Robert Richter

Bio:

Portland native Robert Richter began teaching himself guitar at the age of 12 when he purchased a Sears "Silvertone" guitar from a neighbor for $5 and the promise to mow his lawn for a month. (He still has the guitar) Over the years Richter has become known as a versatile guitarist and songwriter known for his ability to perform a variety of styles from acoustic to electric to blues to folk to Celtic.

With a strong powerful voice, Richter is electrifying with his energy, enthusiasm, sense of humor and most of all his innate ability to "connect with people." His original songs range from the uptempo rock-a-billy blues style originated at the legendary Sun Records Studio in Memphis to Leo Kottke influenced instrumentals on slide guitar to songs with lyrics and melodies that make you think and feel.

Richter's credits include working with Grammy nominated singer Maria Muldaur, famous for the song "Midnight at the Oasis." He has also appeared on Tom May's nationally syndicated radio program "River City Folk," carried on more than 250 NPR affiliates nationwide.

Reviews:

"Robert Richter is a charismatic entertainer that gives it his all every time he performs. He not only pours everything into his songs but he also plays a mean slide guitar." Morry Feldman, WQED-FM Pittsburgh, PA.

"Robert is an energetic performer and slide player. The unique sound just draws you in." Albert Smith, KMUN-FM, Astoria, OR.

"His sound covers several genres and he plays them well. The latest CD is a definition of the Americana Sound." Ken Cartwright, KENC-AM 1620, Stayton, OR

Richter either as solo or band have performed at the following:

"Bob Dylan Radio Hour, song played on his program heard on the Sirius Network

"2010 Northwest Folklife Festival," Seattle

"2010 Sand in the City" at Pioneer Square, Portland

Aladdin Theater, Portland

"2010 Rose Festival, Waterfront Park, Portland

DaVinci Days Festival, Corvallis

Live Performance on KMUN-FM Astoria, OR

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Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / Peacefull evening

Live at Pioneer Sq. Portland, OR July 2010

Member Since:

March 14, 2008

Members:

Robert Richter

Robert Richter, Vocals, Guitar (acoustic, electric, slide), Dobro, Bass

Jessica Hitchborn, Violin

The full band also features on bass and drums various Portland musicians

Booking:

newpaisley@yahoo.com

The latest CD featuring 11 tracks is on sale at any live show. Price is $10.

Check out this recent newspaper article:

Article in Tigard Times

Read a recent article that appeared in the Daily Astorian

Influences:

Carl Perkins (Sun Records Legend) Rock-A-Billy King, guitarist, stylist

Ry Cooder Slide Guitar and blues guitarist (especially his work with the Stones)

Duane Allman (Allman Brothers) Slide wizardry

Sounds Like:

The "blues, folk, rock acoustic sound" the Rolling Stones created in "Beggar's Banquet" and the raw "real sound" from the Rick Rubin produced "American Recordings" by the late great Johnny Cash.

Record Label:

New Paisley Music