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Released: Jan 1, 2009
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  • Genre: Blues / R&B / Rock

    Location UK

    Profile Views: 18784

    Last Login: 3/16/2013

    Member Since 6/27/2006

    Website http://bluebishops.co.uk/

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Blue Bishops have served a decade and a half of hard-hitting blues/rock numbers to a dedicated, faithful following. This band comprises a bunch of players who, between them, have worked with household names and global stars galore. The music is crafted, exciting, deep-rooted and ballsy, with enough early blues and enough late acid rock to turn on everyone at the gigs. The album DEEP has the highly rated 9/10 review from 'Blues in Britain' and was nominated as one of the best albums of 2002. A live album is in the final throes of mixdown, and will be ready in the next few weeks. Martin Turner has left to try his hand with the Wishbone Ash project that's been teasing him for so many years - best of luck from the band ! He is replaced by the legendary Jim Rodford - welcome, geezer ! Welcome, too, to Russ Rodford, who stands in for his much-in-demand dad - does a bloody good job 'n all ! ........ .. ..........

  • Members

    ..Geoff Grange fronts the band with lead vocals and guitar. He worked with Bill Wyman on the albums "Struttin' our Stuff" and "Double Bill". (harp and vocals). ..Simon Burrett nearly fronts the band with (some lead) vocals and (slide, amongst 7 other) guitars. (has worked extensively with Martin Barre and John Noyce of Jethro Tull fame) ..Jim Rodford handles the bottom (also quite well-known as a bass guitarist - Kinks, Argent, Zombies etc) ..Justin Hildreth ..(his myspace).. plays eclectic drums (worked with Roogalator, Lene Lovich, Joan Armatrading, Thomas Dolby, Blancmange, Nina Hagen etc) ..Here's a review nicked from the Movinmusic site, which says a lot about the band's vibe: ..click.. .... ... and here's a word from the High Barn gig we did the other day: ..."Blue Bishops visited the High Barn on 19th January 2007 and delivered a very professional and powerful evening. They opened the night with Simon Burrett on guitar playing a very tasty riff and he was soon followed by Geoff Grange, the lead singer and harp player, back the riff on a second guitar to make 'The Blue Bishops sound'. The two guitars join together to produce this very hard blues guitar sound that sung out in the wonderful acoustics of the room. Their set then continued with the full back-line sound to support Geoff's stage antics that will keep any crowds attention! Geoff also has a really special rock 'n' roll voice that just sits beautifully in amongst the powerful guitars and solid back-line. Their set comprised mainly of their own material and a few covers. I felt that even though the covers were a good choice and gave the audience something to associate with, I actually much preferred many of their own very well written tracks. After we were into the second set it came apparent to me that the one thing that sets the Bishops apart from other R&B or R&R bands is down to the dynamics and tempo of their set. They don't thrash the guitars all night, there is plenty of diversity into other styles to make it an interesting concert for all great lovers of rocky blues music". Simon Allen Stage and Studio Manager @ High Barn :: ..their site....

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  • Vedensky

    Hi!
    It's nice to meet you!
    I wish you a wonderful summer!

    9 months ago
  • Blue Bishops


    The Crawdaddy’s revival kicks off with the appearance of The Blue Bishops

    The legendary Crawdaddy Club, home to The Stones, The Yardbirds, The Who [in those days the High Numbers], Long John Baldry [with Elton on piano] is re-opening at its old site in the Rugby Club at the Richmond Athletic Centre on the 2nd March 2012.
     
    After the move from the Station Hotel in Richmond, where its popularity demanded a larger venue, this setting provided the backdrop to the beginnings of the British Blues Boom and subsequent ‘blues invasion’ of the USA. It’s here that some of the most influential music in the history of the British music scene took hold; music that has gone on to shape the future of rock worldwide, in the form of bands like Led Zeppelin, the Kinks and The Who.
     
