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Blue Bishops
Blues / Rock / R&B

"The evolving, evolutionary Blue Bishops"


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/bluebishops  

   Blue Bishops: General Info
Member Since6/27/2006
Band Websitebluebishops.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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Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Seaton Football Club Seaton, Southwest
Jul 27 2008 8:00P
Kingfisher Inn Colyton
Aug 11 2008 8:00P
The Fabulous Monday Blues Club Oxford
Sep 3 2008 8:00P
Eel Pie at the Cabbage Patch Twickenham
Dec 13 2008 8:00P
TBC Axmouth

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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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Blue Bishops's Friends Comments
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Jun 20 2008 3:55 AM

You certainly know what it is... I like this version particularly, longer guitar intro, Peter Green at his bestest:

..
Mark





May 25 2008 7:01 AM

May I be very cheeky indeed and bung a plug for Wilko Johnson and John Otway at the Shire Hall at Howden on Saturday May 31st on your comments please?

Its for charidee you know.

Check out full details at the Howden Live website via the link on my myspace.

Cheers,

Mark.
Mark Tucker





May 19 2008 4:01 PM

Have you mixed that album yet?

Mark x

P.S.
Is Rab in the band yet?
Troubled Spirit





Apr 29 2008 5:28 PM

Let Martin Know I will be seeing him at Wolf Trap in August. Talk to you soon.

Jim I
KhunMarc





Apr 29 2008 8:35 AM

hey there whats new in the diocece??? are the tunes posted here part of the new album?? sound good!! hope I can buy it one of them days !!!
Troubled Spirit





Apr 21 2008 5:39 PM

Thanks for the comments. The amps on the originals were Marshall half stacks, but our version of Cross Eyed Mary was actually done with a little Line 6 amp. We recorded that one in my basement and kept tweaking the mix until we liked it. The SSL plugins helped shape the sound nicely. The other songs were recorded in my friend's studio, Ambient recording.

In my book there can never be too much Martin Barre. I have seen Jethro Tull over 30 times and I just got my tickets for this summer's show at Wolf Trap. When I got remarried we had to postpone our honymoon for a day so we could go see a Tull show (at Wolf Trap). It is a really nice arena. If you see any of those guys again, tell them thanks for all the great music.

Jim I
SHAGGY DOGS


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Apr 20 2008 1:40 PM

The Ben Robinson Band





Apr 19 2008 10:06 AM

Thanks for dropping by Blue, I look forward to getting into your work as well.
Ben
Jay T Blues Band





Apr 18 2008 5:35 AM

Hi Blue Bishops!
Thanks for getting in touch
Cheers
Jay Tamkin & The Crackers
www. thecrackers. co. uk
www. myspace. com/jtbluesband
Justin





Mar 29 2008 3:33 AM

Yeah ~ if he can get off the kitchen floor for long enough!!
Blue Bishops





Mar 27 2008 3:46 PM

A blog from the mighty Si would be nice too don't you think Jus?

Laureen xxx
Justin





Mar 26 2008 5:06 PM

Hey Hey ~ Finally got some almost up-to-date live material up, then, did we ?
The Ben Robinson Band





Mar 25 2008 5:17 AM

It really does mean a lot to be one of your myspace friends.

I will have my album done soon, and start touring everywhere! Hope to see you at one of the shows.

If you feel my new song Heart of Stone should be on the radio, please call your radio station an let them know about it.

Peace and Love to all!


Thanks Ben
The Ben Robinson Band





Mar 22 2008 1:28 PM

Thanks for the add Blue.
nately





Mar 6 2008 10:19 AM

Great tunes guys, thanks for friending us! We love our influences too but we failed to mention how much we dig the zombies!! Saw them at Jazz Cafe a while ago (someone to told me to shut up when I was singing along)!But the band were great!! Good luck and if you ever need a support band, we'd be honoured!!!!!!!!!
The Ruf and Reddy Band





Feb 18 2008 2:45 AM

Hey great sound you have there
Troubled Spirit





Feb 9 2008 5:33 PM

Thanks for the add. Hope you liked the tunes.

Jim I
KhunMarc





Jan 21 2008 12:32 PM

great to hear samples !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
when can we expect the thing to be out now??
ciao from Northern Lights Country
Michael the Mudcat





Jan 21 2008 6:16 AM

Great sound!
Best of Luck in '08
Regards,
Michael the mudcat
elegantly wasted





Dec 30 2007 2:42 PM



Wishing you sunshine, smiles, unbroken promises, joy, creativity, inspiration, and friends you love you for who you are - enjoy!!
Blessings,
~EW~
The Highest Eternal Sunshine





Dec 24 2007 3:13 PM

CLICK HERE OR GO TO   WWW.STALKERTRACK.COM   FOR A MYSPACE TRACKER TO TRACK WHO VISITS YOUR PROFILE
Dosch





Dec 24 2007 6:41 AM

elegantly wasted





Dec 21 2007 8:55 AM



.....it's the thought that counts, so thinking of you this Christmas, and may the New Year bring you peace, success, inspiration and joy.
Blessings, as always
~EW~
Pallus





Dec 17 2007 10:07 AM

Thanks for the add!!!!
Good music on your player !!!!
C YOU!!!!
Mick Tilbury





Dec 16 2007 12:56 AM

Mark Tucker





Dec 15 2007 11:08 PM

Hi Si!

Wass'all that about being fancied on line, and when's that new bloody album going to be finished?...
Mark ;-)
Mick Tilbury





Dec 14 2007 2:40 AM

Hey guys, someone is using this ID to send spam messages to other members, the one below this is an example. If you follow the link it downloads a virus infected page, Beware........
Johnny The Razor





Dec 7 2007 1:09 PM

Thanks for your friendship
I've added some new tracks.......
Happy Christmas to One and All!
KhunMarc





Dec 3 2007 7:48 PM

i from Northern Lights country
cant wait to hear the new stuff !!!
when can we expect a little sampling taste on here???
hope your neck of the woods is warmer then mine !
-40 C here tonite.. toos a little wind in there....probably feels like -45+ C
have a good 1 !!!
Mick Tilbury





Nov 26 2007 8:39 AM

Thanks for adding me, love the album, you re-newed my interest in the blues. How about doing a gig in the Northants area, Soon!
Maarvin





Nov 3 2007 2:25 AM

Hi!

I had a listen through your tracks and they are great! Plz let me know if you do any gigs in the London area; I'd very much like to have a live listen!

Sincerely,

/Maarv
Johnny The Razor





Oct 29 2007 3:15 PM

Thanks for the add guys
Hanna Marsh





Oct 21 2007 12:41 AM

Thank you for being my friend Blue Bishops ! Welcome to listen to my songs! :) Hanna
Dosch





Sep 21 2007 4:14 PM

Dosch look forward to returning to the Shire Hall to open for you at this excellent venue.
See you soon.
Mark





Sep 18 2007 10:04 AM

Ah Ha!

Tis you, guess a phone could be an idea sometimes, but then.......this costs nowt.
Mark





Sep 18 2007 9:11 AM

Hi Si,

Got those pics yet?

Our poster man is champing at the bit.

Cheers,

Mark.