caludo

caludo is a trio from Zurich, Switzerland. They write their own material, so you rarely find any covers on their setlist. Look up their tour schedule, they may also open up their musical suitcase in your town. A colorful graffiti of stories about astronauts, relocations, sweets, unchosen roads and a lot more. Go see them!

Stefan (vocals, guitar) was raised in northern Germany, where he learned Bluegrass music by listening to a distant FM radio station in Hamburg. He began to play 5-string banjo at the age of 15. No teachers, no internet...just instructional books and records. He finally met like-minded musicians, and trained his musical skills at jams and bluegrass concerts. In the past years, Stefan was touring with the Folk Band “Mala & FyrMoon” in Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland and the USA. He recently produced a folk album of his own.

Catie Jo (vocals, fiddle) is currently a master's student in Zurich, but she originally comes from Minnesota, where she grew up in a rich Bluegrass community. She has played the fiddle since she was 9, and her playing has been featured across the US at various concerts and festivals, as well as a number of appearances on the popular radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. Known for her energetic and fiery fiddle playing, Catie Jo is thrilled to be starting a new musical adventure in Switzerland.

Vincent (vocals, bass) spent part of his childhood in the french speaking part of Switzerland. He has played bass with various folk, rock, and pop bands. Vincent composes thoughtful and entertaining songs in english, french, and also greek – and he does not give in before a new song is well arranged! Intricate timings like 7/8 are one of his passions. Vincent is one of the rare acoustic bass players who uses the instrument's body for percussion. Together with Stefan, he was involved in Mala & FyrMoon.