Experience KaLoco's unique blend of folk music from around the world, performed live in Liverpool. Featuring accordion, clarinet, and more, their energetic sets inspire dancing and celebrate diverse cultural traditions. Perfect for weddings, festivals, and social events.
KaLoco: World Folk Fusion Music
Experience the vibrant sounds of KaLoco, Liverpool's unique band blending folk melodies and rhythms from all corners of the World. Perfect for weddings, parties, festivals, and ceilidh dances with expert dance callers. Join us for a musical journey that will get you dancing and celebrating diverse cultures.
KaLoco Band Services
KaLoco Live Performance
Intimate and energetic live performances for all types of venue and event, from gentle cafe music to full-on festival dance events.
KaLoco can perform as a four, five or six-piece band, depending on requirements and availability.
Our core instrumental line-up consists of accordion, guitar, bass, vocals and concertina; the addition of clarinet and percussion completes the full line-up.
We can provide our own PA systems for any size event, including battery-powered systems for outdoor performances.
Private Parties, Weddings and Celebrations
Bring your private events to life with KaLoco's unique blend of world folk music, perfect for parties and social gatherings.
For weddings, we provide memorable tailored folk music performances with a diverse mix of global tunes and lively rhythms to get your guests up and dancing with joy!
Education & Schools
Several of KaLoco's band members are also PGCE-trained, enhanced DBS-checked music teachers working privately and in schools, with over 20 years experience of teaching music across a wide range of settings.
KaLoco is available to provide interactive music and/or dance workshops or performances in schools, with the intention of re-establishing multicultural community folk dance traditions within young people's educations.
KaLoco works with partner organisations to achieve these aims, including CIC's Movema and Sole Rebel.
Festival Appearances
Dynamic sets for festivals that showcase a rich variety of international folk styles and driving rhythms that entice audiences to dance and groove.
World Ceilidh and Traditional Dance Events
Energetic live music for ceilidh-style dances featuring traditional world folk tunes and expert dance calling to get everyone on their feet.
Sets can be devised for community maypole and stick dance events.
KaLoco CIC
KaLoco CIC is a Community Interest Company, a non-profit making organisation dedicated to working in community settings to bring multicultural music and dance to understand-represented groups in society, such as refugees, asylum seekers and school children in areas of social deprivation.
Packages & Pricing
We offer three different packages, depending on your requirements.
All prices include our powerful modern PA system. We also give you peace of mind with public liability insurance and fully PAT tested equipment.
Prices include travel up to 30 miles from Liverpool. For distances above that just fill in our enquiry form and we’ll send you a bespoke quote.
To find out about our pricing options contact us here or email us on kalocofolk@gmail.com
Basic performance package:£800
Ceilidh Dance package: £1200
Bespoke Music & Dance package: £1400
Partnership & Collaboration Links
KaLoco works with numerous organisations and individuals in the fields of music, dance, community support and multicultural relations. These include:
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Dance the world’s stories with KaLoco’s vibrant folk rhythms.
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Who Are We?
Amanda
Accordion & Vocals
Amanda is a hugely talented singer, accordionist and multi-instrumentalist, bringing a wonderful flow and vibrancy to KaLoco's performances.
Amanda is also a music teacher, song writer and composer.
Mark
Guitar & Vocals
Mark is a skilled and versatile guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist with many years experience performing solo and with bands, writing and producing songs, and teaching music.
For more details check his websites:
Becky
Bass guitar
Becky plays bass and keyboards, and brings the solid earthy deep-end to KaLoco's groovy sound.
Willy
Concertina
Willy has been performing in bands since the 1960's, and brings a lifetime of rich and diverse musical experience to KaLoco's unique sound.
Rosa
Clarinet
Rosa is a hugely talented woodwind player, pianist and singer, and brings a youthful vibrancy to the fabulous KaLoco sound.
Mick
Drums & Percussion
Mick is an expert drummer and percussionist, hugely versatile with a long history of international music-making.