Starting life somewhere between Aylesbury and High Wycombe, The Kynd have carved themselves one hell of a reputation as a live act - despite the fact that classic guitar music isn't at the height of fashion right now, writes Pookie Hudson.

Their debut single, Egotripping, was produced by former Ride and Hurricane #1 guitarist, now bassist with Oasis, Andy Bell. Another of The Kynd's singles, World's Finest, had to be re-pressed to meet demand. Shakedown, their acclaimed debut album, sold reasonably well in the UK, given that it was released via the tiny Go Go Girl independent label. But a licensing deal with Japanese label Philter proved to be a bit of a masterstroke as they clocked up a huge sales in the Land of the Rising Sun. The Kynd were all set to jet out to Japan and enjoy five-star treatment - but their singer sustained a neck injury which put the band on hold for a few months.

Danny Tipping, The Kynd's guitarist - his brother Tristan plays bass with the band - is philosophical about the situation. "We were going to go to Japan earlier this year, now we're going at the end of the summer. Paul's (the Kynd's frontman) injury meant we concentrated on writing new songs.

The Kynd's number recently increased to five when former Brookes student Richard Elsom joined on keyboards.

"Richard came in when we were recording the album - he added an extra dimension to our music, so he's been with us ever since," said Danny.

" Richard has changed things a bit, we all think for the better too. He contributes to the songwriting as well as adding that extra dimension." You can discover that extra dimension for yourselves tonight when The Kynd play at The Kooler Klub at The Bullingdon in Cowley Road. Danny is looking forward to it.

"We've been off the live circuit for a while, and Oxford for us is the perfect place to return! Outside of our 'home' gigs, Oxford is our favourite place to play. People in Oxford know their stuff."