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About Me

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www.layoutpimper.comLeeds band 'The Kaleids' consist of Ollie & Mike, two lads who have decided to make an original acoutsic sound. The band only started in early 2008 but already they have supported Four Day Hombre and Andy Rourke from 'The Smiths'. The band has also been featured on BBC6 Music as part of 'BBC Introducing' campaign. The band have established themselves on the Leeds Acoustic Showcase circuit and are set to play their debut gig outside of Leeds in June supporting former Seahorses frontman Chris Helme in Camden Town. The Kaleids have become known for their powerful acoustic sets and have amounted a strong local following, which is continuingly expanding! Check It Out!

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Member Since: 12/19/2007
Band Members: Ollie Dickinson - Vocals, Guitar; Mike Robinson - Bass, Backing Vocals
Influences: RASCAL KIDS, The Stone Roses, The Verve, The Smiths, Radiohead, Spiritualized, Primal Scream, Doves, Oasis, Cocteau Twins, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Nick McCabe, My Bloody Valentine, The Boxer Rebellion, Belle & Sebastian, Suede, Bob Dylan, The Charlatans, The Cooper Temple Clause, Northside, Inspiral Carpets, The Coral, Neil Young, Hans Island, The La’s, DJ Shadow, Ride, Johnny Marr & The Healers, The Libertines, Arcade Fire, Maps, The Bavarian Druglords, Led Zeppelin, Badly Drawn Boy, The Nova Saints, The Clash, Chemical Bros, Collides In Arc, The Dice City Lights, King Tubby, Happy Mondays, James Taylor, Steve Davis, Jimmy Saville, Kev Nolan, John Virgo, The Streets Of Southborough & Gainsborough & Gravy etc.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Gig & Leeds Student Radio

We’ve just been confirmed a Leeds Acoustic Showcase gig on 4th June. We will also be appearing on Leeds Student Radio for a live set after easter, more details to come soon, ollie...
Posted by The Kaleids on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:48:00 PST

RARE FM: The Stefan Show

Our track ’See You There’ was featured on London’s Rare Fm’s fantastic ’Stefan Show’. It is a great show for alternative music and general banter. You can download ...
Posted by The Kaleids on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:45:00 PST

NEW TUNE & PHOTOS

ive put a new tune up called 'See You There' which I recorded yesterday. We've also got some photos up from our gig at the Faversham from the weekend so check them out
Posted by The Kaleids on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:59:00 PST

Another NEW TUNE

Just uploaded a new track called 'Change Of The Guard'. Check it out. Should be announcing some more gigs soon too so watch this space
Posted by The Kaleids on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:33:00 PST