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Robin O'Herin
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Robin OHerin Acoustic Blues and Gospel
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I justs got accepted into the black potatoe festival--July 15, in Clinton NJ--see gig schedule for details!
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Live from the 2005 Resophonic Festival in Pilzen, CZ
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2006 Memphis Blues Challenge Finalist, Berkshire-based, Robin O’Herin plays both original and traditional American music using bottleneck and fingerstyle guitar and mountain dulcimer. Her music is distinguished by her pounding rhythm and authentic style. Robin specializes in historically rich, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music, for schools, libraries and small listening rooms. Her concerts are warm, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. She is currently working on two new CD projects: a country blues/gospel CD and an original blues CD.
"I closed my eyes and thought I was in the Mississippi Delta"—fan at recent concert
"I closed my eyes and thought I was in the Mississippi Delta"—fan at recent concert
Why this name?
It's who I am and what I do.
Do you play live?
I play over 75 gigs a year. My favorites were the 2006 Tropea Blues Festival in Italy and the 2005 Resophonic Guitar Festival in the Czech Repulblic--I was the headliner and didn't even realize it until the last day.. The 2006 Memphis Blues Challenge was also a lot of fun.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet has made it possible for independent musicians like myself to get their music heard, promote themselves and book gigs easily, making it possible to actually earn a living with music.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
maybe.
Band History:
Professional acoustic blues and gospel singer since 2002.
2002 released "Red, White and Blues" CD, country blues, gospel and originals
2003 released "The Road Home" CD, holy blues
2003-2006 Taught songwriting at RockOn Band Camp, Pittsfield, MA
2003 and 2005 Boston Blues Challenge Finalist
2004 Opened for the Doobie Brothers, Pittsfield, MA
2005 Headline act for the World Resophonic Association’s “Resophonic Blues Festival” in the Czech Republic
2005 Licensed two songs to PBS for the soundtrack of the 2005 Roadtrip Nation DVD series (episodes 4 & 5)
2006 Memphis Blues Challenge finalist
2006 Tropea Blues Festival in Tropea, Italy
2006 Opened for Roy Bookbinder, Little Rock, AR
View my electronic press kit at http://www.sonicbids.com/robinoherin
see a utube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPOOTgUtqBk
"...Bottleneck blues, Gospel and lots of strong folk originals from Boston-based O’Herin, who accompanies her Appalachian edged, rein-free vocals with some creative, dancing fingerpickin..." Sing Out
2002 released "Red, White and Blues" CD, country blues, gospel and originals
2003 released "The Road Home" CD, holy blues
2003-2006 Taught songwriting at RockOn Band Camp, Pittsfield, MA
2003 and 2005 Boston Blues Challenge Finalist
2004 Opened for the Doobie Brothers, Pittsfield, MA
2005 Headline act for the World Resophonic Association’s “Resophonic Blues Festival” in the Czech Republic
2005 Licensed two songs to PBS for the soundtrack of the 2005 Roadtrip Nation DVD series (episodes 4 & 5)
2006 Memphis Blues Challenge finalist
2006 Tropea Blues Festival in Tropea, Italy
2006 Opened for Roy Bookbinder, Little Rock, AR
View my electronic press kit at http://www.sonicbids.com/robinoherin
see a utube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPOOTgUtqBk
"...Bottleneck blues, Gospel and lots of strong folk originals from Boston-based O’Herin, who accompanies her Appalachian edged, rein-free vocals with some creative, dancing fingerpickin..." Sing Out
Your influences?
Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Rory Block, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Joni Mitchell,
Favorite spot?
The Berkshires in Western MA (luckily I live here).
Equipment used:
National Steel Radiotone bendaway, Ovation 1998 collectors edition, Taylor 540C.
Sound system is subject to change without notice :)
Sound system is subject to change without notice :)
Anything else...?
http://www.robinoherin.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/robinoherin
http://www.reverbnation.com/robinoherin
http://www.myspace.com/robinoherin