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"The Bedsit Poets, Edward Rogers and Amanda Thorpe, are two ex-pat Brits living in New York... This inspired Luna-meets Fairport Convention-meets Serge & Jane (in English) shimmering pop concoction will make their mark. Guitarist Mac Randall will take you to the altar."

(Excerpt from the Bongo Beat Records' 10th Anniversary Press Release.)

The Summer That Changed
—eagerly-anticipated debut from Bedsit Poets—

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"The Summer That Changed is avant
folk-rock featuring the tangled, hushed
vocals of both performers (Amanda Thorpe
& Edward Rogers). Haunting tracks
include 'February Kisses,' 'Simple Twist
of Emotion,' and 'Far From You.'"
Boston Globe (January 6, 2006)

"The reason you ought to hear them
is the vocal interplay between front-types
Amanda Thorpe and Edward Rogers."
Time Out New York

"The Bedsit Poets..deliver tender originals
that have an early-sixties innocence."
The New Yorker

"Absolutely beautiful" Amplifier Magazine

"Breezy folk-pop" Time Out New York

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Tuesday
November 28

9:00 p.m.

Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street
NYC

Tickets:
212-967-7555 $12

Dinner Reservations:
212-539.8778

Mitch Easter will be making a rare NY appearance! MORE



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Coming soon!

A limited number of advance copies are available for sale.

You Haven't Been Where I've Been is the extraordinary follow-up to Edward Rogers' highly-acclaimed solo debut, Sunday Fables. Two and a half years in the making, the new CD highlights, once again, the songwriting talent of the Edward Rogers/George Usher team. MORE

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bio

Having been born in England,
Edward Rogers is naturally an Anglophile. He was raised on the music of the great pop bands of the '60s and '70s. Britpop/rock, glam, folk, chill and even "yeah yeah French scene-music" all influenced the creation of his first solo album, Sunday Fables, released by Not Lame Recordings [notlame.com].

click to view largerThe songs on Sunday Fables were all composed by rogers and Parasol recording artist George Usher [georgeusher.com]. The music reflects their diverse musical tastes. Sunday Fables is a CD full of classic pop songs, ranging from the power-pop of "Who Knew The World Would End" and "In The Garden Of Who You Were" to baroque pop pieces with thought-provoking imagery like "Germantown" and the exquisite ballad, "Rain Becomes Her." Defiant rockers "All Your Kingdom" and "Mercury Wheel" sit comfortably next to the moodier, melancholy "Make It Go Away" and "Crushed By The Inside."

rogers has been very active on the downtown New York music scene. As a performer, he was a founding member of Primrose Hill, interpreting early works of Serge Gainsbourg and Francoise Hardy. Following that he helped form pop combo Green Rooftops, contributing original material to both of their CD's on Cropduster Records.

rogers produces the successful "The Beat Goes On" series that was regularly staged at the legendary Bottom Line. A featured performer at the popular "Losers' Lounge" shows, he also serves as musical advisor. Reaching back to his British roots, rogers was responsible for the triumphant return to New York of Zombies' lead singer Colin Blunstone, producing a series of sold-out shows.

In a return gesture, Colin Blunstone and fellow Zombie, Rod Argent, contribute vocals to Sunday Fables' great pop ballad, "Make It Go Away." Other guests include The Church's Marty Willson-Piper, who adds stinging lead guitar to "Who Knew The World Would End" and "All Your Kingdom" and Lou Reed cellist Jane Scarpantoni.

Sunday Fables was produced by Joshua Tyler and mastered by George Marino in New York City.

Interviews, Booking, Artist Information: email

 


Recent Appearances

January 6
Lizzard Lounge, Cambridge, MA

February 8
The Goldhawk, Hoboken, NJ

February 24
with Don Piper Situation
Saltmines Studios
Dumbo, Brooklyn

March 17
Joe Hurley's All Star Irish Review
The Bowery Ballroom, NYC

May 2
WBAI's Shocking Blue hosted by Delphine Blue

May 5
Bedsit Poets
with The Sharp Things
Joe's Pub, NYC

May 26th
Madrid, Spain


May 31
London's Borderline with Steve Wynn

June 16
Bedsit Poets join Joe Hurley & The Gents
Mo Pitkins, NYC

September 23
Bedsit Poets
The Living Room, NYC


2005 Appearance Highlights

July 15
"The Beat Goes On" Sings Songs of New York
South Street Seaport, NYC


July 31
with Bedsit Poets
BONGO BEAT RECORDS 10th Anniversary Showcase
The Joint, Los Angeles

October 2
CD showcase release for Bedsit Poets' new album,
The Summer That Changed
Joe's Pub @ The Public Theatre (NYC)

October 23
with Greencards
The Turning Point Cafe, Piermont, N.Y.

October 27
Bedsit Poets & The Sharp Things
The Cutting Room, NYC

November 5
Bedsit Poets In-store Performance at NYCD

December 11
Dharma Cafe
Station "Disorder 24" on Sirius Satellite Radio

December 12
Bedsit Poets
The Mercury Lounge

Wednesday, December 21st
The Beat Goes On Christmas Show
B.B. King Blues Club

2004 Appearance Highlights

January 27 — with Special Guests, Fez Under Time Café, NYC

February 6, 7, 11, 13, 14Losers Lounge Tribute to the Music of James Bond, Fez Under Time Café, NYC

March 6, 12Joe Hurley's Annual Irish Rock & Roll Revue (Co-hosting), The Knitting Factory, NYC

March 18The Beat Club Series (With George Usher), The Cutting Room, NYC

March 31
Performing with George Usher / Opening for The Seeds, The Borderline, London UK

April 21Performing with George Usher, Joshua Tyler and Cardinal Woolsey, Fez Under Time Café, NYC

June 17George Usher and Edward Rogers at The Cutting Room

August 20 Losers Lounge/HOWL Festival "Legends of the Lower East Side" at CBGB's


© 2005 Edward Rogers Music

"...a precious jewel of a record, one that combines ringing, Byrdsy pop with lilting, folky melodies and some gorgeous chamber-pop leanings..."

—John M. Borack
Amplifier


"Nobody who's followed (Edward) Rrogers' pop-compulsive career is surprised the see some former Zombies gracing Rogers' long-expected solo effort... a surprisingly sharp collection of orchestral easy listening."

—JR Taylor
New York Press


"Having a pair of Zombies and The Church guitarist guesting on an album, must be more than enough a reason for a pop fan to get interested... an incredible set of tunes..."

Goran Obradovic
POPISM radio show;
Serbia & Montenegro


"Pop watchers are advised to pick up the superb Sunday Fables."

20th Century Guitar
"Ed's new CD, as contemporary as it is, reminds me of the melodies and harmonies that made me love the sounds of
England in 1964."

—Roger McGuinn

"Ed Rogers loves pop music. you can tell because this record sounds like a glowing devotional to the art of the timeless melody. george usher and several guest star friends prop up the glorious tunage with their transcendent chording, while ed sends you into a timewarp with lyrics that recall the innocense of the first time you brushed your hand against a teenage cheek, and melodies that seem to have been kissed by the sun. it's all quite glorious, really."

—ric menck,
velvet crush

 

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