Beatles, Byrds, traditional early ‘60s folk music, Winter Hours, Marshall Crenshaw, Lloyd Cole, obsession, disappointment, unrequited love, loss, Rain Parade, Dreams So Real, Miracle Legion, Nick Drake, Simon & Garfunkel, Grant Lee Buffalo, Smiths, Richard Thompson, Kinks, Monkees, Uncle Tupelo, Pernice Brothers, Zombies, and...uhh...errrr...mmmm...oh yeah, REM
Sounds Like
Here’s what a few people have said about The Art Of Wasting Time:
“…what a terrific record!…touches upon classic mid-’80s janglepop and psychedelia (a la Rain Parade, Dreams So Real, Miracle Legion)--not to mention a killer version of The Beatles‘ “I’ll Be Back”…” (Fred Mills, Stomp & Stammer)
“…I really like the songs…it certainly brought me back…you guys have your own sound which is good…” (Michael Carlucci, Winter Hours)
“…a breezy recording that, knowingly or not, transfuses the sound of an era gone by with today's influences and makes for a decent listening experience. A CD that churns Alt. country, folk, and pop into a brisk new combination…One of the sheer joys for a reviewer is to hear something completely original, in all aspects and that is what Lost Weekend offers for your perusal. Just one more example of why Indie (independent) music deserves to be heard…” (Rikks Revues, online magazine)
“…like reuniting with a good friend again. Consistently good and comforting to the soul…(Don Gilliland, former owner & proprietor of Murmur Records)
Glad you asked. I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. At age 4 I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and knew from that moment that I wanted to play guitar and attempt to achieve a bowl-like haircut. Many years passed during which I attended school, played little league baseball, moved into various houses & apartments, joined and formed several bands, fell in love over & over again, wrote songs and developed an unnatural fear of green vegetables and moving vehicles.
In the fall of 1992, I decided to pursue a solo acoustic career, despite the objections of several club owners, booking agents, and record companies.
In 1993, my first solo recording was released (the full-length, now out-of-print cassette, Boxer) followed by the six song cassette In Lieu of. . . in 1994. 1996 saw the release of my debut CD, Cakewalk, recorded in Athens, Georgia, home of my obvious musical doppelgangers--The Barbecue Killers (just kidding...I meant to say REM). Several years of soul-searching, drumming, and cross-tie walking ensued, culminating in 2004's reemergence of my late '80s incarnation, GrandDad (now called Lost Weekend). a long-standing & prolific musical collaboration with drummer and pessimist Mike Joswick. Our first CD, The Art Of Wasting Time, was met with both unanimous critical acclaim and rampant apathy (find out more at www.cdbaby.com/lostweekend).
2005 saw another tine explored in my musical fork--the formation of Last Chance Runaround (hear what we sound like at www.myspace.com/scottlinnroberts) with my death-defyingly optimistic best friend, harpist Sue Volkert (SueVo for short). Our goals for 2006 are to create beautiful & timeless music, to bring the music of Winter Hours to a larger audience, and to possibly get together for at least one rehearsal.
This site was supposed to coincide with the release of my career-retrospective boxset, entitled Heretofore, set to come out on 1/9/06, the 25th anniversary of my first official musical public offering (1981's Beat Your Family EP by The Degenerates). Unfortunately, various technical difficulties, legal entaglements, and terminal procrastination have all left this project in a proverbial state of limbo. Please stay tuned. Thank you for listening and reading.
Look for news, reviews, and other ramblings in the near future.
Happy Birthday And Happy Father's Day Scott! Hope You Have A Beautiful Day And A Wonderful New Year Of You. I'd Love To See You This Year And Finally Meet The Girls! All The Best , I Love You My Dear Friend. XO , jimbo
I just saw the beautiful film, "Once", Scott -- and it made me miss you very, very, very much. Don't think I don't think about and love you all the time.
Thanks for stopping by the Blog, Dr. Roberts! I somehow can't erase the thought of you in a coconut bra...for better or worse. I'd have to say that 'Girl Don't Tell Me' is also one of my all-time favs, floating somewhere just below your own '7th Story Window'...that one gets me every time. It's about time we caught up, eh?
We just added some new gear to the studio so right now we're updating the site but first chance you get you should give us a call and we'll set up an appointment for you to come tour the studio.
btw.. We also offer photography if you need it.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Davis
Arcadia Recording Studio
770.448.9992
davis@arcadiarocks.com
http://www.arcadiarocks.com
"Atlanta's best kept secret for the recording artist. Utilizing the
best in vintage and state of the art gear. Set in an artistic yet
professional environment. 2" tape and Pro Tools HD2 capabilities."
Thanks Scott!!A 335 would be nice.A 61 Les Paul...like an SG ...thats the ticket!!But for now,a good nights sleep would do!!
Thanks agin,your friend-Jim
Hey Scott..just writing to tell you how much your music means to me.. My father -in law passed away last week and i came home tonight and turned on my cd player to decompress.. cakewalk was the first cd it [played and i cryed and then I smiled.. everytime something good , or bad happens your music seems to always make it better!! I know you have been through some tough times yourself, and just wanted to say thanks again for just being you!! BILLY
hey scott how are you?? i am sry that i haevnt written you in a while so i thought that i would catch you up on how things are going right now. i have my very first job i am a nanny for three weeks and i am getting paid really good money. i am now a junior in high school. i have a car too . but i hope that i get to see you soon maybe i can go up there and visit you or vis versa well i will talk to you later. i love you.
love
peggy
