1945
Here is a video I made for my new single, 1945. This song is a reminder of the price that paid for us to live in a free country. I wrote it after watching the Ken Burns documentary, The War. I thought of my grandfather and how the decisions he made and others like him, have positively impacted generations they would never know.
read moreWBFJ Feature On Local Flavors
Thanks again to all who participated in or commented on the ‘Whisper” slideshow over Valentine’s Day. It was a lot of fun putting it together with David Horne of West Hall Media. It’s cool to see the love in that many faces. Just because Valentine’s Day is over, don’t let that stop you from loving your better half! I wanted to also tell you all about a radio interview that will be on wbfj radio out of Winston-Salem. It’s 89.3 on the FM dial there and 103.5 in Greensboro. It’s the first interview I have done in a long...
read moreLocal Flavors of the Day
Today I was invited and honored to be a guest on WBFJ’s Local Flavors. The radio show covers regional artists from around the Triad of North Carolina. Some of the Artists they have featured in the past include: Dennis Nealy, Abigail Owens, Chi Rho, and Runaway City to name a few. Local Flavors is hosted Kurt Meyers. He is one of the nicest guys I’ve met in a while and made me feel welcomed in the studio. We talked about the Back to Innocent EP (Have you picked up a copy yet?), my experience as an artist, and the calling on my life....
read moreBack to Innocent Release…Relief
It’s the night before my EP, Back to Innocent, releases and I’m watching the BCS National Championship game. I cannot believe it’s finally happening. Not only this game, but my release. This CD has taken 16 months to finish. It has been shear joy and utter frustration. Much like my life so far and I wouldn’t trade one second of any of it. I really hope you all like it. But if you don’t, it’s ok. Just know that it took sacrifice and hard work to make this thing happen by many people. Some are listed on the CD, some are not. If...
read moreBand Merch Matters
With what seems like many lifetimes of retail experience under my belt, I see things from a sales perspective more often than not. I try and turn it off, but it always gets me. This comes to play even when I go to a show and see the bands’ merch tables. When I want to purchase a CD or a shirt, I expect a few things from the artist. Here’s what I expect, and what you should be seeing and hearing from me from show to show. Keep the band merch area clean. At a club, this is difficult to do. But some examples could include not...
read moreWhatcha got new to play for me today
I have people ask me to do all sorts of things on a day to day basis. Probably because I have a hard time saying no. When I was in college, there was a girl that ALWAYS asked me to play and sing for her. I mean, all the time. I was glad to oblige, but it always left me with a feeling of being used. So, word got around, and a phrase was started among my friends: Whatcha got new to play for me today, Rob? When I was writing my new single, ‘Play Me Something New‘ (for the upcoming Back to Innocent EP), this was my thought...
read moreEver wanted to go back?
Ever wanted to go back? Ever wanted to change the world? Ever wanted to have a parade in your honor? Yeah, me too. Odds are, none of these will come easy. What if we could go back, or change the world with relative ease? As a songwriter, I can do all of these things with ease. Inspiration for me is all around. I equate it too an orchard in the summer. Many tree producing many different fruits. All are ripe, and all are reachable. Some I need only reach for while others I may need a ladder to obtain. I am a huge history...
read moreLife Lesson #3 – Help!?! and Citizen Gulf
When I was called by a friend to do a Citizen Gulf benefit, hosted by Social Media Club Greensboro, show last week, I couldn’t resist. I never turn down a chance to help. I thought that I would be going, doing something nice, and going home. Little did I realize that I would be the one helped the most. Chuck Hester (twitter.com/@chuckhester) and Tammy Friedeck (twitter.com/@storyofme) taught me volumes with short talks. Tammy, a professional social media guru, taught me a few things. Always ask the why, the who and the what next in...
read moreSinging our national anthem
I was honored to sing our national anthem tonight in Greensboro, NC at the Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball game. (www.gsohoppers.com) AMAZING feeling. The sound was top notch. I felt like John Legend in Yogi Berra’s body. Confident and secure, yet out of sorts and nervous. The echo was almost tear invoking. Also, my daughter’s first ballgame. A night of EPIC proportions. The Hoppers are a top notch organization, and i wanted to thank them for allowing me to serve in that capacity. I hope to do many more. God bless you...
read moreRecording
So yesterday I recorded the last bit of my new E.P. coming out soon. Yes, it’s been a long time since I went there, and I wanted to be done much sooner. Glad I waited. Justin Taylor and Zach Beane came and recorded on the record. My oh my. Let’s just say that they both provided some UNREAL help to me and this project. There were some great moments Tuesday and I was fortunate enough to have them on tape. Just amazing stuff. Zach’s stuff coming soon. You can find Justin Taylor at… www.iamjustintaylor.com Peace and Love,...
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