Released a decade ago, A/B quietly worked its way into road trips, heartbreaks, late-night drives, television soundtracks, and just about every playlist that needed a little grit. Ten years later, KALEO brought that record back to Red Rocks as part of their Way Down We Go Tour, celebrating the album that introduced much of the world to their music with songs like "All the Pretty Girls," "No Good," and "Way Down We Go." The anniversary run arrives alongside the release of A/B (Deluxe Anniversary Edition), a collection of rare recordings, live performances, and reimagined tracks that revisits the record without simply looking backward.
Before KALEO took the stage, Elle King got the night started with a set that felt perfectly suited for Red Rocks. Moving between country, rock, and soul, she delivered a performance that was fun, confident, and packed with personality. Fan favorites like "Ex's & Oh's" drew some of the loudest reactions of her set, while newer material fit naturally alongside songs that have become staples of her catalog. She was a strong fit for the bill, bringing the same appreciation for blues and roots influences while maintaining a sound that is unmistakably hers.
By the time the lights dropped for KALEO, Red Rocks was ready.
The Way Down We Go Tour isn't just a victory lap for KALEO's breakthrough album A/B. It's a reminder of why those songs have endured for a decade in the first place.
Throughout the night, the band revisited the record that launched them onto the global stage while weaving in newer material that showed just how much they've grown since 2016.
What makes KALEO such a compelling live band is that every member has a chance to leave their mark. Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson's harmonica solos became some of the night's biggest surprises, adding a smoky texture that elevated songs already packed with emotion. Each solo earned cheers from the crowd, serving as another reminder that KALEO's sound is built just as much on musicianship as it is on memorable songwriting.
Then there's JJ Julius Son's whistling.
It's one of those things you almost assume has to be tracked or enhanced until you hear it live. Instead, he delivers it with remarkable precision and control, effortlessly weaving those familiar melodies into the performance without missing a beat. In a venue known for incredible acoustics, the whistle echoed through Red Rocks with an almost haunting quality, becoming one of the evening's most unexpectedly captivating details.
Those details are what set KALEO apart. Beyond the billions of streams and recognizable hits is a band of exceptional musicians who know exactly when to showcase their technical ability without ever letting it overshadow the songs themselves.
The Way Down We Go Tour isn't just a victory lap for KALEO's breakthrough album A/B. It's a reminder that ten years later, the songwriting remains strong, the performances remain sharp, and the songs continue to find an audience willing to sing every word.