If a talent like Robinson is pioneering the soloist revival, then the one-man band just might become the new three-piece
-Performer Magazine
New York-via-San Francisco rocker Ricky Lee Robinson is a one-man band, but not like Prince or Lenny Kravitz or any of those other 'geniuses' notorious for fussily neat-freaking themselves into playing every instrument on their records. Performing and recording several instruments simultaneously—including a foot-controlled three-piece drum kit and a guitar specially rigged with a 'polyphonic octaver' to cover the high and low ends—Robinson’s an old-timey one-man band, like that sad guy in the straw hat at Six Flags whose eye contact you and your punk friends made sure to avoid. But instead of barking out dixieland ditties or knee-cymbal soloing to When the Saints Go Marching in, Robinson uses this unusual performance style to revel in his serious jones for obscure 60s- and 70s-era Nuggets-friendly pop. Busking his heart out in a double-tracked voice reminiscent of a less-sexed Diamond Dogsera Bowie, Robinson’s debut disc of mostly original material (following a 2003 self-titled all-covers release) is sparkling with inspired energy—a record so sunny that two of its nine tracks (Welcome Home Sunshine and Hello Sunshine) speak directly to our solar system’s big (fiery) cheese. While Robinson indulges his love of rare and unusual ’70s pop covers early on here—opening with the heartfelt Crabby Appleton rocker Go Back and Jeans on, a minor U.K. hit by 'Lord' David Dundas that originated as an ad jingle for Brutus Jeans—it’s the seven originals that follow those fun exercises in pop nostalgia that really shine. Robinson’s sharp ear for classic pop chord progressions pays off in spades—whether he’s singing about mysterious ladies (the serpentine stomp-rocker Psychic Woman, with a wicked falsetto Barry-Gibb-on-a-bender hook) or absolutely nothing (Nana Nanana), he fills every corner of Mushu Pork with sticky hooks, reverb-drenched guitars, and the joyful noise of someone doing what they truly love. -PlaybackSTL
OCT.28..WED...AT THE MISSOURI LOUNGE 2600 SAN PABLO AVE,BERKELEY THATS BETWEEN UNIVERSITY & ABHBY
*****IT'S AN OPEN MIC***
SO BRING YOUR ACCOUSTIC GUITARS *SIGN UP IS 7pm* THE OPEN MIC GO'S UNTIL 10pm. THEN WE ALL GO OUT TO THE BEER GARDEN IN BACK AND JAM TILL ABOUT 1am. SINGING 5-6 PART HARMONY ON OLD SONGS.. THERE WILL BE 6 GUITARS PLAYING AT THE SAME TIME.. I LOVE THIS PLACE..I PLAY THERE EVERY WED... IT'S ALSO A HALLOWEEN PARTY SO DRESS US..
^^HalLOweEn pArTy!!^^ on friday OCT 30th @ grant and green saloon in san francisco - FREE SHOW!!! featuring 3 high energy bands - ras matthew & we a dem (reggae), the ramp (jazz/funk/jamz), HEADBAND (classic 80's covers, funk) + special guests TBA no costume required, but encouraged :) 9pm-2am / 1371 grant street @ green, CA 94133
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Hey, we FINALLY managed to finish our super duper incredible new cd, "SHE PUT THE BABY IN THE MICROWAVE!", featuring the SMASH title track and the hits "GAY LOVE SONG FOR NICK13", "I FUCKED A ZOMBIE" and 7 more killers. Get a copy on our page while you can...COOL new shirts too!
Peculiar Pretzelmadness descends on San Francisco Tuesday night at Hemlock Tavern. Stomping and hollering with old and true comrades in arms, Deathat and Corpus Collasum! $7!
We just started the official SToB on Facebook page so please join it! http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom Also SToB's community at http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/ has had some new major upgrades please join it here http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/SignUp.aspx
Hi & thanks for being part of my circle on MySpace, I would like to personally invite you to preview my latest release & to find out why the critics are hailing TRAINING DAY as a pure adrenaline rush.
pyramid lake CD release party on saturday 7/25 at club M @ 1263 west temple street, los angeles CA 90026 from 9pm-2am
featuring...
lalah - myspace.com/lalahmusic ramona the band - myspace.com/ramonatheband amanda mae - no link, but this girl can sing! patrick bowsher - myspace.com/patrickbowsher
come out for the jamz y'all + raffle with CD give-aways and prizes at midnight!!
Apside will be performing live this upcoming Friday night July 10 at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco- check us out if you're in town, hope to see you there :)
Marina Del Rey/Venice, California This 4th of July come celebrate America's birthday with a little Peace Love and ROCK N ROLL!!
The Marina Music Festival honors the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock featuring a live musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Creedence Clearwater Revival .
Hosted by Music Source at the luxurious Waterfront Marina Concert Hall, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 featuring live performances, BBQ, art, and of course a stellar Fourth of July fireworks display. Show starts at 9PM
Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Artistspalooza organization for the arts.
David Lockhart's painfully excessive capturing of the booze-swilling and constantly concupiscent Jim Morrison is an encyclopedic homage to the ethos of rock. Boudeeka's haunting accurate portrayal of Janis Joplin is a tribute to women in rock and the raw emotion that was so much a part of the scene. Carlton Poward is an almost frightening replica with his spot-on Jimi Hendrix characterization and inspired guitar playingšÃ‚ Pat Craig Contra Costa Times
Please reserve your tickets today at www.417artists.com
