix of traditional and fusion styles, combining different rhythmic styles and textures to create a unique and exciting sound.
Our repertoire includes English, Irish, Scottish, French, Breton, Eastern European,
South American, Asian, Klezmer and other styles.
Our core band consists of four players - on guitar, bass, accordion, concertina and vocals, with occasional extra players on clarinet, drums, percussion and synths.
Follow us on Instagram - @kalocoband
We provide a variety of tailored sets which we can perform for the following types of events:
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Cafes/ Restaurants/ Art galleries
We can play an acoustic set of calm background music, and/or a more upbeat set to create a great atmosphere in your venue.
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Birthdays, Parties, Weddings etc
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We can perform an upbeat party set, either acoustic or amplified with electronic effects.
Community events
We play a variety of community events and can build a set for your individual requirements.
Maypole dancing
We play for Maypole dancers and stick dancers, providing our own PA and dance teacher.
Festivals
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We can play a chilled afternoon set and/or a more upbeat electric evening set. We can also bring dance teachers who can teach the dance steps if required, depending on the type of event.
We can also provide ceilidhs and maypole dancing activities with our own caller / dance teacher for festivals. See the videos below for some examples of dance events we can perform at.
Listen to some audio excerpts of KaLoco songs:
Maypole Dance at Squash Garden, 2023
Sole Rebel dance performance, Eurovision 2023
Hobo Kiosk, Liverpool 2023
Sole Rebel dance performance, Eurovision 2023
Quarry, Liverpool 2023
Squash cafe, Liverpool 2024
Sole Rebel Family Ceilidh, 2023
Private Party, 2024
KaLoco Band News!
December 2024
KaLoco are working on a new set of songs including numbers from Italy, Palestine and Bosnia! We are very excited to bring them to our audiences during 2025.
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July 2024
KaLoco band has played several performances accompanying Sole Rebel, a Tap Dancing troupe and teaching school based in Liverpool.
This is a wonderful new relationship and has led to many joyful music and dance experiences, including two for the Eurovision week in May 2023, a family ceilidh fund-raising event in November 2023, and a ceilidh for the LEAP Dance festival on 7th May 2024.
Follow us on Instagram @kalocoband for details of all our up-to-date performances
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Check the video section above to see some examples of our Sole Rebel performances in Liverpool.
