Now available for 2012 bookings Give George a call on 8285 1723 Have Gig ... Will Travel!
About Kindred Spirit -- see the Feb 1 2012 News
Band Members:
- Raelz - guitar and vocals
- Deidre Reed - 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 Deidre - Deidre Reed is an Adelaide girl (originally from the Riverland) who has been entering talent contests for a number of years in Barmera and also in Port Pirie and Gawler in 2011 year. She was one of the three finalists at the recent 2011 Country Music SA Champion of Champions competition. She was runner-up in the senior female section. Deidre is a nurse and mother of two children. Check her facebook page. (google her for many hits!)
Deidre at the ACMC Jan 2012 photo by I Fisk
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!”"
