(SEATTLE, WA) In the city known for Grunge Rock and perpetual rain, THE BGP offers a surprisingly upbeat perspective. Bringing forth an arsenal of blue-eyed soul dance jams about big dreams and small wallets, the band finds its roots in Suburban America. BGP frontman B. Ghorley’s off-the-cuff lyrical style pays tribute to the classic American dichotomy: working a blue-collar job and aspiring to financial freedom; engaging the realities of domestic life, yet struggling to achieve self-actualization. For The BGP, solace is found in the danceable beats of classic and modern soul and r&b artists like Hall and Oates and Robin Thicke.
The cornerstone of the band’s odyssey is found on the stage, where 3-part harmonies, vintage instruments, and a fan-base that shouts and dances nearly as much as the performers themselves, are a refreshing jolt of energy in a gray tapestry of music industry sameness. Stage jumps from the top of a Fender Rhodes, Jimi Hendrix-style guitar riffs, and an infusion of hip hop dances beats are just the beginning of a live show that can only be described as one-of-a-kind.
The band received a brief reprieve from their nose-to-the-grindstone tour ethic earlier this year, when they were scouted and picked up by NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” season 4. Ultimately eliminated in Las Vegas (by The Hoff, himself) a precipitous return home has given way to a new Full Length album project (produced by Brian Fennell of Barcelona), a West Coast Tour, and showcase for Microsoft Zune.
Looking to the year 2010, Ghorley is optimistic. “We’re a brotherhood. And we’ve all made an Oath to keep pushing as hard as we can until we achieve our Dreams. I know something is going to give. Soon.”
Glad that you liked to tunes! The future for me? Just trying to get as many gigs as I can. And now that I have a decent EP ready, I feel like I've finally got a leg up lol. I'll be at Studio 7 on Dec 10th, and the Nectar Lounge on Jan 3rd. If you guys are around, stop in and say hello :). And let me know if there is ever an opportunity to open for or play along side you! Would be an honor!
Hey guys! You are sounding fantastic!!! Brandon, I dont know if you remember me or not, but you and I performed together at a little coffee shop called Wired and Unplugged way back in the day lol. Its good to hear that things are going so well!!!
its still a bummer that i couldnt stay to watch the show at Univ of the Pacific earlier because of work :.. but my roommate went up to see you guys after i left and she told me she totally enjoyed it! :D Thanks for the CD Brandon! its good :] Travel safely and relax well when youre home!
Hmm...Feelin a lil BGP this afternoon...Saw a BlueJay perhaps... Thought I would pop in with a quick hello. Wouldn't want you to not feel the love. Smooches Debi
I've only been able to rally 4 people for the 20th =( It's tough on everyone being a weeknight but I have not given up home and continue to attempt to recruit an entourage...lol See you soon Debi
Hello! I'm going to be up in Seattle on July 15th for a show at Studio 7 and I was hoping you could make it. :] If you're interested, tickets are $8 if you buy them before the 15th, or $10 at the door. There's more information on my page, or you could just send me a message if you're interested in getting a ticket. I hope you can make it!
Mike and I are so impressed with your new album, Brandon your vocals are awesome and unique and Josh, well you are one hell of a drummer, Mike used the word "sick" ya know in a great way! love from colorado!
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