Led Zeppelin cover band
Kashmir not a black sheep in region
Michelle Blaundin
Issue date: 3/1/10 Section: Entertainment
Have you ever imagined what it would be like if you could go back in time and see Led Zeppelin in concert? Open your eyes and ears to Kashmir, a band that brings you that live experience and you do not even need a time machine to take you there.
Watching Kashmir perform live, you cannot help but feel the essence of Robert Plant's vocals and Jimmy Page's soulful, hypnotic classic rock trance. Kashmir has mastered the captivating display of melodic input Led Zeppelin created.
An interview with Frank Livingston helped get a better understanding of the band and their ability to replicate one of the best classic rock bands known to this day.
"Kashmir seeks to recreate the mindset of a 70s Led Zeppelin show utilizing in a non-pretentious way, using authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects with attention to great detail," Livingston said.
"But most importantly," Livingston added, "Kashmir does not take any liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played using only the equipment available of the day and should be reproduced dead on with as much great respect and admiration as possible."
"Dead on" is right. Since 2001, Livingston, who is the founder of Kashmir, plays Jimmy Page's guitar riffs and solos note for note. Crowds from across NWI and the Chicagoland region gather in amazement to see them live.
Kashmir is able to deliver what the spectators are waiting to hear, from "The Song Remains The Same," "Whole Lotta Love," the John Bonham-exact drum solo during "Moby Dick" and using a violin bow during a crucial eighteen minute version of "Dazed and Confused."
But what is most intriguing is when Livingston plays his double neck guitar, note for note, performing, "Stairway to Heaven."
Seeing Kashmir perform brought the unity and peace you get when listening to Led Zeppelin to another level, with no breaks between the songs they perform. Kashmir is the next best thing to actually seeing the real deal because at the end of the show you feel it would not be such a crime to say, "I got to hear Led Zeppelin live!"
Livingston thanks Led Zeppelin for being what they were and are known for today.
During the show, Livingston shares information and the history behind the songs and albums Led Zeppelin made. It really shows something when you can see a performance where the members of the band have so much passion for the music that the energy can feed to the audience as well.
The professional attitudes and social output the members share with the audience is universal itself. Kashmir is highly recommended to perform at any gathering where people of all age groups are into Classic Rock, via Led Zeppelin.
Want to find out more? Visit www.myspace.com/kashmirchicago or www.kashmirchicago.com and read more about Kashmir to get more insight and show listings so you can hear and see their performance in a town near you!
Watching Kashmir perform live, you cannot help but feel the essence of Robert Plant's vocals and Jimmy Page's soulful, hypnotic classic rock trance. Kashmir has mastered the captivating display of melodic input Led Zeppelin created.
An interview with Frank Livingston helped get a better understanding of the band and their ability to replicate one of the best classic rock bands known to this day.
"Kashmir seeks to recreate the mindset of a 70s Led Zeppelin show utilizing in a non-pretentious way, using authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects with attention to great detail," Livingston said.
"But most importantly," Livingston added, "Kashmir does not take any liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played using only the equipment available of the day and should be reproduced dead on with as much great respect and admiration as possible."
"Dead on" is right. Since 2001, Livingston, who is the founder of Kashmir, plays Jimmy Page's guitar riffs and solos note for note. Crowds from across NWI and the Chicagoland region gather in amazement to see them live.
Kashmir is able to deliver what the spectators are waiting to hear, from "The Song Remains The Same," "Whole Lotta Love," the John Bonham-exact drum solo during "Moby Dick" and using a violin bow during a crucial eighteen minute version of "Dazed and Confused."
But what is most intriguing is when Livingston plays his double neck guitar, note for note, performing, "Stairway to Heaven."
Seeing Kashmir perform brought the unity and peace you get when listening to Led Zeppelin to another level, with no breaks between the songs they perform. Kashmir is the next best thing to actually seeing the real deal because at the end of the show you feel it would not be such a crime to say, "I got to hear Led Zeppelin live!"
Livingston thanks Led Zeppelin for being what they were and are known for today.
During the show, Livingston shares information and the history behind the songs and albums Led Zeppelin made. It really shows something when you can see a performance where the members of the band have so much passion for the music that the energy can feed to the audience as well.
The professional attitudes and social output the members share with the audience is universal itself. Kashmir is highly recommended to perform at any gathering where people of all age groups are into Classic Rock, via Led Zeppelin.
Want to find out more? Visit www.myspace.com/kashmirchicago or www.kashmirchicago.com and read more about Kashmir to get more insight and show listings so you can hear and see their performance in a town near you!
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Kevin
posted 3/10/10 @ 3:47 PM CST
I hired Frank and Kashmir to play as a replacement for a band that backed out of of playing the St Thomas More Summer Festival a few years ago. They showed up, and put on an incredible show that was well received by all in attendance. (Continued…)
Laura
posted 3/17/10 @ 4:40 PM CST
seen frank and the band summer of 09 at the lemon fest in highland indiana. i felt i was listening to zepplin themselves. never got to see the real band, but was always a fan. (Continued…)
Laura
posted 3/17/10 @ 4:41 PM CST
seen frank and the band summer of 09 at the lemon fest in highland indiana. i felt i was listening to zepplin themselves. never got to see the real band, but was always a fan. (Continued…)
Mississauga Movers
posted 3/19/10 @ 2:29 PM CST
Sounds like Kashmir is a really good band, I hope to get a chance to see them someday.
Music Festivals
posted 5/11/10 @ 7:43 AM CST
I've been lucky enough to see Kashmir once. They put on a fantastic performance and really connected with the audience. Haven't heard much of them since but I hope they go on and really get a lot of exposure. (Continued…)
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