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Robbie Schaefer’s Mom Thinks He’s Really Great—In case you haven’t spoken with her lately, Robbie Schaefer is the guitarist and songwriter for the acclaimed independent folk/rock band Eddie From Ohio. Although the indie model has become increasingly common in the music industry, Eddie From Ohio actually helped pave the way, building a fan base through relentless touring and grassroots marketing beginning in 1991. Having created a large and loyal following across the U.S. and Canada, the band has also released 9 CDs, selling upwards of 150,000 copies, all on their own Virginia Soul Records.
In recent years Robbie has also turned his musical attention toward solo projects, (releasing In The Flesh, a live solo album, in 2003), composing and recording the theme song for the theatrical production Gulf View Drive (by New York playwright Arlene Hutton), which premiered at the Actor’s Co-Op in Hollywood, CA in 2006, and releasing his first cd for kids and families, Songs For Kids Like Us on Rocket Pop Records in 2006. The success of Songs For Kids Like Us led to a wealth of opportunities for Robbie, culminating in his arrival as Music Director at XMKiDS on XM Satellite Radio. His show, “Robbie Schaefer’s Stuck In A Real Tall Tree”, airs Monday-Thursday 7pmEST/4pmPST and Saturday 10amEST/7amPST .
A new solo studio album is planned for release in late 2008 with John Jennings (Mary-Chapin Carpenter, John Gorka, Catie Curtis) producing. Robbie’s Mom is currently clearing space on her cd rack for the multiple copies she plans to buy.
Lastly, Robbie Schaefer’s Mom would like you to know that his favorite color is red, his favorite food is sushi, he’s really into yoga and all that woo-woo spiritual stuff, has excellent hygiene, and an affinity for olives and espresso that borders on the abnormal. Oh, and he just adores it when she yells “I love you Robbie” at his shows.
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Great performance last night, Robbie. I prefer things you've written to, well, just about anything else, but if I can't get that, EFO's cover of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is fantastic!
Thanks for the add Robbie, I'm a huge fan of XM KiDS as are my little cousins, and I hope you guys keep up the same great programming as KiDS Place LiVE!!!!
Great show last night, Robbie! :-) I wish that EFO and GBS each had an extra hour or two for their sets, but it sounded terrific. Candido & America, in particular, sounded great.
Hi Robbie, Our family are all big fans, we've been on the 2007 cruise, falcon Ridge, and at the concerts, you and the rest of EFO are great. You made my Son VERY HAPPY, when you spoke to him at Falcon Ridge and took a picture with him, also remembering his name--- Bobby. We thank you for making us so happy with your music but also for making my sons dreams come true, he wants to be just like you. Thank you, The Belands
