Press & Reviews

Jerusalem Post

“Kalo, the granddaughter of famed Israeli author and poet Shlomo Kalo, grew up in Haifa, but felt like there was no place for her on the local music scene…o after completing her IDF service and beginning her studies at the Hed College of Music in Tel Aviv, Kalo jumped at an opportunity to be an exchange student at Oklahoma City University…But Haifa to Oklahoma City was certainly a culture shock for Kalo.”

Houston Press

“Anyone who made it out for the first annual Brooklyn Twang Festival this past May at The Continental Club is sure to remember the explosive and stand out performance of Israeli born and Oklahoma based blues rocker KALO … (who) stood out not only for her individuality and rock and roll edge in a sea of more country style artists, but also for her ability to command attention shredding on her guitar with raw enthusiasm and fervor forever imprinting herself into the audience's mind.”

Norman Transcript

“Some of Kalo’s success in the United States may be because of her fearlessness in disturbing musical norms. She’s not from here but embraces Americana, blues, rock and the many sub-genres associated with them. Kalo adds a spin that makes them her own.”

Elmore Magazine

"KALO is a power trio built on strong melodies and rhythms with passionate vocals. Their sound is rock ‘n’ roll with a strong dose of blues and a hint of Americana, R&B and roots. They have honed their sound to perfection with the time-tested method of continued touring and performing shows headlining festivals and earning a name and a following through sweat, determination and electrified stage shows. Wild Change, KALO’s latest studio album, is a joyful boisterous, bluesy, gritty rockin’ sound of flavorful tunes ... Wild Change is passionate, creative, and supremely exciting ... A helluva noise is created! KALO has a complete album experience, you’ll hear that something is very right here."

Staccatofy

“With a catchy rock beat and chordal riff, KALO builds a sound that has personality and drive. Her singing is passionate and growls in all the right places. KALO’s guitar solo is melodic, rich in tone and attitude. The mix and recording are all balanced, which allows KALO’s voice, guitar, and personality to shine through in spades. KALO delivers the R&B-Rock in a matter of fact manner that will make you take notice of this musical number. “

Last Day Deaf

“KALO hail from USA and their track and latest video for ‘No Shame‘. is a pure blues rock n’ roll treat, unleashing some divine riffs, and featuring a more than charismatic vocalist (Bat-Or Kalo also on guitars!). Rocking in no shame for sure!”

Vents Magazine

"In the end, KALO accomplishes what only a few talented bands can do, especially – and surprisingly – within such a demanding wild, loud and emotion-filled genre ... Wild Change is definitely a must-listen album for all the fans of both classic and modern rock."

Middle Tennessee Music

"Distorted guitars, catchy riffage, hard hitting drums and the rough but sexy persona of Israeli born lead female Bat-Or Kalo collide in this tasty, jammin’, roots rock single."

Cellar Door Music Group

"Wild Change is Kalo's best and purest work, truly channeling the energy and skill of its players into a sensational collection of rock and roll numbers. Some hit all the sweet spots with groovy bass lines and feel-good/feel-bad guitar inflections. Others switch up the formula, though, as in the case of the delightful "One Mississippi", which includes hand claps to help it reach crossover single territory. Furthermore "Upside Down" and "Pay to Play" bring in a horn section to lend a classic funk/soul vibe, and "Free" could easily play to the modern country crowd with a bit less distortion and a bit more twang ...With electrifying performances and some of the band's best material to date, Wild Change is simply a great rock record and easily one of the best of the year."

WELTSMUSIK-MAGAZIN/GLOBAL MUSIC
(GERMANY)

"What the two (KALO and McKinney) have managed here is quite simply a blues delicacy. The 14 tracks show their own interpretation of the genre and the guitar playing of the Israeli is ... enormously expressive. Her voice seems to be made for it. The songwriting is outstanding. It is always in the direction of blues, but without sticking permanently to the 12-bar scheme ... KALO is currently working on a third album ...we would in the meantime indicate "Dear John" makes big appetite for more.."

MIDWEST RECORD

"KALO/Dear John: In which we find a white girl wit the blues taking it to the next level of the game proving that some times you just have to sit back and enjoy the back story. An Israeli lass who has finished her military stint picks up where she left off with a Jimi Hendrix cassette sending her and her electric guitar off into some zone where west side Chicago resurfaced on Mars. Multicultiured to the max, Kalo sounds more like a passed off riot grrrl than a white girl with the blues but maybe there's a crossover where it all comes together. A cutting edge piece of the nu genre.