Bluetree

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Bluetree
Origin Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genre(s) CCM
Worship
Rock
Electronica
Years active 2003-present
Label(s) Fierce! Records
Website http://www.bluetreeonline.co.uk/
Members
Aaron Boyd
Ian Jordan
Jonny Hobson
Pete Kernoghan
Andy McCann
Rick Bleakley
Former members
Peter Comfort

Bluetree is an Irish Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)/Christian rock band signed to Fierce! Records. This band is known for its hit song, "God of this City", which was vaulted into international popularity when it was covered by Chris Tomlin on the Passion: God of This City album.

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[edit] Band History

Bluetree originated at Strans High Christian Fellowship church in 2003. [1] According to lead singer, Aaron Boyd, Bluetree was born out of frustration. "I was frustrated with the idea that worship is only to do with your heart. I don't really agree with that. It's bigger than just your heart attitude towards something. Like the idea that music can be secondary and as long as you love Jesus, that's fine! I don't think that's right." Bluetree originally consisted of Boyd, Jordan, McCann and Bleakley, for Comfort and Kernoghan joined later. [2] While the band was travelling on a missions trip to Pattaya, Thailand, the poor conditions of said city became the inspiration for their hit song, "God of this City". As an independent band, they recorded their debut album, Greater Things, at the Windmill Lane Studios (U2's preferred studio). [3] The record was eventually released in September 2007, but on January 24, 2008, their album was picked up by Fierce! Records for UK Distribution. [4]

[edit] Members

  • Aaron Boyd - Vocals & Guitar
  • Ian Jordan - Keys
  • Jonny Hobson - Drums
  • Pete Kernoghan - DJ
  • Andy McCann - Bass
  • Rick Bleakley - Guitar

[edit] Former Members

  • Peter Comfort-Drums

[edit] Discography

  • Greater Things (2007)
  • Greater Things (Remastered Version) (TBA)

[edit] Achievements

  • One of Cross Rhythms' Top 20 Albums of 2007 for Greater Things [5]
  • One of Cross Rhythms' Top 20 Songs of 2007 as chosen by Mike Rimmer and Tony Cummings for "God of this City" [6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bluetree Interview
  2. ^ Bluetree: Rock worshippers and one of the Greater Things to emerge from N. Ireland
  3. ^ Bluetree: Rock worshippers and one of the Greater Things to emerge from N. Ireland
  4. ^ Irish Rockers Bluetree get UK Distribution by Fierce! Distribution
  5. ^ The top 20 Albums of 2007
  6. ^ The 20 Best Tracks Of 2007

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