Darren Kiely opened the night for us, an artist known in Ireland for his fresh folk-sounding music. When you listen to Darren, you get hints of Hozier and Noah Kahan but more importantly, you see his uniqueness and flair in every song. Fans from all over the country arrived to support Darren, with a group of girls holding a sign talking about seeing him in Belfast with the Lumineers. The passion for this small set was shown. Philadelphia looks forward to having Darren back.
KALEO recently stopped by The Fillmore in Philadelphia as they embarked on their “The Way Down We Go Tour”. Not only did they play hits such as “All the Pretty Girls,” “No Good,” &” Way Down We Go,” but also touched on newer material “USA Today”, “Bloodline”, and more! A band of this magnitude and commercial success often gets shadowed by their hits, but KALEO reminds you just how good their whole catalog is.
Their setup and approach remain engaging, with smooth lighting and stage presence so calming you get lost in the set; consistency in an essentially original lineup, fronted by Jokull Juliusson, more commonly known stateside as Jj Julius Son. Fans clicking their boots, sporting their leather jackets, wearing bandannas that have seen countless concerts all together in one room.
KALEO
Darren Kiely
