Kid Theodore's infectious sound, dynamic show and strong DIY passion has landed them many gigs at major festivals and concerts including SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, NYC's CMJ Festival, The Joint (Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas) and Salt Lake City's X96 Big Ass show. They have appeared in SPIN and Variety magazine and have had many news and radio appearances, including KEXP Seattle. Kid Theodore was also chosen by Billboard and TAXI as the #1 independent band in the western US in 2008 and been able to share the stage with great artists like Snow Patrol, Ben Kweller, Sea Wolf, P.O.S., St. Vincent, Neon Trees, Islands, Voxtrot, Ghostland Observatory, Eric Mcfadden
Kid Theodore creates music that pulls from the likes of Spoon, The Kinks and Tom Petty. It has familiarites of the classic rockers since the birth of the electric guitar and unpredictability of modern music. Listeners are dazzled with infectious melodies carried by both poppy and aggressive instrumentation. Their style has earned them comparisons to Arctic Monkeys, Hot Hot Heat, Cold War Kids, the Strokes, the Killers, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and the Cars.
Kid Theodore hit the ground running from the start of their career, playing their first show in 2005 at a battle of bands in Provo, Utah for over 3,000 new listeners. They have since, toured extensively through the western U.S., Mexico, and Canada and received positive reviews from numerous magazines and blog-sites for their debut 7 song ep "goodnight...goodnight" and full length album "Hello Rainey".
Kid Theodore's eclectic sound and high-energy show captures the attention of all generations and crowds.
"[Kid Theodore's] infectious, hook-laden licks had the people bouncing in front of the stage." - Variety Magazine, Los Angeles
"It's really hard not to like Kid Theodore.... With the members jumping from one instrument to another as various band members throw instruments behind their heads and bang kitchen supplies with unmatched fervor, a Kid Theodore show can't be missed. Due to their dedication to their fans and their music, they're likely to impress you no matter what kind of music you're into." - Slug Magazine, Salt Lake City
“You might find yourself comparing them favorably to Cold War Kids. Major props to these guys.” - KEXP, Seattle
“Kid Theodore always gets the crowd hand-clapping, toe-tapping, and dancing to the beat.” - Spokane 7 Magazine, Spokane
"Poppy hooks with jangly piano/organ with guitar parts that merge to form alternative rock with gorgeous roots." - Smother Magazine, Salt Lake City
"[Kid Theodore] sounds like Britt Daniels fronting Wilco playing Belle and Sebastian or something. I don't know it's ridiculously amazing..." - Dreams of Horses
"With influences spanning jazz, folk, rockabilly and indie rock, Kid Theodore plays dynamic music with quality song-writing." - Slug Magazine
"Kid Theodore's intricate-but-accessible blend of experimental folk-rock jazz is a good example of what happens when you try to do a little with a lot" - Spokane 7
"The set was energetic yet laid back, experimental yet familiar and filled with tons of percussive elements. The band played very tight, the sound was well balanced and getting into these guys was easy." - Daily Eargasm
"Their new album Hello Rainey never settles into a comfort zone but rather takes risks, sometimes exchanging pop for cabaret or jazz for straight-up rock..." - Salt Lake City Weekly
“Kid Theodore creates one of the most cohesive and organic albums in recent
Memory.” - Salt Lake City Weekly |
