My Momma and  my papa      
   they gave me a new start
Like ole' King David               
   dancing  before the Ark.

You got a two-step boogie
Two-step boogie
Two-step boogie gonna        
   dance all night long


About the band
The House of Bishops
Allons





Ben Schabelski -- Bass

Plays with
Big Moe and the Road Kings, and has been with the
Undertones, Catalyst, Lunatic Fringe, Working Class Heroes and the
Jades -- all of St. Louis. ;A native of St. Louis, Ben owns about a dozen
bass guitars, with a couple of stand-ups, and has sat in with jazz, rock,
church and blues musicians most of his life.







                                               David Nemerov -- Drums, Vocals

Began playing jazz with
Bagatelle and Equator. He was a founding member
of
The Apollos, and has played with Ed Doney. A long time St. Louisan,
Dave has played a number of clubs, theaters and other venues in the city.







Carol Davis -- Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

Fairly new to the local music scene, Carol has most recently been the female
lead singer with
The Assperuss Desperess Band, Alton, Ill. She has a
strong country background, but loves old rock, blues and R & B. She brings
a strong voice to such tunes as
Summertime, Chain of Fools, and A Thing
Called Love.









               Ronald "Fr. Ron" Clingenpeel -- Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Since coming to St. Louis, Fr. Ron has been a founding member of
The
Taylor Young Blues Band
. Having lived in New Orleans most of his adult
life, he also helped found
3rd quarter Prophets in the Crescent City and
sat in with such local notables as
The Bucktown Allstars, Frankie Ford,
and various other artists. His harmonica can be heard on
Fran
McKendree's
latest album Cairn.  He was also an original member of
Saddle Tramp, in New York City.
Copyright 2006,  The House of Bishops Band

All Lyrics (except Allons Rock 'n Roll)  on these pages Copyright 2005, 2006,  Ronald H. Clingenpeel  
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