User:Mr.Bridger Band

'''Mr. Bridger Paisley Archive'''

A three piece band comprising of vocalist and lead guitarist, Dave Hursell; Colin Wood bassist  and Vern Hampton on the drums formed in April 2009, from the Medway delta. Mr. Bridger regularly gig across the country.

Dave was the hinge pin in getting it up and running. He and Colin were already involved in musical projects but wanted to move things forward. Dave and Mark Neilson used to play in a band some 10 years before called The Spirals. So a meeting of minds was arranged. After weeks of deciding what to call the band, they chose the name Mr. Bridger.” An iconic character played by Noel Coward in  1969 film The Italian Job, Bridger was typically English, patriotic, had good values that represent  the bands feelings perfectly. Their first album a 28 minuet 12 track album named “Change of Term” in two days recording time at Ranscome studios in Rochester there sound and influences is clear from their  high energy and rawness compared to The Jam, The Who, Buzcocks and Small faces Their first sighning came from 208 Records an independent label offering sales and distribution. Management came from the Help of Rob Holmes, The live musical experience is one not to be missed both Dave and Colin sing while Verns rhythms fuel aggression. Since they formed they have performed on stages where many of our great and legendary artists have at some of our greatest music venues across the country. A second album now completed Was released on 1st September 2011 “Out For Tea” ,available from “Paisley Archive” part of Detour records, slightly more refined and has been a working progression the band says.

More information can be found at www.mrbridger.com