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Blue Bishops
Blues / Rock / R&B

The evolving, evolutionary Blue Bishops




United Kingdom

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Member Since6/27/2006
Band Websitehttp://bluebishops.co.uk/
Band 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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   About Blue Bishops
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 !

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Dec 6 2009 10:15 PM






Yoka!

Yoka!



Nov 20 2009 3:37 PM

Helloo! Are you coming down to the Blues Boom tomorrow in the Monty? The Little Devils are playing xx Yoka
Little Devils

Little Devils



Nov 4 2009 10:39 AM

oooh u are awful.
Chavney is launching - we are trying to get the vid viral - so wang the address to your world of friends - go on - all seven of them - spare no one.
Got to meat up soon....
x
Renate @ Snowy White Fanpage

Renate  Schneider



Nov 3 2009 12:36 AM

Hello


How are you?

Thanks for the add!!...cool
great to have you as a friend...!

keep on rockin and keep in touch!
Much love from Switzerland
(¯'·._.·Renate·._.·'¯)
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Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)

Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)
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Oct 11 2009 5:32 PM

How are you, Blue Bishops? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to wish you a happy October & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People."
You can Hear it right Now, if you'd like at:
www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo
adios for now!
Pablo
Mark

Mark Rodger



Oct 2 2009 9:12 PM

Howdledeedo,
 
                    May I presume to bung a plug for HOWDEN RiBFEST II on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 9th, 10th & 11th on to your comments please?

You could find a link to Howden Live on me myspace.

I Thank you,

Mark.
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 14 2009 2:07 AM

Hi Blue Bishops, check out our new track "Long Legs"
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Sep 11 2009 7:47 PM

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Sep 4 2009 4:52 PM

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Rhythm Festival

Rhythm Festival



Aug 15 2009 2:39 PM

Thanks for being our friend!

..Rhythm Festival 2009
Hope to see you there:
Friday 21st August to Sunday 23rdl
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TC s Venue -Home to The New Breedon Room



Aug 6 2009 1:16 AM

Thankyou kindly for becoming a friend of The New Breedon Room at TCs. I will have you on that stage as soon as !
Luv
The Viper x
Fabian Jolivet

Fabian Jolivet



Jun 24 2009 3:19 AM

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Jun 4 2009 7:17 AM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
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Fabian Jolivet

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Apr 19 2009 4:49 AM

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Paul Bibbins

Paul Bibbins



Mar 17 2009 2:40 PM

Thanks for the add.

Glad to have you as a new friend.


...drop by anytime and download free MP3's of my Hendrix inspired, odd-metered, original rock ‘n roll jams!

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Mark

Mark Rodger



Mar 1 2009 7:50 PM

Hear about the market researcher doing a sex survey?

Researcher: Give me a one word response to the word 'sex'. Interviewee.'Infrequently'
Researcher: 'Is that one word or two?'

Cheers,

Mark.
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Janette Mason



Jan 18 2009 5:57 AM

You’re invited…

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(Look…I know it’s a Wednesday night…come straight from work and have a few drinks. It would be great to see you!!)

Happy New Year!!!!

Janette

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Alien Left Hand -- What the critics say:

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“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew

"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun.
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CD Available 26 January 2009
ანდრია Andria

ანდრია Andria



Dec 8 2008 9:51 PM

I just blogged it, but I'd like to put it also as a comment on your page. A fine and very little-known tune: J.T. Brown (with Fleetwood Mac and Willie Dixon) -'Black Jack Blues':

..
Mark

Mark Rodger



Nov 18 2008 10:24 AM

Howdle do,

May I presume to bung a plug on your comments for the wonderful thing that is THE HOWDEN RiBFEST this coming weekend Saturday and Sunday 22nd/23rd November please?

A veritable smorgasbord of music at four venues, we’ve got the lot, rock, blues, soul, folk, indie, acoustic, Americana and one or two things we are not sure about….please check out the Howden Live website for comprehensive details.

Please feel free to blog, bulletin,telegraph, scream from the rooftops about this…..its what matters!

Cheers,

Mark.
Drummers United

Drummers United



Nov 15 2008 3:09 AM

" Fabian, I will be honored to be a part of this project, anything to help New Orleans.
Regards, Mitch Mitchell "
Dialeto

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Nov 12 2008 1:56 AM

The Criterion Band

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BIG BANG (Grabando nuestro 1º album)

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Sep 29 2008 10:27 AM

Hola
Esperamos que puedas ayudarle!!!!!!

Nuestro Guitarra se ha presentado al concurso de Guitar Rig hero y necesita que le den los máximos votos en el Youtube.
Se le tiene que dar las 5 estrellas de las puntuaciones de Youtube.

Ayudarleeee
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=JCNrThPoZck




Saludos y muchas gracias..
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