The band is trying to get featured in SUBSTREAM Music Press. They’ve requested via Facebook that fans post on the Substream wall to request Blue Gillespie coverage.
DO IT!
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That’s a rumor birthed by the band itself. They posted the following on their Facebook page:
Those of you across the pond in the US We’re thinking of asking the WizardWorld, the organisers of the Austin, Texas Comic Con if they’d like to take us over to do a concert this October when Gareth is there. Maybe a few of you USpians would like to mention to them that you’d like to see us there first? Get them warmed up as it were. http://www.wizardworld.com/contactus.html (x)
In my limited understanding of how this would work, Wizard World would have to be willing to foot the bill for them to come play, since they pay the booking fees and such for people who appear at the Con. Hence the “take us over” language above.
Personally, I’d be really surprised if WW agrees. They have to be able to make money on the performance, and the return on investment here would be non-existent unless they can tie it into something else with a bigger draw. For instance, if they could book BG with James Marters (just for example) or make it part of an evening with Gareth where fans get to hang out and party with him, it would attract a bigger audience and increase their profits. I just don’t think the band alone is enough, unfortunately.
Blue Gillespie still planning to do the VIIROM tour
From their facebook:
RHYS TAKES UP THE AXE
How do you replace the irreplaceable? After much discussion the band feel that VIIROM is still a very personal project and they don’t want anyone new trying to fill shoes that in their opinion are too big to fill.
So who better to take on the guitar than one of the existing band members. Gareth has been practicing for days and is still about 25 years away from being ready to play guitar. Any guitar. In fact he’s been banned from ever picking one up again!
Rhys on the other hand, guitar being his first instrument, is willing to rise to the challenge, not replacing Clarky’s guitar parts but interpreting them in his own musical language. The base lines will be pre-recorded (by Rhys) so live shows will be as full an experience as they have always been.
This was obviously a difficult decision for Rhys. Taking over an artistic role from a close friend is nerve-racking especially when they are as good as the Clarkster. But, the band believe in him and know that you will too.
This means the band can tour VIIROM as planned!!! A tour that will hopefully reach around the world. So now is the time to get behind your favorite Ginger, show him your support and buy at least one ticket for the 2012/13 VIIROM tour from Prog/Metal Trio Blue Gillespie.
The Blue Gillespie gang sign.
(Source: girl-panic)
Can you win a Bafta for singing with a metal band? Maybe not. Shame.
A Blue Gillespie YouTube Playlist
This was submitted by someone named Tina. Unfortunately, the submission doesn’t seem to come with a Tumblr name attached, so I can’t link it to anyone on here. It was also submitted about two weeks ago. Oops.
Hi, I was wondering if you’d post a link to the Blue Gillespie playlist of YouTube songs I’ve been compiling. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6692F7E54D8902CD&feature=mh_lolz (a link which I hope works) Also, thanks for having this site. It’s awesome.
Thanks, Tina! Admittedly, I haven’t been putting as much effort into it as I could, but I do try. Work has just been so crazy for me this spring that I don’t often have the energy or focus to devote time to it. So submissions are always welcome, as they will help keep things active. And I promise to try to be more quick about getting them posted! :)
Thank you and goodnight Anthony Clark
Blue Gillespie have announced the departure of their band member Anthony Clark via Facebook:
Blue Gillespie have parted ways with Anthony Clark. The axeman has been in the band from the beginning and has poured his heart and soul into the sound and music of the band. The split is an amicable one. Speaking about the decision Clark said “After 5 amazing years being part of the band i have decided to hang up my plectrum to concentrate on studio projects, i would like to thank the boys for the journey and wish them all the best for the future. I want to thank everyone who has enjoyed my riff work and to all the gillespians who have shown me love and support over the years”.
This sucks. I can’t help but wonder about the weird timing of it given that the album just came out and they’re gigging so much this summer. But hopefully they can replace him quickly and easily. Onward and upward, I guess.
