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Bluetree UK
Originflorence, italy
GenresCCM, Worship, Rock, Electronica
Years active2004-current
Websitehttp://www.bluetreeworship.com, http://www.exchangechurchbelfast.com

Bluetree is a Northern Irish contemporary Christian band. The band is best known for its song "God of This City", which received international exposure when it was covered by Chris Tomlin on the Passion: God of This City and Hello Love albums. As an independent artist, Bluetree signed distribution agreements with Lucid Entertainment in the USA and Kingsway in the UK & Europe for their album, God of this City.

History

Bluetree originated in Strandtown Christian Fellowship Church (CFC) in 2004.[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 five members, with Pete Kernoghan joining later.[2] While the band was travelling on a missions trip to Pattaya, Thailand, the poor conditions of the city became the inspiration for their song, "God of this City". Band members report the song came from divine inspiration when the band was playing in a bar. As an independent band, they recorded their debut album, Greater Things, at the Windmill Lane Studios (U2's preferred studio).[2] The record was initially released in September 2007, but on January 24, 2008, their album was picked up by Fierce! Records for UK Distribution.[3] In May 2009 the band launched their charity "Stand Out International", a charity that indirectly rescues kids out of the sex industry, and also had their first album released in North America as "God Of This City"

The story behind the song "God of this City" (Video)

Aaron Boyd (lead singer) is part of the leadership team Exchange Church Belfast [1] where he regularly leads worship. In January 2010 he recorded Bluetree's first live CD featuring worship from the church. The CD is distributed through Exchange Media, a new company established by Exchange Church to create and distribute various types of media.

Bluetree's second studio album "Kingdom" began production in Liverpool's Parr Street Studios in April 2011, and was digitally released on 8 May 2012. The CD release is to follow in June.

Members

  • Aaron Boyd - Lead Singer, Guitar
  • Peter Nickell - Bass
  • Peter Burton - Guitar
  • Matt Weir - Drums

Past members

  • Ian Jordan - Keys
  • Andy McCann - Bass
  • Ricky Bleakley - Guitar
  • Pete Kernoghan - DJ, Loops
  • Peter Comfort – drums
  • Jonny Hobson - drums
  • Connor McCrory - electric guitar

Discography

Year Album details Peak positions
US
200 		US
Christ 		US
Indie 		US
Heat
2007 Greater Things
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Independent
 - - - -
2009 God of This City
  • Released: March 3, 2009
  • Label: Lucid
 103 1 8 7
2010 Bluetree Live at Exchange Church Belfast
  • Released: June 2010
  • Label: Exchange Church Media
 - - - -
2012 Kingdom
  • Release: 8th May 2012[4]
  • Label: Exchange Church Media
 - - - --
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Awards and accolades

  • “Break out Artist of the Year” 2009 Worship Leader Magazine Readers Choice Awards USA
  • "Song of the Year" 2009 Worship Leader Magazine Readers Choice awards USA
  • Nominated as ‘Best New Artist’ - GMA Dove Awards 2010
  • Greater Things - Cross Rhythms' 20 Best Albums of 2007[5]
  • "God of this City" - Cross Rhythms' 20 Best Songs of 2007[6]

References

  1. ^ Bluetree Interview
  2. ^ a b Bluetree: Rock worshippers and one of the Greater Things to emerge from N. Ireland
  3. ^ Irish Rockers Bluetree get UK Distribution by Fierce! Distribution
  4. ^ New Album 'Kingdom' Expected From Bluetree In February
  5. ^ The 20 Best Albums of 2007: According to Tony Cummings & Mike Rimmer
  6. ^ The 20 Best Tracks Of 2007: According to Mike Rimmer and Tony Cummings

External links

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