San Francisco based Kindness and Lies came to fruition in March of 2009. The members, which include Ash Scheiding (vocals/guitar), Niki Marie (vocals/keys), Betsy Adams (guitar), Robert Atkinson (bass), and Brian Joseph (drums) have collaborated in various ways on previous projects and have been friends for several years.


Musically, they possess qualities of indie and power-pop - tastefully combining dynamic changes with rhythmic and melodic sensibility. The songs are compelling, often anthemic, and are adorned with Scheiding and Marie's tasteful harmonies. Influences include Heart, Death Cab For Cutie, The Police, and Copeland.


The band's lyrical and energetic focus has been one of embracing both humanness and the breaking down of complacency and distraction. The group has bonded over the commonality that they are relatively ordinary people - not focusing on extravagance, but on content. In that, they strive to contribute to extraordinary things;
Kindness and Lies has spent a significant portion of their live performances playing for various health and humanitarian causes - including events for organizations serving adults with developmental disabilities, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Breast Cancer Fund, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.


Performances have taken place in San Francisco at venues such as Bottom of the Hill, Red Devil Lounge, Cafe Du Nord and Slim's. The band has also played in several other cities in the bay area.

find out more about the band at:
www.kindnessandlies.com