From Bob Stane:
JOHN BATDORF& THE KOLES.....Originally from Canada, the Koles are a gifted mother / father / daughter vocal group whose original songs and unique vocal arrangements captivate audiences. The songwriting is deep and heartfelt although family issues often accompany them onstage making for some hilarious moments throughout their show.
Arlene was named in Music Connection Magazine’s Top 100 Live Acts in the USA for 2009 and the nationally syndicated public radio show “Art of the Song” dedicated their hour long program to their critically acclaimed album “ONE DAY...”, calling it “Brilliant”.
Although they have yet to land their own variety show (WTF?!?), their voices can be heard on albums, commercials, movies, television, video games and even Las Vegas shows. Plus....JOHN BATDORF...Some may ask, what is it about the qualities of John Batdorf that set him apart from other excellent singer-songwriters… It’s his vulnerability: his complete opening the door to his heart. John invites the listener into his soul and shares a couple hours, open and trusting as he sings of love and hope: transforming despair to hope, hate to love and fear/ignorance to tolerance/acceptance. We share his understanding, forgiveness and are filled with compassion when the song is done. When you hear John sing live for the first time, you'll understand why his music has meant so much to his fans that have now spanned nearly four decades.