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Originally a singer song-writer duo, Bridge have expanded into a 5-piece band.

"Bridge fuse the sound of contemporary rock with a strong folk influence from both sides of the Atlantic, stitched together by a distinctive vocal style and thought provoking lyrics, and set against a harmonically and sonically textured backdrop of keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars."

"Ambitious, expansive and often quite beautiful Celtic-tinged pop at it's best....Bridge have an arsenal of misty-eyed tunes that could melt hearts or change lives." (Nightshift magazine)

"Bridge have emerged…. as an amazingly good band entirely on their own terms…..the melodic guitar is beautiful, the vocal harmonies tuneful…some bands just have it, I guess." (OHM review).

"Bridge sit out on a limb from every other band on the Oxford scene...the traditional sounds are forever cut through with the eerie spectre of gothic foreboding or new wave edginess" (Nightshift magazine)

Bridge News (updated 17th April 2005):

Apologies for the long silence! After the gig at the Clapham Grand, Bridge retreated into the rehearsal studio to work on tracks for the next album. Preparations have been slow but steady, and we're preparing to enter Dungeon recording studios at the end of April to start laying the ground work. Watch this space....as a little taster, right click and save as here to download a rehearsal room recording of "Wychwood", one of the songs intended to be on the next record.

There has also been a personnel change within the Bridge camp, albeit a temporary one. Ed has been finding it increasingly difficult to balance his studio work and gigging with Narco with his Bridge commitments, and so has decided to take a sabbatical from the band. He will however feature on some of the album tracks. The vacant drum stool will be filled for the recording sessions at Dungeon (and possible future gigs) by Mark Wilden of Oxford electronic collective The Evenings.

Work has also commenced on an EP by The Mile High Young Team, a band featuring Colin, Adrian and Mark of Bridge, Emily Davis (occasional Bridge guest vocalist), and Andy Braithewaite of Oxford band Number Nine, along with other guest musicians. The 4 songs on the EP are all by Colin, so bear more than a passing resemblence to the Bridge sound (in fact, one was performed several times by Bridge) but the overall feel is much folkier, featuring accordian and cello playing in places! Details here when the recording is available.

The Clapham Grand gig (where incidently Oasis are playing later this year!) went very well - we managed to sell our advance ticket allocation, got a lot of good feedback and had a great night in the process. Many thanks to all who came.

Click here for a mini-featurette from the guys and gals of Logo Magazine. EP review from OHM coming soon.....

EP LAUNCH NIGHT: What a night! A big, big thank you to all those who came along on Friday to see us - we had a great night, and it sounded like most of you enjoyed yourselves too! Bridge play an encore...whatever next! Thanks also to those who bought the EP - and for those who didn't, we've got copies for sale here - what are you waiting for?!

Talking of the EP, the track listing is as follows: 1 - So Sue Me; 2 - Blood Meridian; 3 - Where Are You Now? It was recorded at a variety of places, including The Strongroom and 2kHz Studios in London, and Rotator in Oxford, and mixed by Rich Aitken of Narco.

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