First live band I ever saw was a little-known Edinburgh punk/new-wave band called Under The Bourgeoisie. I was a spotty early-teenager, gobsmacked and hence inspired... They've since reformed and have a myspace site! Just became 'friends'. Funny how things come full circle. :-)
Greig Hannan R.I.P. Peace be with ya mate. A fine guitarist and a gentleman.
Sounds Like
Sounds like "The Spider's Legs", my new 4-track cd EP, now on release... You can buy a copy at one of the live shows, or purchase through this site - just send me a message with details. Go on, support your local Border balladeer! ;-)
ROBIN JAMES HURT LIVE ON BALCONY TV.... Three tracks performed live for, and filmed by, the good people at BalconyTV.com - many thanks lads!
Born in Belfast, raised in Scotland and living in Dublin for many moons now, Robin James Hurt plays guitar like a ‘demon gadgie’ (Edinburgh slang). He also sings like a wee bird, plays mandolin like a man doling, composes, arranges and - when asked nicely - engineers sound.
In 2006, having spent 13 years as a professional guitarist working with all manner of bands, artists and projects - both famous and not-so-famous - Robin James Hurt decided to find his own voice and start performing solo, quickly drawing considerable interest in Ireland and abroad.
As well as his faithful Martin guitar, Robin brings with him a unique re-interpretation of a wide collection of Scots, Irish and northern English folksong.
Long fascinated by the history of the stories told in song from these islands, Robin collects these ballads and re-works their melodies and structures to make modern diffusions of the originals...traditional songs for the now.
Mixed in with this are fresh, vibrant original compositions, a little story telling, and a hell of a lot of tasty guitar picking, all performed with genuine warmth and passion.
Robin’s debut solo EP, “The Spider’s Legs”, was released in March 2007 and has picked up airplay on radio stations across the globe, such as America’s renowned nationwide network, NPR. His first solo album is eagerly anticipated by an ever- growing international fan base and will be released in autumn 2008.
Robin James Hurt can be found performing live in Ireland and elsewhere around the world...
Hey Robin, we're about ready to head to sunny Florida... plane departs London on Monday morning. My one regret as I leave is that we weren't able to make another trip to Ireland! I am thankful for the opportunity to hear you live and to get to know you via My Space! Take care and there'll be a cold one for you if you ever hit the Florida Panhandle! Blessings! Mike
Hi Robin, long time no see,what's the craic? Hope all's well with you and the family.
C'mere, I'm playing in Eamon Dorans' with my new guitarist next Monday, 30th July and it'd be great to see you there.
Kicks off at 8pm, 8euro on the door and we'll be on at 8:30 for a half hour set with 4 other acts also performing on the night.
If you're about, you might drop down for a wee while eh? I know it's you're night off n'all, 'n' sure, if you can't make it, no worries. We'll see ye again sometime.
here- meant to say, look forward to seeing all the photies of germany! some craic, eh? and my new wee song or the draft of it is up, It'll get nipped and tucked ten dozen timesover the summer, but the tune and ideas there- based on a true(?) story! Gates of broken hearts :)
hiya you, just stopping by before an early night to say hello. Hows everyone? looking forward to whites in the future? Its going to seem very strange, isnt it.... not being in the rott.
