"Peter's guitar needs
no limelight… Peter is an extreme virtuoso, and he's so easygoing,
which keeps things relaxed onstage," Ms. Simon said in a phone
interview. "He can improvise better than anyone, I think, and
when he solos it always seems to be a natural thing. Often I'll use
him to double me when I'm playing guitar, and he's able to do that
and not shine. He can take a back seat as well as a front seat"
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- Thomas Staudter - New York Times |
"Peter Calo… is a
& masterful guitarist… is also a globally minded musician
who has come into his own as a singer… witness his exquisite
new album, 'Wired to the moon.'" read
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- Steve
Morse - The Boston Globe |
"Peter should be heard and appreciated.
What a joy and what a find!"
- Carly
Simon |
"Peter Calo stands out as an exceptionally
versatile and accomplished talent on the crowded music scene. As a
composer, he invents fresh, lyrical melodies for his guitar, and the
man can sing anything! Listening to his music is a total pleasure."
- Joyce Kulhawik - Entertainment WBZ - TV 4 Boston |
"You really get something for your
money when you purchase a Peter Calo album, because you end up listening
to the music over and over. I can't help but hum along to Peter's
awesome interpretations of popular music from the past, and the unique
pacing of his own compositions makes them truly engaging. These are
NOT 'cookie cutter' songs."
- Kevin Blackstone - Station Manager, WVVS |
Great voice, great songs, great ideas…
- Time Out – London |
"One of the most engaging and refreshing
soloists on the music scene."
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- The Providence
Journal |
"For some time now Calo has been an
underground phenomenon but his songwriting skills, dynamite vocals
and blistering guitar have nudged this master musician into the limelight…
Calo and his band of six present its mix of blues, funk, and world
beat… "
- The Boston Globe |
"… your performance leaves me
speechless… I remain inspired and thankful to have had the pleasure
enjoying your very beautiful and personable performance, thanks!
- Sean Patrick Murphy WMFO |
"Calo's songwriting, guitar playing,
and vocal skills provide the backbone and are the catalyst for the
band… Calo is one of the most engaging performers in the biz."
- Time Out Magazine- London |
"CAPE ANN is … a thoroughly delightful
disc… send another we wore out the first."
- Julis Figueras - Music Director – WEVO |
"CAPE ANN is a beautiful compilation
of instrumental acoustic guitar led songs by Bostonian Peter Calo.
It seems to trigger free-form images in your mind as you releax with
it and let go."
- New England Performer |
"Plays an inventive, engrossing lead!"
- The Boston Globe" |
Guitarist Peter Calo offered some of the
most interesting writing and playing of the evening; offering some
original perspectives on some well - traveled roads."
- The Boston Globe |
"Thanks for "CAPE ANN"!
It's wonderful. I featured it on the morning show and gets great comments."
- Cathy Kaelin - Production Supervisor - WERU
Maine |
"Indisputably talented… "
Sweet Potato Magazine |
"We at main events would like to
congratulate you on making the WGBH T Party a Success! Your performance
was particularly Outstanding!
Pamela Shuman - Events Coordinator |