Billy Pilgrim (often stylized billy pilgrim) is an American folk rock duo based in Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Andrew Hyra and Kristian Bush. The band's name was taken from the time-traveling antihero of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five. The name was adopted in 1994; prior to that the duo simply billed itself as Andrew Hyra and Kristian Bush. The band has released two albums on a major record label (Billy Pilgrim, Bloom) and several independently. The songs "Get Me Out Of Here" and "Sweet Louisiana Sound" were released as singles.[1]
Kristian Bush and Andrew Hyra (the brother of actress Meg Ryan) first began performing together in 1990. After about a year, they started recording their songs to tape. The self-release St. Christopher's Crossing was recorded in two days in a studio in Knoxville, Tennessee and appeared in 1991[2] (credited to "Andrew Hyra & Kristian Bush") on cassette. The album was released on CD in 1992 when Amy Ray of Indigo Girls helped them with the release costs. Playing hundreds of shows in the Southeast, their effort was noticed and they proceeded to record their second album Words Like Numbers under the indie label Sister Ruby. After this they signed to Atlantic Records, naming the group Billy Pilgrim.[3]
In 1993 Billy Pilgrim recorded their debut album Billy Pilgrim at Nickel and Dime Studios, with Don McCollister producing and Hugh Padgham mixing the record. The eponymous album was a moderate success when released in 1994. With the next album, Bloom, the band launched a fall tour, headlining larger venues than they had in the past. Yet in early 1996, the band was dropped by Atlantic. After releasing several albums through Internet only, the album In the Time Machine became their last effort to date, released on May 12, 2001.[1] An update on the band's website indicates that Billy Pilgrim are not currently active, but no official disbanding has been announced.[4]
In 2016 Billy Pilgrim reunited during the annual Thanksgiving shows Kristian Bush gave in Decatur, Georgia.[5] It was the first time in 15 years they shared the stage.
Their single "Insomniac" (written by Bush) has been a favorite of numerous a cappella groups.[6]
Other projectsedit
Both Hyra and Bush have released solo albums and worked with other musicians. Bush formed the country music group Sugarland in 2002 with Jennifer Nettles and Kristen Hall (who left in 2006, reducing Sugarland to a duo). Hyra released a solo album, Lost Songs, in 2006[7] and another, Curios, in 2011.[8] Hyra is now in a band with Brian Bristow called the Smokin' Novas.
Discographyedit
Billy Pilgrim has released albums from 1991 - 2001.[1][2]
^"Web Page Under Construction". Billypilgrim.net. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
^Melissa Ruggieri, Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri. "Watch Kristian Bush reunite with Billy Pilgrim partner Andrew Hyra at Eddie's Attic". Ajc.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
^Deb, Sopan (January 8, 2024). "How an Obscure Song Became an a Cappella Sensation". The New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
^Andrewhyra.com Lost Songs album info March 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^"CD Baby Music Store". Store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
^"Album Reviews: Pop". Billboard. January 29, 1994. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
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