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The BDIs
Soul / Pop / Rock

"THE BDI'S NEW ALBUM IS OUT NOW!"

London, Southport,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   The BDIs: General Info
Member Since5/14/2007
Band Websitethebdis.com
Band Members
Brent Thorley
Vocals / Guitar / Piano

Dominic Clark
Bass / Trumpet / Backing Vocals

Ian Pakes
Drums / Percussion / Backing Vocals

Sounds Like

"A top notch slice of funky melodic soul"
PAUL MARTIN, SHINDIG!

"Vintage blue-eyed soul with a dash of funk and a whole lot of pop smarts"
PAUL BORELLI, KOOP FM TEXAS

"Once championed by the late Stones producer Jimmy Miller, The BDI's recall the stripped down funk of early Stevie Wonder. Their real talent lies in what they don't play, rather then what they do. It would be all too easy to layer lush arrangements over these sweet soul sounds, ruining them in the process. And it's because they leave the syrup out of the receipe that they create a genuine soul sensation. 8/10"
ALISTAIR CLAY, TELETEXT

"The lead vocal is magic...this group has got soul!""
DAVE GODIN, LEGENDARY BLUES & SOUL JOURNALIST

"Their album is great. Not just indie great, but genuinely, inventively, surprisingly great. The BDI’s are full of soul, funk, style and good music and by thunder, they deserve success. It would be unfair to single out single tracks for praise because it’s a tremendous body of work but ‘Still Get The Same Old Kick’ sears with a throaty intensity that’s as good as anything a British soul band could produce. Listen out for this trio and you won’t be disappointed."
CHRIS STANLEY, TASTYFANZINE.ORG.UK

"An ultra cool sound".
SUBBA-CULTCHA.COM

"Guitar-driven with funky rhythms, together with a touch of blues, here we have an act who offer something fresh and exciting. Unique, captivating vocals and great songs with a sense of atmosphere and mood. You should be checking these guys out soon"
OLYMPIC RADIO.CO.UK

“This is London based trio The BDI’s debut album and a refreshing album it is too. With live instrumentation throughout including acoustic guitar, congas and horns, it’s firmly rooted in the sound of 70s Soul and Rhythm & Blues and in places reminds me of Traffic. Tracks such as ‘Crying Wolf’, ‘Still Get The Same Old Kick’ and ‘Marathon’ really hit the spot but this album is a pleasure to listen to from start to finish.”
ANDY ALLEN, BASIC-SOUL.CO.UK

"Dripping with impassioned emotion. Superb."
SCOOTERING MAGAZINE

"'The BDI's' has soul written all over it...a truly unparalleled album. 9/10"
JENNA HORAN, THECELEBRITYCAFE.COM

"I didn't think they made records like this anymore..."
ROBERT ELMS, BBC RADIO LONDON

"fantastic album …all the tracks are sensational…if you buy anything this year make sure it’s this…"
MOD RADIO UK

Record LabelGrey Dog's Records (Japan)
Type of LabelIndie




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The BDI's acclaimed 14 track debut album is available from www.thebdis.com for just £5.99. Limited to just 1000 copies! Also available from Amazon, CDBaby and all good record shops...


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Jun 27 2008 8:22 PM

add some flute to lucky like that, pay ian anderson! it says FLUTE needs to follow the guitar line to me. Trust me on this lads!
UPTIGHT Frankfurt





Jun 26 2008 11:21 AM

Hey BDIs!

Nice one!

UPTIGHT - The Frankfurt Soul Weekend says thanks for finding and adding!
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Jun 26 2008 7:52 AM

Love your music!!! Thank you very much for the friend request!
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Jun 25 2008 12:12 PM

I just added a new song "Linda's Slow Jam" a sample off of the new LINDA JONES cd to be released JULY 08!

Soulfully,
Terry Jones
Glam Sam and his Combo





Jun 24 2008 6:57 AM

Hey, groovers! And welcome to Coolsville!

I really dig your album. Great, great soul!

Started to remix an old tune, but ended up with a brand new track, "Rock With Me", groovy jazz for sure!

It's up on my page! Pump up the volume and check it out!

And check instant classics like "The Dude" and "Shaken" as well...

Tell me if you dig!

Cheers/

Glam Sam
CAS





Jun 24 2008 2:03 AM

hi there welcome to my little world thanks for the add 'keep on keepin on' luv cas xxx
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Jun 23 2008 6:48 PM

Hey Fellas, Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know our new EP is finished. Stop by and have a listen!
Creole Devine





Jun 13 2008 3:00 PM

Hey! Thanks for checkiing me out!!! Stay posted to the page for updates!!

Creole Devine
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Jun 13 2008 1:49 PM

thank you :)
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Jun 12 2008 8:24 PM

Just Showing Luv Check out my new songs and sign my guessbook
Go To Smooth Game Records Profile To Check Out
New Single Transition Check It Out Send Comment
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Jun 11 2008 3:15 PM

Many thanks The BDIs!

BOOGALOO GREETINGS FROM HELSINKI!

new single out now "Soulpudding".
Funky Instrumentals: vol 2 "45"
(mukatsuku 008)
www.kudosrecords.co.uk
... check it out...


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Jun 11 2008 12:12 PM

Thanks for the request.
Keep up the good work!!!
LAURENT GREGOIRE - STAX : ACID RENDEZ-VOUS





Jun 11 2008 4:21 AM

Bonjour

A bientot sur nos lignes
Loui Banco





Jun 8 2008 4:17 AM

Hi The BDIs

Greetings from JumpRadiO!

We're featuring your song
"Crying Wolf"
on the
Sunday Show.

Many Thanks

Loui

www.jumpradio.org
Sei'ku





Jun 3 2008 9:55 PM

Thank you so much for the request !
We juste loved your songs, you are awesome !!! =D
Hope you also liked our songs ^^'
See ya, keep in touch


Sei'ku
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May 28 2008 2:55 AM

Hey hey hey, dudes!

I really, really love your album, thanks for it!

Welcome to check in at Coolsville to dig the new track from Glam Sam, called "The Dude"! Yeah, and tell the world if you dig...
Wayne R Brown and Friends





May 25 2008 2:47 PM

The British invasion continues! Welcome to our humble network Gents.

Wayne
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May 25 2008 9:48 AM

Hey Brent, thanks. great sounding music, I'll be back to listen some more.
my best to ya...pete
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May 24 2008 5:37 PM

hello hello... ;-)
got a brand new tune in my player, called: BOOBS!!!
a heavy weight funky breaks track... hope you dig it...
;-)
PulpFusion
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May 24 2008 3:18 AM

Thanks Add.
your band sound is good.
Thank you your music!!
from japan.
Glam Sam and his Combo





May 21 2008 2:19 AM

Thanks guys!

Incredibky good stuff, yeah! Your album is soon in my Ipod.

Gigs in Sweden??

Check out mr Glam Sam and his Combo, cool sounds for modern people.
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May 20 2008 12:25 PM

hey, thanks for add. fantastic music. saludos desde españa.. salud.
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May 18 2008 5:09 AM

Thanks 4 adding us !

Greetings from Phranc-O-forte.

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May 12 2008 8:26 PM

How you fellas doing over there? Hope all is well!
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May 12 2008 12:37 AM

Thanks for the request!

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May 8 2008 10:52 AM

Thanks for the add!
The Hard Modern Reggae Sound of
THE CRABS CORPORATION!
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May 7 2008 1:07 PM

Greetingz & Blessingz
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Inner Peace Love & Dubz
ETERNAL,
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May 4 2008 4:22 PM

Nothing But Love For you!! Alicia Renee' (aka) "Blue Eyes'
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