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Central Studio Theatre Concert
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"Blue Onyx and Kindred Spirit", May 10th Review from reporter, Elliot Grimes of the Basingstoke Observer Despite having a band of seven, including a flautist and a keyboardist, the band kept a tight set of which the Moody Blues would be proud of. With such a hard act to follow, Kindred Spirit would have their work cut out. It was not long, however, until it was obvious that this was a band who enjoyed every second of being on stage. They were playing in front of those who appreciate their music and are as passionate about it as the members themselves. Long instrumentals allowed both flautist and violinist to show off their hidden talents. The introduction of a saxophone in a selection of songs was an interesting change. “Songs of Dragons” and “the Devil” were something very special and a brilliant example of Folk Rock at its best. The bassist coped extremely well playing his double necked bass, bringing another air of individuality to the band. A well deserved round of applause from the audience allowed the band to sneak back on stage, and, accompanied by the members of Blue Onyx, play through one last song. After thanking the crowd, it is brought to everyone’s attention that they will be playing in the not too distant future. Maybe an event worth checking out for those looking for a relaxing evening of live music? "You Tube" footage 1. Child Inside with Bouree |
Review from Martin Harold "Hi Elaine, Just got back from Central Studios on a big high. What a great night, that's some band you have got. Put you in a proper music venue and you can hold your own with anybody on that performance. I thought you were superb, even better than the last outing at the same venue in '05 and I remember writing to you then that it was a brilliant gig and time just flew. Its the first time I have seen Gavin, what a find he is, I thought you might miss Sim till I saw him play, loved every moment, I thought you all seemed so at ease and having a ball, I could not help smiling at some of the interplay between Annie and Gavin. I bet you have trouble keeping Annie in check sometimes, I think she would give Ian Anderson a run for his money no problem." |
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Big Fat Guide Review of the Kindred Spirit + Nina McCann, Central Studio Concert, November 25th 2005 "Kindred Spirit were brilliant and they played more than planned as the audience loved them. Ray and I were calling 'more, more' with the rest of 'em. We will probably go and see them again as we picked up a gig list from them and talked to the lead singer (Elaine?) at the end. She is a fabulous singer, and a talented song writer. They played most of their own stuff which they were really pleased to do, as they said they often have to play a lot of covers in the pub gigs." |
Other Band Video
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Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury, March 2008 "This is a band which engages so well with the audience and all members really enjoyed the concert. Again a group we hope will feature in next year's Festival." Video clips of all the numbers performed at the Sunbury, Riverside Arts Centre concert are currently being re-mixed using the audio from our more central camcorder (which gives a much better stereo balance) and are now available on You Tube. Here are the links to them:- |
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Cavern Club - You Tube
Our November 2006 Cavern Club performance of "Run Red" can now be viewed on You Tube
Brentford Festival - You Tube
At Brentford Festival, in September 2007, we were treated to an extended spot and had a great time later, listening to "Blue Onyx", a fantastic Moody Blues tribute band, with whom we are doing the joint theatre
gig at Central Studio in May 2008. You can see a video clip of us performing "The Web" at Brentford festival on You Tube
Gavin’s Gourmet Gannet Guide
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As an editor / publisher by day (with experience in the hospitality and catering side of publishing) and electrifying violin player plus food appreciator in between, Gavin has earned the revered nickname of "Gannet” amongst his colleagues and friends. |
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A new feature of the Kindred Spirit “Pub Guide” then, will be the much sought after “Gannet” mark (see right). Those venues achieving this high accolade will have the mark placed beside the picture of their establishment on the “Pub Guide” as an indication, to anyone looking for a superb meal (as well as some excellent live music), that here is the place to visit. Any venues thinking that they truly deserve a “Gannet” mark should encourage Gavin to sample some of their culinary delights, a prospect which we are sure he won’t be too unhappy about. |
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Pub Guide Page
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Our "Pub Guide" page is evolving all the time to make it even more useful. Have a look. |