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In late 2008, Brooklyn, NY based singer-songwriter Bill Bartholomew formed a rock and roll band with frequent collaborators John Phipps (bass) and Tito Ladd (drums) to perform his original songs. He toured regularly with the trio, winning over fans at club and festival gigs throughout the United States. Governours gained additional notoriety with the July 2009 opening of Bushwick Music Studios, a practice space, recording studio and DIY venue located in Brooklyn, which was co-founded by Bartholomew, Ladd and Phipps. In August 2009, Bartholomew disbanded Governours to focus on a more roots driven sound. He is currently in production on a new EP, titled 'Wild Colours', and is working with a strong lineup including Governours' bassist / multi-instrumentalist John Phipps, producer Rob Guariglia, mixing engineer Daniel Imana, former Blue Rodeo pedal steel player Kim Deschamps drummer Keith McCray and the world percussionist Quinton Gelderman.
All release details and tour schedule at myspace.com/billbartholomewmusic PRESS
"Strong songwriting, wordy lyrical constructs, and an ear for hooks...reminiscent of some of the leading indie folk troubadours of today, like Elvis Perkins and The Tallest Man On Earth...blistering electric guitar work...seriously infectious pop...I found myself not wanting it to be over." - ON DEAF EARS (Austin, TX)
"Start to finish with palpable energy. Bartholomew succeeds at delivering well written, honest-to-goodness folk/rock songs. A skilled songwriter and natural performer, (he) has the ability to seamlessly give himself to (and lose himself in) his music." - JEZEBELMUSIC.COM (NYC)
"Without a doubt, Bill Bartholomew enjoys performing and recording his songs on the spirited, hook-laden EP, "World on a Wire". "American Anthem" starts off with standard pop rock, but midway the song cuts into a funky breakdown with a showcase of his guitar skills. Bartholomew's bright vocals and charged-up choruses make for an exciting debut." - THE DELI MAGAZINE (NYC)
"Hook-filled songs." - THE HOOK (Charlottesville, VA)
"A flair for melody." - THE PROVIDENCE PHOENIX (Providence, RI)
"(He) literally didn't need a microphone for the force and emotion in his powerful voice." - Fifth Annual Williamsburg Live Songwriters Competition Journal (NYC)
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