Celtic Music Workshop with Kalos

LEARN A TUNE WITH KALOS! Headland, the title of Kalos’ latest release, refers to the dreamlike place between the land and the sea, which Kalos explores through their music. In this workshop, we will learn a tune and navigate this space together through arrangement. We will start with instruction on melody and backing, and then join together for discussion and arranging. This workshop will be aimed toward intermediate players but all levels welcome; open to all instruments.

About the Band The trio spans three generations, three cities and two countries. Ryan McKasson (violin, viola, voice), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, voice) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, voice) met over the years at highland games, contra dances and fiddle camps across North America. They made their first recording in 2016 and have been touring together since 2019. Kalos prizes the magic of live performance—breathing, dancing and weaving together like high-wire acrobats. They are as generous as they are virtuosic. Like nature itself, their music is full of chaos and chance yet always feels spacious and balanced. Their concerts are more an exposé than a performance—they are immersive, trance-inducing experiences.

Kalos has performed at the Lotus Festival (Bloomington, IN), New Bedford Folk Festival (New Bedford, MA), New World Festival (Randolph, VT), Gracie Center (Bangor, ME), Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago, IL), Seattle Folklore Society (Seattle, WA) and more. They have taught workshops and masterclasses at Tufts University (Somerville, MA), Celtic Arts Foundation (Mount Vernon, WA) and Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School (Boulder Creek, CA). With music that enlivens the human spirit, Kalos brings warmth, grit and exuberance to every performance.