This April I'm playing all over the place. I just played a solo set at JP Licks (the original!) in Jamaica Plain on 4/3 (my birthday!), and for the next several weeks I'll be traveling all over the place. I even made a map:
There might be some construction heading up to Maine...
Hope to see you at one of these shows! Find out more details and click through to see my collaborators under the "shows" tab.
I'm looking forward to performing at my alma mater, Denison University, at their Tenth Annual Bluegrass Festival! They're flying me back to Granville, Ohio to be the bandleader for a special Alumni Bluegrass Band, playing one show only on Friday, Feb. 14th, in Swasey Chapel. We'll be opening for my former teacher, Dr. Andy Carlson, and his band, plus killer band from Georgia the Dappled Grays. I'm sticking around for the Saturday workshops and concerts too, so if you're in the area, let's hang!
More info here: http://denison.edu/academics/music/whats-happening/bluegrass-festival-2014
Update: For a great write-up of the festival, plus some video highlights of our set and others, check out the Denison Magazine's article: http://www.denison.edu/theden/2014/02/breaking-out-the-banjo/
Apparently Dan's got fans in Glasgow! Check out this glowing review from Paul Kerr at Blabber 'n' Smoke.
I got nominated for "Best Local Fiddler" by Boston/Cambridge/Somerville music blog Red Line Roots. There are a lot of amazing artists on that list, and I'm honored to be included. (You should go check out their music too!) Please take a minute to go vote for me. Polling ends on Tuesday, Dec. 10th (but probably before that—click through for details).
Thank you!
-Rob
I get a mention in this glowing review from Red Line Roots, talking about Dan Baker's new album, "Pistol In My Pocket". Check it out, and buy the record!
Image from our tour of the Netherlands in Sept. 2011
Dan Baker (www.danbakertunes.com) is a good friend of mine and a tremendous musician and songwriter. Together we've performed on two continents, opened for acts like B.B. King and Tower of Power, and now cut a record too. "Pistol in my Pocket" (75orLess Records) is available on CD Baby. Have a listen.
Hola, everybody! I'm going to be making some noise and stompin' away at the 92nd St Y this early October, accompanying the inimitable Alison Chase / Performance dance company! We have been in collaboration for over a year now, creating music and dance together on several works. Come share the fruits of those labors with us!
This summer marks my fourth summer at the Bates Dance Festival in some capacity; my second as a full-time staff member of the Youth Arts Program. I love this place! I write this entry Saturday night, one full week into the program. I've seen amazing performances as part of the festival, had epic jam sessions with incredible musicians, and I've even gone roller skating! Coming up this week: the Musician's Concert. I'm excited to perform for a wonderful community, with great musicians in a wide variety of styles, in a beautiful hall with a great sound technician. It's a blessing.
From last year's camp: leading a small string ensemble, rehearsing for the Bates Finale Concert!
I'm very excited to announce that as of May 6th I am a published author! I recently co-wrote an article with my former professor, Dr. Larry Scripp, and my former classmate Devin Ulibarri. If you are in any way involved in the arts, please go to the Taylor Francis website, buy the article, and read it.
This week I'm in New York City, working with Alison Chase / Performance on a weeklong masterclass series called "Art at the Heart of Partnering". The company teaches professional dancers tools for improvisation and weight sharing, plus lots of other general awesomeness. Then, Friday the 10th, I'll be performing our new collaborative work, "Red Weather", as part of the culminating show. Also featured will be new improvisations and an Alison Chase classic: "Tsu-Ku-Tsu".
