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PETRICHOR Originally, Award Winning Producer Tim Martin and Texas singer/ songwriter, Sheila Ann, were asked to give guidance to 5 gifted and talented teens in their community. These youth were blessed with extraordinary talent in music; singing, songwriting, and musicianship. But, for these kids in small town America, the opportunity to learn and grow in their passion, simply wasn’t available.
Tim has produced shows from small-town rodeo arenas across Texas, to podcasts, to elegant dinner and music events in venues seating up to 4,500. He has won awards from small towns all the way up to the F.A.M.E Awards at the Hard Rock Cafe, on the strip in Las Vegas. Tim, along with Sheila Ann, saw this as their opportunity to help a young person, from Rural Texas, achieve their dream. But, they couldn’t do it alone. Sheila Ann, an experienced and successful singer, could teach stage performance. And she did. Spending countless hours working with the kids. When ready, they were introduced to singing with a live band. And it couldn’t be just any band. Tim and Sheila Ann had to form a band that was willing to donate time to the youth. There were only 60 days left before the whole community expected to see these 5 teens in their first concert. So, Tim and Sheila Ann found Mark Bishop, who later became Petrichor’s Music Director. Mark fit right in. A professional Music Director and Praise Team Leader at his Church, Mark relished the opportunity, the chance to make great music, while giving young people the opportunity to shine their brightest. Mark jumped in with both feet, and with his bass guitar. Auditions were held, musicians were worked with, but none seemed to click. Finding the right person is sometimes difficult. Fortunately, the right musician became available, at the right time. This musician plays many instruments and has already released an album, as well as many singles. He was ready for a new project, and this fit perfectly. Singer-Songwriter Randy E. Bishop came on board immediately. Randy describes his original music as “Ameripolitan”, where you can hear a little Country, Rock, and Blues in the mix. Randy brought new showmanship style to the band. A lead guitarist and drummer were borrowed from other bands and the show was performed and was a resounding success. Two of the five kids were able to find representation with their show stopping performances. We should expect to see their albums and EP’s released soon. Sheila Ann, Randy E. Bishop, Mark Bishop and Tim Martin had completed the project. Now, a family had formed. They truly enjoyed working together and they wanted to do more. A lead guitarist and drummer were needed. They not only had to be great, but had to be committed to the family that had been formed. As Mark Bishop plays in several venues, he reached out to one of Houston’s best drummers, Jacob Woolley, a degreed Special Education Teacher, barely in his thirties. Jacob was perfect. Not only did he love to play, but also loved what he was becoming a part of. Jacob, only a few years earlier, played in one of Houston’s more successful rock bands, but tragedy and trials struck. He was forced because of an illness to take a few years off. Jacob is now committed to the group and fits perfectly. Mark, Randy, and Sheila Ann welcomed him to the stage with open arms. Petrichor Next, Mark brought in a lead guitarist he works with every week at church. He was the right fit. Quieter than the rest, Joseph Prushing is all about letting his guitar speak for him. Always smiling, Joe was the final piece of the family. He is a degreed engineer, with a passion for music. You can hear that passion and precision as he performs his guitar duties in the band. Petrichor now lives.
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Music Director, Bass and Vocals: Mark Bishop, Vocals: Sheila Ann Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals: Randy E. Bishop Drums and Vocals: Jacob Wooley Lead Guitar and Vocals: Joe Prushing Managed by: Tim Martin
