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Graham Robins 'Rootsy |
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| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Last Login: | Jul 5, 2008 (538 days back) |
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| 'MUSIC FROM THE HEART STRAIGHT TO YOUR SOUL!Graham is an 'INDY AWARD NOMINEE! Presently working on New Single and Album set for summer releaseTOUR PLANNED FOR THE AUTUMN - WITH RONNIE JOHNSON WATCH THIS SPACE'The purpose of a song is to communicate thoughts and feelings that people can relate to. Graham's songs go spinning out to those people who have dared to experience the highs and lows of life. His words are the vehicle on which they are transported, his voice delivers them to a place they know very well. Graham has been gigging from the mid 60's and still moving onwards. With over four decades in the music business and with a heart and love of performing that is still as young as yesterday Sharing the stage and opening shows for numerous artists including: Georgie Fame, Amen Corner, Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band, Jimmy James and The Vagabonds and Long John Baldry. Other artists include: Sonia Christina, Chicken Shack, Colin Blunstone, Jimmy Ruffin, The Herd and Desmond Dekker. Worked in the studio alongside: Andy Pyle (Blodwyn Pig - Gary Moore - Rod Stewart) James Litherland (John Hiseman - Leo Sayer) Mike Adcock (Cadillac Kings) + Paul Devonshire - Chris Newman - Dave Baldwin (Chris Farlowe) - Mark Burr, Matt Winch and others top session players. Top sound engineers - DAVE WOOSTER (Van Morrison, Eric Clapton) - Martin Atkinson (M.A.R.S.) Dave Williams (The Grange - Suffolk) Opened shows for : Ernie Payne (Superb American Country Bluesman) Christine Collister, Paul Williams Blue Thunder (ex Juicy Luicy) Most recently - Glen Tilbrook - The Waterboys - Shana Morrison - Seth Lakeman - Chris Farlowe Present set list includes an eclectic mix of original material. Rootsy tunes that cover soul, blues, country and gospel influences. MANAGEMENT: THE MODEST MUSIC GROUP WWW.THEMODESTMUSICGROUP.COM WWW.WAVELENGTHLTD.CO.UK Things people say! 'Great voice reminiscent of Eric Bibb! - (Chris Farlowe) 'Graham has created a unique niche for himself as a singer and a songwriter - (Simon Gee - Wavelength Ltd) 'You have some great songs here - (Larry Crockett - Drummer with Eric Bibb) 'This man has soul - (Geno Washington) 'Great voice! - (Shana Morrison) 'Graham Robins is the real deal - (Rob Matheson - The Deportees Club) 'The most successful support act we have had here! - (Paul McMullen - The Alban Arena) 'Graham Robins set of impassioned soulful songs held the crowd transfixed! (Review of support to The Waterboys - The Alban Arena) 'Graham is a one man Stax Machine! - (Marion Treby - Cambridge Folk Club) 'Magical rootsy stuff! - (Ken Daniels - The Fox and Hounds - Stony Stratford) 'Your songs sit somewhere between Georgia and Lubbock! - (Matthew Lacques - San Francisco - California) 'If you want some original rootsy music, gutsy singing, understated top class accompaniment, then look no further! (Alan Candy - The Herald and Post - Luton) Layout powered by HOT FreeLayouts frazy.com Music / Movies / Books |
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Music:Member Since: 3/20/2006Band Website: themodestmusicgroup.com Band Members: Graham Robins - Vocals - Guitar - Piano - Harmonica Influences: Singer / Songwriters and music from the 6o's through to the present day. Including: Soul, Blues, Country, Gospel. Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Sam Cooke, Jackson Browne The Blind Boys of Alabama,Ben Harper, Eric Bibb, Keb Mo, Little Feat, Solomon Burke, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Georgie Fame Lucinda Williams, Dr John, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Gram Parsons Emmylou Harris, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Bob Marley, Bobby Bland, Rodney Crowell, Hank Williams ,Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Mike Scott, Bap Kennedy, Curtis Maysfield, Smokey Robinson, Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Dennis Locorriere, Mary Coughlan,Shane Mcgowan, Chuck Berry, Jim Diamond,The Stax Label, Atlantic Records, Motown, Sun Records Sounds Like: 'Somewhere between Georgia and Lubbock'. Record Label: '33 Records / 'Wavelength Records Ltd Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Acoustic / Roots Music) |
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Wavelength Records Ltd, 33 Records, MCPS-PRS, BMI, THE FINEDON SESSIONS, Sue Marchant, Ronnie Johnson, Dave Baldwin, Donna!, Marc Michalski, chris, Phil Wilson, KOOLWORLD, Chris Farlowe & the Thunderbirds, Shana Morrison, Van Morrison, StaxSoul, Sam Cooke, Buddy, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Sue, lee devine, Tina May, David Hughes, KEVIN BUXTON, The Waterboys, Tettie-Fest Music Festival, Berkhamsted, Dave Anthony’s Moods, Heidi Jo Hines, The Winelight Club, Norwich, Travellers Rest, Robert Brown, Beverley Skeete, Claire, Devon Sproule, Matt Lax and Nearly Beloved, John Meed, KONTRA ROOTS CLUB, Planetruth, Redhouse Radio, Kim Smith, The Flying Figs, The INDY Music Awards, dreambird, Maria Daines, Tracey Newell, Ruby Muse, BAP KENNEDY, Rachel Furner, Pale Marble Movie, William, Jennie, Rob, OceanDue, Lefty and The Acoustic Showcase, Sat 26 & Sun 27 July - WARWICK FOLK FEST @ G.W., Dr. Ika, northdevonmusic.com, Rick Payman, Magic Greenery
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