     The Blue Bishops are honoured to be asked to be the first band to play as the club re-opens and look forward to seeing some old faces as well as new ones to this legendary venue.
    2nd March 2012 CRAWDADDY CLUB. Doors open at 7.30pm, Richmond Athletic Association ground, Twickenham Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2SF  Tickets £10 on the door or £8 in advance from www.ents24.com or www.wegottickets.com/event/148949.  ;
     
    For more information please contact Mike Rivers on 07879473848 

    1 year ago
  • Blue Bishops

    About time I updated this! Simon. Blue Bishops

    1 year ago
  • EVRIM TUZUN

    Have a perfect 2011!
    EVRIM TUZUN

    www.Evrim.tv
    www.Evrim.tv

    2 years ago
  • Robin L. Baker

    Hey!i love you music


    2 years ago
  • Tonya T. Welch


    Hey!

    2 years ago
  • Tonya T. Welch


    Hello,How are you ?

    2 years ago
  • Ossie Dellimore

    Hey Blue Bishops,

    Thanks For Your Continued Support.
    All Prosperity To You.




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    2 years ago
  • Tonya T. Welch


    Hello,thanks add!

    2 years ago
  • Rocksmith

    Hi Blue Bishops,
    Thanks for the add, glad you like our sounds. You can add us on Facebook too the link's on our page. Please don't forget to tell your friends about us, thanks.

    2 years ago
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Bio:

Blue Bishops have served a decade and a half of hard-hitting blues/rock numbers to a dedicated, faithful following. This band comprises a bunch of players who, between them, have worked with household names and global stars galore. The music is crafted, exciting, deep-rooted and ballsy, with enough early blues and enough late acid rock to turn on everyone at the gigs. The album DEEP has the highly rated 9/10 review from 'Blues in Britain' and was nominated as one of the best albums of 2002. A live album is in the final throes of mixdown, and will be ready in the next few weeks. Martin Turner has left to try his hand with the Wishbone Ash project that's been teasing him for so many years - best of luck from the band ! He is replaced by the legendary Jim Rodford - welcome, geezer ! Welcome, too, to Russ Rodford, who stands in for his much-in-demand dad - does a bloody good job 'n all ! ..

Member Since:

June 27, 2006

Members:

..Geoff Grange fronts the band with lead vocals and guitar. He worked with Bill Wyman on the albums "Struttin' our Stuff" and "Double Bill". (harp and vocals). ..Simon Burrett nearly fronts the band with (some lead) vocals and (slide, amongst 7 other) guitars. (has worked extensively with Martin Barre and John Noyce of Jethro Tull fame) ..Jim Rodford handles the bottom (also quite well-known as a bass guitarist - Kinks, Argent, Zombies etc) ..Justin Hildreth (his myspace) plays eclectic drums (worked with Roogalator, Lene Lovich, Joan Armatrading, Thomas Dolby, Blancmange, Nina Hagen etc)

Here's a review nicked from the Movinmusic site, which says a lot about the band's vibe: click

... and here's a word from the High Barn gig we did the other day: ..."Blue Bishops visited the High Barn on 19th January 2007 and delivered a very professional and powerful evening. They opened the night with Simon Burrett on guitar playing a very tasty riff and he was soon followed by Geoff Grange, the lead singer and harp player, back the riff on a second guitar to make 'The Blue Bishops sound'. The two guitars join together to produce this very hard blues guitar sound that sung out in the wonderful acoustics of the room. Their set then continued with the full back-line sound to support Geoff's stage antics that will keep any crowds attention! Geoff also has a really special rock 'n' roll voice that just sits beautifully in amongst the powerful guitars and solid back-line. Their set comprised mainly of their own material and a few covers. I felt that even though the covers were a good choice and gave the audience something to associate with, I actually much preferred many of their own very well written tracks. After we were into the second set it came apparent to me that the one thing that sets the Bishops apart from other R&B or R&R bands is down to the dynamics and tempo of their set. They don't thrash the guitars all night, there is plenty of diversity into other styles to make it an interesting concert for all great lovers of rocky blues music". Simon Allen Stage and Studio Manager @ High Barn :: their site

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