Seattle Folklore Society is very excited to bring back a fan favorite – Kalos! Doors open at 7pm for the 7:30 concert in the Community Hall.
The trio spans three generations, three cities and two countries. Pacific Northwest fiddler, Ryan McKasson, east coast guitarist and vocalist, Eric McDonald combined with New England accordionist Jeremiah McLane. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America.
“Ryan, Eric and Jeremiah create music together that is at once energetic, sublime, pensive, thought provoking and jubilant.” — Steve Behrens, 67 music
Like nature itself, the music of Kalos is full of chaos and chance yet always feels spacious and balanced. All three band members come from Scottish immigrant families, so even when they venture beyond the edges of traditional Celtic music, they remain deeply connected to past centuries and forgotten folkways. The trio met over the years at highland games, contra dances and fiddle camps across North America.
Kalos is an ancient Greek word that means ‘beautiful’ or praiseworthy’. Each musician in the trio possesses a profound attention to detail and form and yet they are inventive, finding new flourishes and experiencing spontaneity as they combine their talents together. Kalos’ music asks to be shared and performing live is the band’s heart and forte.