Rockhal

Sat 09 Nov 2024 - 19:00

Alternative

Rock

KALEO

Payback Tour

Practical Info

Venue: Rockhal Box
Promoter: Rockhal

Support: Ticket VIP + JÚNÍUS MEYVANT

Doors: 19:00
Ticket VIP: 17:30
JÚNÍUS MEYVANT: 20:00
KALEO: 21:00

About

KALEO is an Icelandic rock band known for blending blues, rock, and folk with soulful, powerful vocals. Formed in 2012, the band achieved international success with their hit “Way Down We Go”, which highlighted their blues-infused rock sound. Led by frontman JJ Julius Son, KALEO’s music draws on diverse influences, including Icelandic folk and American blues, often exploring themes of love, loss, and personal reflection.

In 2024, KALEO demonstrated their musical evolution with four powerful singles: the introspective “USA Today”, the tender Icelandic lullaby “SofĂ°u Unga Ástin MĂ­n”, the energetic “Rock N Roller”, and “Lonely Cowboy”, a cinematic track that showcases delicate finger-picking and lyrical homage to composer Ennio Morricone. “Lonely Cowboy” debuted at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry in 2022 and was later performed at the historic Colosseum in Rome, underscoring the band’s global appeal and artistic growth.

This diversity has fueled the success of their “Payback Tour,” which spans North America and Europe and will make a notable stop on the Rockhal’s stage on November 9, marking their return after their last visit in 2022.

Special guest : JUNIUS MEYVANT 🎧

Musician Unnar GĂ­sli Sigurmundsson, from the Westman Islands, has been releasing music as JĂșnĂ­us Meyvant for a few years.

JĂșnĂ­us Meyvant’s unique blend of freaky folk pop is melodic, rich, and soulful, with a touch of attitude. His sound combines a sultry voice, sizzling guitars, pummeling rhythms, and layers of horns, synths, and mellotron. Compared to Sam Cooke, Charles Bradley, The Rolling Stones, and Devendra Banhart, JĂșnĂ­us Meyvant has released several singles, an EP, and an LP.