Their first ever gig was in the courtyard of Burr House, playing for a free toastie in the summer of 2003. Leonardo Robarts, Piers Mortimer, Ali Sloane, and Dave Cullen took their name from their home town, Cambridge. All made their marks in different ways at school – all four were powerful sportsmen in different ways, with Leo playing first team sport in rugby, hockey and cricket with great style and aggression. Piers’ guitar solo at the start of a Burr Family Service in the Parish Church bemused some of the grandparents, and Dave’s drumming threatened to bring down the roof of the sports hall in more than one House Music Competition.
Caimbo’s reputation is growing, as is the list of venues they play. Their debut album, Electric Dreams, was recorded in LA. Piers told Classic Rock Magazine:
“We were walking along Venice Beach one day and got talking to these guys who run this massive hat stall. They asked us if they could play our CD over their system. Luckily we had a copy on us. By about track three this huge crowd had gathered. There were a whole load of tramps dancing, a guy in a business suit, and even a guy on a skateboard who had no arms and legs. It was totally surreal. We really should have filmed it for a video.”
And a reviewer raved that:
“Guitarist Piers, with more effects than a Frenchman’s wardrobe can seemingly do no wrong. And with Al i shaking that egg ever more furiously, Dave seemingly showing no signs of breaking sweat as he destroys the drum kit and Leo ripping up the vocals like Chris Cornell, Caimbo are the UK’s answer to the Kings of Leon.”
Caimbo’s reputation is growing, as is the list of venues they play. Their debut album, Electric Dreams, was recorded in LA. Piers told Classic Rock Magazine:
“We were walking along Venice Beach one day and got talking to these guys who run this massive hat stall. They asked us if they could play our CD over their system. Luckily we had a copy on us. By about track three this huge crowd had gathered. There were a whole load of tramps dancing, a guy in a business suit, and even a guy on a skateboard who had no arms and legs. It was totally surreal. We really should have filmed it for a video.”
And a reviewer raved that:
“Guitarist Piers, with more effects than a Frenchman’s wardrobe can seemingly do no wrong. And with Al i shaking that egg ever more furiously, Dave seemingly showing no signs of breaking sweat as he destroys the drum kit and Leo ripping up the vocals like Chris Cornell, Caimbo are the UK’s answer to the Kings of Leon.”
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