~Robert Allen Jr. on guitars & vocals
~MATT MILLER on bass. Matt's musical style is a funk based blues. Matt toured the world and elsewhere with the legendary 1960’s group, The Flock and American Standard. He has also performed with members of groups like Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Copea, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Miss Murphy, Reverser, and he played shows with George Thorogood. After performing and writing nearly every style of music, Matt has returned to his roots of blues. Now performing with Robert Allen Jr. He has become a musician/writer with a distinct style and tone. Currently Matt is preparing for the Robert Allen Jr. Trio to make its mark in the music industry. .
~DAVE BRAUN on drums, toured Europe with Scott Finch and the Blues O’ Delics. Five albums recorded with the Mosleys. Recorded on Rounder Records with The Spanic Boys and was nominated for a Grammy Award, he's made appearances on MTV, VH1, and Saturday Night Live. Simply put Dave Braun is brilliant, this is high-octane drumming. He holds down the back-bone to this bands groove, he plays Chicago shuffles, Texas Swing, Memphis Boogie and soul, Rock & Roll, Rock-a-Billy, Funk you name it. His approach is simple: let it all hang out!
Influences
I remember playing at Big Dogs House of Blues on the south side of Milwaukee every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Charlie B. Might and I ran a blues jam three days a week, thats where I first met and played with some blues legends, Hubert Sumlin, Lee Gates, Milwaukee slim.... I always had my ears on and that is my biggest influence of all.
Sounds Like
HIGH OCTANE MIX OF TIGHT GROOVES AND STINGING GUITAR. MELODIES THAT ARE AS HYPNOTIC AS THEY ARE UNFORGETTABLE!!!
It doesn’t take much listening to Milwaukee blues guitarist Robert Allen Jr. to realize that he’s a blues singer that is ready for the big time. With his signature black hat, and black blazer, his face all but hidden behind rock-star sun glasses, his guitar named “Blondie” strapped over his shoulder, and his amplifier turned up to 10, this is electric blues played as hard as it gets. His two piece band is similarly attired in black suits giving all three men a classy but rough around the edges look that tells a story even before they play a note. This band screams “power trio” in more ways than one. It’s unlikely that you’ve seen one guitarist make such an electrified and electrifying sound with only one guitar and chord, no pedals or effects here. Robert doesn’t so much play the guitar, he masters it. Flying up and down the neck in a blur of hands, and shredding solos with razor sharpness, this blues man can turn up the heat, drenched in sweat he gives off energy that rockets from the stage. Robert’s voice is distinctive and he puts everything to his singing, his guitar and voice seem to meld into one and create harmonies that are hypnotic and unforgettable. The members of this band are true professionals, hardened by years of paying they’re dues this is showtime! Not even stopping between tunes they lay down one groove after another, kicking up the high octane mix as the performance screams to an end. Robert acts the blues gunslinger part perfectly, strolling around the bar and sliding up to fans as he shreds guitar riffs, Robert has a fine tuned shtick, and his sound is custom tuned for packed bars and festivals where sheer passion washes over listeners in a haze of beer, volume, and raw power, you can’t help but appreciate the level of passion Robert Allen Jr. pumps into every note. Robert Allen Jr. is a musician who has it figured out and knows how to connect with his audience.
Robert Allen Jr. is an extraordinary guitarist, a passionate singer and a powerhouse showman. "His booming pipes and presence will draw you in and never let you go." (Milwaukee Journal)
My family was full of talented blues/roots musicians. I first picked up a guitar at the age of five, and by my late teens I was touring nationally with bands. In 1997 my east coast travels with legendary Chicago bluesman Sam Lay (Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield) led me to the blues master Jimmy Rogers. That same year I traveled to the Mississippi delta and visited the infamous crossroads. About a week later in south-side Chicago I found my Blondie. A 1980's Gibson/Epiphone ES-335 guitar. Blondie and I have been inseparable ever since. She's been with me in the Bluescasters, Zoot Suit Boogie, The Blue Rubies, 11 years of blues and peace, I love my Blondie. One critic said "...Haunting! This is real blues played as hard as it gets!"
~~~~I say it's SHOWTIME! This is professional entertainment. A dynamic show full of sweet blues, a super tight rhythm section, stinging guitar, incredible bass work, and energy that actually rockets from the stage!
Finally made it to the Social Club to check out Jam Nite. The house was filled with great talent and energy. And I always enjoy talking with mom and dad! :)
Hey Robert Allen Jr.Yowza whats going on? I see and hear ya.Your still smokin hot my friend.Your the man with the blues plan.Keep it up and drop me a line.Peace and God Bless your trio of blues monsters.
Saw you guys at Gilligan and Jodi's reception Saturday night... all I could say was WOW! Thanks for the add, and we'll be coming out to see a whole lot more of you.
I'm so excited your playing at knuckleheads on saturday I have been pregnant and just had a baby about 3 months ago so I haven't had my robert allen jr. fix in a long time so I'm so happy i'm bartending to get to see you play!!!
Glad I got out to see you again! Wish we could have stayed longer but Derek had to work early Wednesday! Next time I'll make sure he brings his guitar along! Stay cool! Becci
Hope you had a great show @ Summerfest! I only missed it because my hubby's band was playing at the same time as you on the Potawatomi stage! I will have to catch you another time! What a great day it was though!
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