SoundClick artist: Rob Befumo - Lot's of styles, from folk to psychedelic to country to bluegrass and blues. Honest, personal and ly

My music is home=made, using guitar tracks mostly. I play most of what you hear, though I have used samples on many of the songs, and the drums are all from a drum machine. The quality of production and performance varies, improving as the songs get newer, but If you listen past the production value to the lyrics and melodies, I think you'll find something you like.

Why this name?

My Mom and Dad chose it for me.

Do you play live?

Played in a wedding band for 13 years. Lots of interesting moments. My favorite was when a priest came up to say grace, and upon finishing up with "Amen", we spontaneously burst in to "For he's a jolly good fellow".

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

I think it's a totally different world than the one I grew up in. I still buy CD's, but I think most people simply download. Signing the big recording contract seems more out of reach than ever, and maybe less relevant.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Of course.

Band History:

I started playing when I was 13, and wrote my first song somewhere around age 8. I owe my love of music to my parents, my taste in music to my brother Joe, and my style to the Beatles in particular, and to the music of the 60's and folk music of the world.

Your influences?

The Beatles, The ex-Beatles, Joe Befumo, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, The Moody Blues...

Favorite spot?

New York City

Equipment used:

My main instrument is a LoPrinzi acoustic guitar, which is the best I've ever played. I also use a Fender Strat custom wired by Joe Befumo.

Anything else...?

I plan to re-record my first album, "Lost and Found" eventually. I'm currently working on my third CD.

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