INTRODUCING: Who are Manchester’s Bobbie Peru?

Coral Daniels | 21st December 2017

Bobbie Peru are a Manchester band that have been around for years, but that doesn’t make it easier to put them in a genre box. They don’t quite fit in anywhere, but with a punk attitude you wouldn’t expect them to.

They’re a trio who have an eclectic collection of influences that often leads to clashes within the band. At least, that’s according to bassist Simon ‘Ding’ Archer.

The band (currently) consists of: Robert Genovese on vocals and guitar, Ben Nield on drums and Simon ‘Ding’ Archer on bass.

Ding had a chat with me, in light of a new album on the horizon and a Manchester gig, in the new year.

After all, he’s left the band three times, so he ought to know them well enough.

When asked who they are, he seems to be confused .

He stumbled on words until he said: “We are a three piece centred around a guy called Robert, who moved over from America a few years ago.

We’ve been going for around six to seven years now.

I personally have left the band three times now and ooooh we must be on our fifth drummer too. So, when we get together we’re a volatile little bunch.”

It clearly hasn’t been an easy ride for them.

But, why on earth have there been so many changes?

“Well being in a band is like having several girlfriends I’ve discovered- you argue”

They recently released a new single ‘I Am Contagious’ which has been well received according to Ding.

He adds that the success could be due to a video put together by Harri Shanahan.


The new year is set to bring a new album, but perfectionist Ding might delay that release, as he’s already changed the final cut three times!

They are planning to tour the album, with their Manchester gig at Peer Hat, in January, looking to be the first date.

So do they have anything special in store?

If Bobbie Peru can manage to stay in one piece then the new year is set to rock in Manchester. Check them out on social media.