BOBBY THOMPSON

Awe-inspiring master guitarist and vocalist Bobby Thompson is no stranger to the blues and rock world.  He cut his teeth learning to play in the old blues clubs of D.C. from the likes of Bobby Parker.  After honing his craft as a much sought after support man, Thompson decided to step out as a solo artist, releasing three albums since 2011.  A recent review from Roots Music Report claims Thompson’s songs portray "muscular blues- and soul-rock strong on soulful vocals and cut-above-the-norm originals."  With his smooth, gripping vocal stylings and his perfect musical taste on anything with a string, Thompson is what’s referred to as a “musician’s musician.  Considered a “must see” act of the Northeast region, Bobby was nominated for the D.C area Musician of the Year award in 2015.  

Revelator Hill is his latest collaboration with some of the finest rock and blues musicians in the Washington DC area, including Seth Morrissey (bass & vocals), Gary Crockett (drums & vocals), Wes Lanich (keyboards), and special guest member Ron Holloway (saxophone).  This group is wrought with deep emotion and blazes down the path pioneered by the great Jimi Hendrix, blending deeply-rooted blues traditions with a popular rock edge to create a sound that will stir every soul.

Vocals, Guitar / Bobby Thompson
Keyboards / Wes Lanich
Bass, Vocals / Seth Morrissey
Drums / Gary Crockett

Drums / Jeff Mills (tours)

News & Updates

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NEW ALBUM “LIVE AT IOTA” RELEASED SEPTEMBER 11. 2015 on ROOT NINE RECORDS. 

Bobby states, “The concept for this live album was inspired by the great live albums that have come before. I've been a rabid music collector over the years, and some of my favorite records are live. Initially I was not absolutely certain of the material that would make up this record, although I had a sketched idea. After recording in April, and touring in May and June of 2015, the ideas became more concrete. We played 7 shows the two weeks leading up to this recording event, and those were the shows that really developed into the IOTA set. There's no better way of testing the mettle of a band than to take it on the road. We had some of our best times playing in Boston, Montreal, Quebec City, and New York City, and of course, Washington DC. We had a few days to rest after getting back home, enough time to recoup the voices, change guitar strings, and tell all our friends to come to IOTA, July 10. 2015.”

IOTA is a medium-size quaint club in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C., and has been a host to many acts that went on to international fame like Citizen Cope, Jack Johnson, and The North Mississippi Allstars. Opened in 1994, IOTA has brought in many local and national acts over the years, and retained a local following that has made it a mainstay on the DC music scene.

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