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About Kindred Spirit
Band Members:
- Raelz - guitar and vocals
- Steve Liley - guitar and vocals
- Les Parris - bass guitar
- Martin Krollig - drums and vocals
- George Vassallo - guitar
Contact:
Les Parris: 08 8252-3360
Raelz - Guitar and Vocals
I arrived in this world not with the proverbial silver spoon in the mouth but a microphone.
Music and singing has always been prevalent in my life.
Early years found me where there was music – around a piano, on a stage, by a campfire.
I performed on ‘Kangaroos on Parade’, (a radio show for kids), the National Amateur Hour, many hotel talents quests and vocalized in nightclubs too.
My taste in music is varied. I love jazz, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, ballads, pop and country.
Eventually the scene changed and karaoke became the ‘in’ thing.
This was fantastic because it allowed me to do such a variety of songs.
My first competition in 2002… I won! This whetted my appetite.
Over the years I participated in karaoke and in Country Music. More often I was the oldest competitor so it was a ‘buzz’ when I collected trophies!
Involvement in Country Music clubs enabled me to sometimes do ‘walkups’ and they were such fun!
The bands which provided backing for these performances were always supportive – there are such wonderful musicians out there.
Over the past six years I have been getting together with a group for regular jammin’ sessions.
Recently an opportunity arose and some of the guys and I formed a group.
We are known collectively as’ Kindred Spirit’.
This is where I am at now – who knows what the future holds!
Bass Man Les of Kindred Spirit learned to play guitar as a teenager in Scotland.
He has played bass guitar for bands such as Some People, The Hitchhikers, Tangerine Flake, Pilgrimage, Johnny's Rocko's and in Australia... Us Blokes....
Les is pleased with the current line up and appreciative of the support from club members and the public to date.
“I look forward to playing at all venues in South Australia, and I also look forward to working with a great team... namely Martin, George, Steve and Raelz."
picture sent by Les
Vocalist, Guitarist Steve is from Kihikihi in the middle North Island, New Zealand.
He is now living and working in Adelaide and has been involved in Country Music since 2000 when his son, then 11, showed an interest in singing.
"I took up guitar and joined the local CMC. Over the years I became a rhythm guitarist in the club band and competed in awards around NZ with some success.
My favourite artists are Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Dwight Yoakam.”
Martin Krollig - Drummer/Vocalist
Martin started drumming in 1960 playing in rock 'n' roll bands for many years, he has now branched out into 60/40, jazz and country.
He is one of the few drummers that can sing.
George Vassallo - guitar
Words from George:-
"I was born In Malta in 1945 and migrated to Australia in 1952.
My first love in life is my very supportive wife and family.
I love many other things, but over the years music has had a big impact on me.
In the past I’ve played drums with bands...
- Just Black
- The Boys
- Rock Eazy
- Total Eclipse
... and I’ve met a many nice people along the way
We recently formed our band Kindred Spirit... a great bunch of dedicated muso’s.
I would like to thank everyone for your support and good wishes.
“If you have a goal in life, believe in yourself and do it!”"
picture supplied by Les Parris
Martin, Raelz, George
back row Steve and Les