“THE HARMONIES ARE KNOCKOUT! ...A WELL OILED COHESIVE UNIT...”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010

John Batdorf and Michael McLean - Arlene Kole and the Koles - at Kulaks Woodshed, Sat 2/6/10
I was very impressed by the live show put on by Arlene Kole and the Koles this past Sat evening. I already knew that John Batdorf (and Michael McLean) were hugely impressed by their music and, as many people know, my taste in quality independent music runs toward the type of music John likes. In fact, in many cases, John Batdorf is the bar to which an artist is raised when I'm looking to take an artist on for my social media management work. And I already knew that John was very impressed by Arlene Kole and the Koles. This is what I saw all evening ....

This was the first time I'd seen Arlene Kole and the Koles perform live and I hope to catch them again very soon (and to advise that others do the same). They are as comfortable together as well-loved worn bluejeans - they're enjoying their own performance and each other - they're loving giving the music to the audience. They are fresh and different, shiny and new, professional and practiced to perfection. The harmonies are knockout. The solo vocals are excellent. The guitar work is precise but performed with emotion. They are a well-oiled cohesive unit comprised of four very talented and spirited individuals. Become a fan - listen to the music - go see a show soon - you will not regret it! Go. Run, don't walk - Check out the music and become a fan!!!

Jeanette Lundgren - Mother Hen Promotions - Los Angeles, CA

"WITHOUT A DOUBT, ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES THAT I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME"
SUNDAY, May 7, 2011

Arlene's latest CD has been in heavy rotation on my player so I was expecting a great performance. The CD is full of great songwriting and the production is just stellar. Arlene's voice has a way of catching your heart and taking you places too deep for words. I was excited to present them at the Cambridge Drive Concert Series last month.

The live performance of The Koles lived up to my expectations and more. It was, without a doubt, one of the best performances that I have seen in a long time. Everything I experienced in the CD was there plus the addition of the close harmonies that grow out of the closeness of being a family, the honesty that comes from performers who are willing to share their souls with one another and with the audience, and world class musicianship. Add Skye's gorgeous vocals and piano playing plus Bill's mastery of multiple instruments and the tasteful lead guitar and mandolin work of Jim to Arlene's amazing vocals and excellent guitar work and you get a musical experience that you do not want to miss.”

Roy Donkin - Cambridge Drive Concerts - Goleta / Santa Barbara

"AN OUT 'OF THE PARK' HOMERUN OF MODERN MUSIC, MELODY AND SOUND"
SUNDAY, May 22, 2011

I really enjoy great, female singer/ songwriters but very few have touched me metaphysically. Patsy Cline, Judy Collins, Phoebe Snow... and recently; Arlene Kole. She has a perfectly keyed voice with crystal purity. Her songs are words of and by which mankind experience and live in Faith, Trust, and Love. Most important is Love. Arlene Kole touched me as she does all who hear and listen to her. In a live performance I witnessed a woman crying and a man welling up. Arlene’s CD, “One Day” is brilliantly engineered and produced. It is an “out of the park” homerun of modern music, melody and sound.

Dave Chambers - Ghost Ranch House Concerts - Lake Havasu, Arizona

AMAZING, BRILLIANTLY PRODUCED, WE LOVE THIS CD!

We simply weren’t prepared for what we received in the mail. Arlene Kole’s debut CD “One Day” stopped us in our tracks. The lyrics, the arrangements and instrumentation are amazing, but it is the voice that grabs your heart with the gentle firmness of an artist, mother, bombshell blonde and says “Listen, I have something to say.” Brilliantly produced by her husband, Bill Kole supports with elegant production and astounding lyrics. This team is non-stop musicality and heart. We love this CD and these people and so did our listeners. Arlene & Bill Kole appeared as the featured guests on Art of the Song Show #248. It is our most responded to show yet, with comments filled with praise and identification with their remarkable story.

Vivian Nesbitt - Co-Host/ProducArt of the Song" Nationally Syndicated Public Radio Show - Albuquerque, New Mexico

EVERY AUDIENCE LOVES HER IMMEDIATELY!

"Arlene Kole is a Captivating performer not only because her voice, intonation, and musical choices are fabulous but also because her songs are excellent, melodically, harmonically and lyrically! Every audience I’ve been in when she is on stage loves her immediately!"

Harriet Schock - Multi-platinum songwriter/recording artist / author and songwriting coach - Los Angeles, CA

A SUPERBLY CRAFTED ALBUM

"A superbly crafted Album. Arlene's voice is achingly passionate and the songs are heartfelt, honest and above all, REAL! To anyone who has given up on music, this is the CD for you. No fluff here, just stirring, emotional and relatable lyrics that remind us that it's really all about a great artist and a great song! I highly recommend it,"

Bruce Haring
Author, Managing Director of the DIY Convention & The Hollywood Book Festival