Reviews
“The Kindred Spirit Band were a substitute band for
someone that had to pull out, and I for one, was very
happy about that, as I’d loved them at CRF. The KSB
started with “No Smoke Without Fire”, from their
Elememtal” album, and it was immediately obvious this
was going to be good. When you get a great band, Folk
Rock can be very good indeed, and when you add some
Prog in the mix, it gets even better. They never forget
the importance of having a tune, no matter how
complex or how simple what is being played actually is,
it was ear worm territory from song one to the end of
the 55 minute set. What a set, very justified long and
very warm applause followed.”
David Webb, Prog Rock Reviewer, Dec 4th 2022, writing
about an “1865” concert supporting Haze
‘Opening the show at The 1865 on Sunday were the Kindred Spirit
Band. And a fine set it was too. The KSB to me fit in the prog/folk
crossover, which to be honest is somewhere I increasingly find myself
listening. They have depth and variety, they aren’t afraid to tackle the
big issues with sincerity and neither do they worry about throwing in
the odd mythical creature. Perfect!
Simon Arnold, Prog photographer, writing of “1865” gig July 2023
“Founder and front woman of Kindred Spirit, Elaine Samuels comes from the British
folk & singer-songwriter traditions. With a refreshed line-up crammed” onto the
modest stage, opener “No Smoke Without Fire: Elemental” sets out the band’s stall:
70s flavoured folk rock framing Samuels’ sometimes winsome, sometimes hearty &
often earnest vocals, peppered with flute or sax from Stevie Mitchell &
sparkling lead guitar from Piers Hogg…featuring the undeniable pedigree of “The
Far Meadow’s” Keith Buckman on bass…”The Alchemyst has a touch of the
Canterbury scene about it, “The Phoenix” demonstrates some creative songwriting &
allows Mitchell to exercise her wide ranging talents & “Dragonfire” suggests early
“Tull” or British Folk rock pioneers “Spyrogyra”. “Metamorphosis” sits on a great bass
& drum groove & new song “All About The Money” has a late-60s psych element to
it…There’s much here to interest a prog-friendly audience…”
Gary Mackenzie, Prog Magazine, writing about “The Hanwell Cavern” 2023
Reviews
“The Kindred Spirit Band were a substitute band for someone
that had to pull out, and I for one, was very happy about that, as
I’d loved them at CRF. The KSB started with “No Smoke Without
Fire”, from their Elememtal” album, and it was immediately
obvious this was going to be good. When you get a great band,
Folk Rock can be very good indeed, and when you add some
Prog in the mix, it gets even better. They never forget the
importance of having a tune, no matter how complex or how
simple what is being played actually is, it was ear worm territory
from song one to the end of the 55 minute set. What a set, very
justified long and very warm applause followed.”
David Webb, Prog Rock Reviewer, Dec 4th 2022, writing about an
“1865” concert supporting Haze
‘Opening the show at The 1865 on Sunday were the Kindred
Spirit Band. And a fine set it was too. The KSB to me fit in the
prog/folk crossover, which to be honest is somewhere I
increasingly find myself listening. They have depth and variety,
they aren’t afraid to tackle the big issues with sincerity and
neither do they worry about throwing in the odd mythical
creature. Perfect!
Simon Arnold, Prog photographer, writing of “1865” gig July 2023
“Founder and front woman of Kindred Spirit, Elaine Samuels
comes from the British folk & singer-songwriter traditions. With a
refreshed line-up crammed” onto the modest stage, opener “No
Smoke Without Fire: Elemental” sets out the band’s stall: 70s
flavoured folk rock framing Samuels’ sometimes winsome,
sometimes hearty & often earnest vocals, peppered with flute or
sax from Stevie Mitchell & sparkling lead guitar from Piers
Hogg…featuring the undeniable pedigree of “The Far Meadow’s”
Keith Buckman on bass…”The Alchemyst has a touch of the
Canterbury scene about it, “The Phoenix” demonstrates some
creative songwriting & allows Mitchell to exercise her wide
ranging talents & “Dragonfire” suggests early “Tull” or British Folk
rock pioneers “Spyrogyra”. “Metamorphosis” sits on a great bass
& drum groove & new song “All About The Money” has a late-60s
psych element to it…There’s much here to interest a prog-friendly
audience…”
Gary Mackenzie, Prog Magazine, about “The Hanwell Cavern” ‘23
