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BRITSOUND SONG OF THE WEEK 30/04/2008
Good news from across the pond. Home has made Song of the Week on Radio Britsound in the USA and is on a playlist with Hot Chip, Paul McCartney, Coldplay and The Beatles. Presenter Rob Quicke said: "Our Britsound Song of the Week is Home by an English band called Caliko. Never heard of them I bet. A sort of folky band. Absolutely beautiful songs."

 
Jo Giles from Caliko REVIEW - MAINLY ACOUSTIC, NZ 13/02/2007
"Jo Giles and Jon Winter following a fired-up first half feast of players, took the stage and gave us a night to remember. From their first moments on stage, getting acquainted with the lively full house crowd, they showed good presence, and effortlessly eased their way into a cracking set of songs, interrupted only by brief introductions and humorous anecdotes that entertained, charmed and connected with a keen audience clearly loving the 'crack'." Read full Mainly Acoustic review here plus Christchurch Folk Club review  

 
Jon Winter and Jo Giles from Caliko TV NZ INTERVIEW 13/02/2007
Jo & Jon appeared on Good Morning, filmed in the TVNZ studios in Wellington. As well as a five minute interview on 'the sofa' they kicked off the show with Monsoon and finished it with Riversong.  



 
Jo Giles from Caliko in a recording studio NEW DEMOS 17/01/2007
Back in Scotland this month J&J began work on some new demos, the session coming about following the November gigs with Karine Polwart. Karine's drummer/producer Mattie Foulds offered to record a few demos at his place in the Scottish Borders. The session included mainly new songs J&J have been playing this year plus a couple of new arrangements. It proved a great opportunity to see where the songs would go with the addition of a rhythm section. More on this soon. 

 
Jo Giles in studio at BBC BBC INTERVIEW 06/11/2006
To publicise the gig at The Beacon Folk Club in Tunbridge Wells on Monday 13 November, J&J could be heard babbing on about life on the road and playing a few songs live during a half hour long interview with Simon Evans on BBC Radio Kent on Bonfire Night.


 
New Zealand flag NEW ZEALAND TOUR 31/10/2006
To escape living in the van during the winter months, Jo and Jon are heading off round the other side of the world for a mini tour of New Zealand in February. Gigs confirmed so far include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and the Golden Bay. See the gigs page for updates.


 
Karine Polwart

KARINE POLWART UK TOUR SUPPORT 18/09/2006
Jo and Jon to support Karine Polwart on her UK tour in November. Dates confirmed include Leeds City Varieties on Tuesday 7th November and Sheffield Memorial Hall on Wednesday 8th November. Jo and Jon have long been fans of Karine's gripping songwriting and relaxed live performance. Check out her music and philosophies at > www.karinepolwart.com

 
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