“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