Four-piece LeoKai performing at The Rainbow in Digbeth, Birmingham. (Photograph: Hannah Deathridge)
Braids, bandanas and snapbacks: Alt-Pop sensation, Leo Kai rock The Rainbow in Birmingham.
The Rainbow, known for it’s gritty underground vibes and colourful music scene, became a perfect place for an intimate gig with the urban, five-piece known as LeoKai. Fans were left in awe, as the boys from Derby, owned the stage on Wednesday night.
LeoKai, originally just frontman Leo Ismail, has been transformed into a fully-fledged band with a multi-genre background and has now begun touring the UK.
Sporting braids, bandanas and snapbacks, the boys did not seem like newbies to the live tour scene, as together they created a perfected, alternative and unique vibe that filled the Birmingham venue.
Leo Ismail leads and is the founder of Derby-based band LeoKai (Photograph: Hannah Deathridge)
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The song list consisted of upbeat numbers such as, Motions and Supernova both of which, supplied onlookers with high-pitched, note-perfect vocals from Leo, electric guitar solos from George and even some slap bass from previous metal bassist, James – making it an ultimate crowd pleaser.
LeoKai drummer Brad Ransome at The Rainbow in Birmingham (Photograph: Hannah Deathridge)
Loner was the finisher, inspired by drummer Brad Ransome’s three-day relationship with a previous girlfriend. Accompanied with a steady rhythm from guitarists George and Will, Leo jumped into the crowd for some fan interaction.
Brad kept up a fun-paced drumbeat whilst members of the audience sang into the mic, one memorable boy band lyric: She said I was the only one.
LeoKai band members Leo Ismail, William Prosser, James Prosser, George Craig Robson and Brad Ransome at The Rainbow in Birmingham (Photograph: Hannah Deathridge)
Relatable song lyrics and the insane, on stage energy of the boys were a hit with all fans as the air received fist pumps throughout the set.
A mixture of Indie rock, pop and punk combined with the band’s impossible energy, and down-to-earth crowd interaction makes a LeoKai gig, a complete and enjoyable experience. Have to say, you’re always welcome in Birmingham boys!
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LeoKai performed at The Rainbow in Digbeth, Birmingham on Wednesday 18 March 2015
Hannah Deathridge
