Robert Marr - Acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, songwriting, vocals
Influences
Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, John Denver, The Beatles, The Stones, Lightfoot, The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, John Prine, Steve Goodman, Francis Cabrel, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young, CSNY, The Eagles, Cat Stevens (oh where have you gone, boy?), Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, ELP, Nanci Griffith (what a sweetheart she is!), Willie Nelson, Dave Loggins, Elton John, Kenny Loggins, America, Bob Seger, Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson, and the list goes on....
Here is a singer/songwriter who writes stories about you and me and the guy down the street. He writes about disturbing social issues as well as exploration of self worth. Throw in some comical lyrics about real-life situations, et, voila!
I was in a few cover bands back in the day, but put it aside to raise a family, and work like a dog. I taught bluegrass banjo and fingerstyle guitar in the "off time". I picked up performing again in April of 2005, and I've been having a ball. I've also been writing a ton of tunes, some that actually don't sound bad. Who knows what the heck triggered that. The first CD, One Of Them Nights, was released in October of 2006, and the 2nd will soon follow.
I play all the instruments in my tunes. They include 6 and 12 string acoustic guitar, 5 string banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, harp (OK, harmonica), bass guitar and piano. I'm also learning the tin whistle, if I could only find a way to attach strings to it.
As mentioned above, I used to teach bluegrass banjo, and now I'm going to do it again. The music studio is A Joyful Noise, located in Dibbleville, Fenton, MI. It's owned and operated by the very talented pair, Chris and Lisa Bayer. They, and their staff teach all kinds of instruments, including voice. AND, they're firing up a recording studio as well. You can find their particulars by clicking their link in my top friends.
Open Mic Cafe. I've been fortunate enough to be part of this podcast on
several occasions. Many thanks to Mike Stephens for the effort he puts into
it. Click on the red thingy to visit.
Dear Friend I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows.Drop by and leave a comment! Jeff
Hey Bob....I've tried calling you a few times but I must only have your old work cellphone number. Guess you won't be needing THAT any more! WooHoo! for retirement!
Hey, it's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out my profile to view a video of a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, you can listen to a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month until June 1st. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track it's available on iTunes and many other digital retailers. Talk soon!
Just stopping by to thank you for a great job hosting our inaugural open mic at the winery last Friday! We were thrilled with the turn out, and look forward to future open mics. The quality of talent that you helped bring in was top notch, and I have heard many compliments since Friday. Great job!
Hey Bob, thanks! You too! Had a scheduling snafu this morning so I didn't get to play. Hopefully one or both of the next two shifts will work out. Have a great time yourself!
Thanks for adding the new page. Its an Honor to be in your Friends list...Doc Killian-Veteran-Songwriter of TO OUR TROOPS, REMEMBER OUR VETERANS and MY FLAG
Join us in congratulating record producer Kim Copeland for her work on the Rachel Williams album, Lonely At The Bottom. Check this great review by R.K. Oermann with Music Row Magazine on Rachel's current single, The Only Thing Harder Than Leaving.
"She has the goods. This creeps up on you with cat’s paws. The languid pace, echoing instruments, spacious production and her hushed, aching delivery are all immensely seductive. The lyric of leaving home is full of terrific details. And her falsetto leaps in the bridge are like little daggers to the heart. A mini masterpiece. This, by the way, is the third single in a row that I have raved about from this performer."
