Blood Oranges (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | Late 1980s |
| Founder | Jim Ryan, Bob Kendall, Andy Churchill, Ron Ward |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Blood Oranges was an American band within the alternative country genre, established in the late 1980s. The original members consisted of Jim Ryan (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Bob Kendall (bass), Andy Churchill (guitar), and Ron Ward (drums). Following Kendall's departure, Liz Wood (later known as Liz Crawley) took over bass duties, and in 1990, Cheri Knight replaced her. Guitarist Andy Churchill was succeeded by Mark Spencer.
From 1990 through 1994, Blood Oranges produced two full-length albums, Corn River and The Crying Tree, alongside an EP titled Lone Green Valley, all released via East Side Digital Records. Their unique approach to alternative country music garnered significant acclaim; for instance, Trouser Press described them as "one of America's finest and least formulaic roots-rock combos." The group dissolved in 1994.
After the split, Mark Spencer joined Lisa Loeb on tour, while Jim Ryan and Cheri Knight engaged in other musical endeavors. In 2002, Blood Oranges briefly reassembled to record "Gathering Flowers for the Master's Bouquet" for the soundtrack of the movie The Slaughter Rule.
Albums
- 1990: Corn River (East Side Digital Records)
- 1994: The Crying Tree (East Side Digital Records)
EPs
- 1992: Lone Green Valley (East Side Digital Records)
Compilation appearances
- 2002: Various Artists - (Soundtrack From The Film) The Slaughter Rule (Bloodshot Records) – track 8, "Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet"