Bhi covers “Wild Thing”, written by Chip Taylor. Taylor is actor Jon Voight’s brother (not the dentist). The song became a Number 1 hit for The Troggs in 1966. Taylor also wrote the song “Angel of the Morning”.
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Groovin’
Bhi covers the 1967 song “Groovin’” by The Rascals. Written by band members Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, the New Jersey quartet had a number of Top 10 hits in the US & Canada, including “Good Lovin’”, “How Can I Be Sure?”, “A Beautiful Morning”, and “People Got to Be Free”. ”Groovin’” stayed at #1 for 4 weeks in the summer of 1967.
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Sunny
In the series opener, Bhi tackles Bobby Hebb’s 1966 classic, “Sunny”. A beautiful song written in defiance of the loss of his older brother Harold and President John F. Kennedy, both murdered on the same day, Nov. 22, 1963.
“All my intentions were to think of happier times & pay tribute to my brother – basically looking for a brighter day – because times were at a low.” – Bobby Hebb
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Sunny
In the series opener, Bhi tackles Bobby Hebb’s 1966 classic, “Sunny”. A beautiful song written in defiance of the loss of his older brother Harold and President John F. Kennedy, both murdered on the same day, Nov. 22, 1963.
“All my intentions were to think of happier times & pay tribute to my brother – basically looking for a brighter day – because times were at a low.” – Bobby Hebb
WATCH BHI’S PERFORMANCE ON LATER!
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Check out Bhi performing “Guttersnipe” on Later w/ Jools Holland last night! It will air again this Friday, Nov. 9th on BBC TWO so be sure to tune in. And, don’t forget to vote for Bhi in the Guardian’s “Best of Later” poll here!
LATER W/ JOOLS HOLLAND!
We are so excited to announce that Bhi will performing live on the legendary UK television program, Later w/ Jools Holland! The episode will air live on Nov. 6th on BBC Two and again on Nov. 8th. And, if that weren’t enough, Bhi will be joined by one of his favorite bands, Soundgarden, as well as Two Door Cinema Club, Bat for Lashes and Trey Songz. If you’re in the UK, don’t miss it!
HEADLINE SHOW IN LONDON
Bhi will be playing an intimate headline show at the Heavenly Social in London on Tuesday, Nov. 20th. Get your tickets before they sell out!
BHIMAN AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
BHIMAN GARNERS PRAISE FROM AUTHOR WALLY LAMB
Best selling novelist, Wally Lamb, includes Bhiman on his list of music you need to hear. Broadcast on WNPR, Lamb calls Bhiman a “yeoman troubadour” and says he can’t get “Ballerina” out of his head.
LONDON DATES W/ LUCINDA WILLIAMS!
Bhi will be opening for Lucinda Williams on November 10th and 11th at the Royal Festival Hall in London! The shows are almost sold out so get your tickets now!
SPEAKERS IN CODE: 10 TO SPIN
Bhi returns to his hometown of St. Louis and shares 10 of his favorite songs w/ Speakers in Code.
FLAVORPILL’S TOP PICKS
The Joe’s Pub show on 7/14 make’s Flavorpill NYC’s top picks!
“His take on Americana is witty and fresh, and his voice lives up to the NY Times hype of ‘brawny but delicate.’” – Leah Taylor, Flavorpill
This will be a co-headline w/ Justin Robinson & The Mary Annettes » (early show). Get your tix HERE ».
MOKB POSTS THE NEW VIDEO!
My Old Kentucky had some nice things to say about Bhi’s collaboration w/ Charlie Hunter. “Bluesy, simple, gorgeous; Freedom Highway is the perfect song to capture both Bhiman’s old-world, heart-piercing voice and Hunter’s signature guitar sound.”
MORE SHOWS ADDED TO JULY TOUR!
We’ve added 4 more dates to the July tour! Three more shows w/ Josh Ritter including Atlanta w/ Brandi Carlile!
July 12 – Washington DC @ Jammin’ Java*
July 13 – Easton, MD @ Nightcat*
July 14 – NYC @ Joe’s Pub*
July 15 – Somerville, MA @ Johnny D’s*
July 17 – Cleveland @ Beachland Tavern*
July 18 – Chicago @ Uncommon Ground*
July 19 – Minneapolis @ Turf Club*
July 21 – St. Louis @ Plush**
July 22 – Kent, OH @ Kent Stage**
July 24 – Pittsburgh @ Byham Theatre**
July 26 – Raleigh, NC @ Slim’s****
July 27 – Atlanta @ Chastain Ampitheater***
July 28 – Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29**
July 29 – Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater**
*co-headline w/ Justin Robinson (formerly of the Carolina Chocolate Drops)
**opening for Josh Ritter
***opening for Josh Ritter & Brandi Carlile
****w/ Magic Mike Casey
PASTE VIDEO PREMIERE
Paste premiered the new video for “Freedom Highway” – a Staples Singers cover featuring Charlie Hunter.
“The pure soul and folky tones seem to just be part of who he is instead of something he learned.”