Rob Seibert: Accoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Synth, Hand Percussion, Music and Lyrics
Influences
My influences are so diverse, the list would be endless...but here are a few of my favorites: Bob Dylan, Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground, Cat Stevens, Bruce Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkle, Gordon Lightfoot, Keith Green, Amy Winehouse, Dave Matthews Band, Natalie Merchant & 10,000 Maniacs, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Ben Folds Five, Jack Johnson, Bright Eyes, Coldplay, Rusted Root...
Recording artist/singer-songwriter...born & raised on Long Island, New York. Began playing guitar and wrote first song in 1988. First live performance in 1995 at Godfrey Daniels open-mic in Bethlehem, PA. Has also performed at The Atomic Cafe & No Exit Cafe in Uptown Chicago IL, Preservation Pub in Knoxville TN, Ground Effects Specialty Coffee in Berea KY, Shamrock's Pub & Common Grounds Coffee House in Lexington KY. Rob Seibert's music was aired on "The Jewish Music Hour" hosted by Bob Trogner on Lehigh Valley Public Radio (NPR) in Pennsylvania in July 2008. Rob was also recently interviewed by Michael Regensburger on Pennsylvania's Kutztown University Radio show "Diversity Station" in August 2008. More recently, a profile of Rob Seibert's music was published in the August 2009 edition of Central Kentucky Jewish Federation's "Shalom" paper titled "One Torah, Many Verses" , written by freelance reporter Jonathan Schwab of the Danville Advocate-Messenger which can be viewed online by pasting the web address below into your browser:
Rob Seibert's first official CD debut "Fire Behind The Smoke" was released independently in September 2008 and can be purchased by clicking on the link below:
Music Reviews:
"This was an adventure for me. My friend Rob has put together an album (Fire Behind The Smoke) that is very surprising to me. I know he was tinkering with some ideas of his, but never had a chance to hear his heart and mind so clearly as in the album. Music of many genres and moods, great to just listen to in the quiet and in the party."
- Scott Cooper, San Diego CA
“I came across your MySpace page and I have fallen in love with your music. I can't put it into one category. It is reggae, it is soul, it is jazz, it is awesome. I am buying Fire Behind the Smoke, Rocket Ship and Listless for my iPod on iTunes. Do you play around Lexington? If so please let me know. I would love to come and watch you play. I am all about indie players. You are just an amazing artist.”
“I was just listening to you on my iPod today while I was outside and it is just so unique...what a great gift you have to give to the world…the man behind such music must be so fascinating.”
- Kristy, Georgetown KY
"I really like your songs. The imagery of your lyrics is awesome...at least for this old hippie it is. I'd love a copy of "Key to My Apartment"."
- Michael Freer, Grayling MI
Central Kentucky Jewish Federation's "Shalom" Newspaper Profile:
http://www.jewishlexington.org/local_includes/downloads/34897.pdf
Rob Seibert is currently performing at these locations:
Open-Mic on Mondays 8:45-11:00PM @
Common Grounds Coffee House
343 East High Street
Lexington KY 40507
We always enjoyed it when we went to them. Wish we were able to once again go back and we keep hoping to come visit. We miss a lot of them. I think every group has negative rumors and thats why its good to visit and see for your self. Glad you are enjoying them they are great people
