the band:

Chris Chadwick - keyboards/lead vocals

Matty Ullah - guitar/vocals

Dan White - saxophone

Rich Kelley- bass

Pete Wheeldon - drums/vocals

style: 

indie-pop-funk

 influences:

Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, The Kooks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Fratellis and many more.

 "They have a good knack of confounding expectations and could carve out their own place in pop firmament."-Sandman Magazine

Kinch is a young, exciting 5-piece band from Leeds. Aged only 18 and just signed to Halo UK, their unusual but genuinely commercial mix of pop melodies and funky grooves marks them out from other young bands. Wherever they play, their radio-friendly songs and high-energy live performances win respect, new fans and repeat bookings.

  "The best band we’ve had here –bar none."  - Phil, Owner, Bar Coco, Leeds

gigs:

Kinch have so far notched up over 100 gigs throughout the country, won various "Battle of the Bands" competitions including Leeds Bright Young Things 2008 (previous winners include Corrine Bailey Rae and The Music). They have played on the pitch at Headingley Stadium and at festivals in the UK, Ireland and France.

 Recent appearances at the Cockpit, Faversham and Wardrobe in Leeds and venues like the Cavern in Liverpool continue to bolster their reputation as a fine, up-and-coming band.

 "A great band. Really, really talented musicians who play with a lot of heart and soul. Great for festivals."

-Alan Raw, Raw Talent, BBC Radio Humberside