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Musical Friends

Paula Sinclair: Another extraordinarily talented Portland (via Lexington, KY) singer-songwriter. Rob says that her powerful, passionate vocals remind him of a blend of Lucinda Williams & Mary-Chapin Carpenter...and that ain't bad!!! In fact she's so good, you ought to pick up her CDs, LEMONADE, AVALANCHE and THE GOOD HORSE through CD Baby.
Paula Sinclair on myspace: Another way to get to know Paula.
Link to Paula's 3 CDs: ..on CD Baby...also through iTunes, etc.
Terry Robb: Terry Robb is by popular reputation and critical acclaim one of America's great guitarslingers. A legend in the Northwest, Terry has beeen inducted into the Cascade Blues Association's Hall of Fame and is that venerable group's nineteen-time winner of the coveted Big Muddy Award as the region's top blues guitarist. Terry not only bends and slides the blues, but he is also a master of all guitar styles. He was a protoge of one of the most revered (and eclectic, if not eccentric) guitarists of all time, the late, great John Fahey. Working with Fahey in the studio, Terry also became a gifted and renown producer. He brought all of those talents to Rob & Reina's EVEN IF I FALL. For those intermediate or advanced guitarists who want to study with a guitar guru, Terry gives private lessons through the Terry Robb Northwest School of Acoustic Guitar.
Terry Robb on myspace.com: Another way to get to know Terry Robb.
Reina G Collins: Reina is a wonderful singer-songwriter, performer, and friend. She is the voice behind (and in front of) EVEN IF I FALL. You will also love her solo CD, KITCHEN SINK. (For more about Reina on Rob's website, go to Bio and scroll down to "A Portrait of Reina.")
Reina's CD, "Kitchen Sink": Listen to samples from Reina's fabulous CD - then order one!
Reina on myspace.com: Another way to get to know Reina.
Nick Peets: Nick is a wonderful singer-songwriter, formerly leader of Jigsaw Jones, and now on his own. Nick is an accomplished guitarist, but his honey-smooth vocals are his trademark. His CD, TWILIGHT, is a gem that demonstrates his ever-evolving talent as a versatile songwriter, vocalist, musician, arranger, and producer.
Nick Peets' TWILIGHT: ...through CD Baby...and iTunes, etc.
Nick on myspace: Another way to get to know Nick.
Pilar French on CD Baby: Wonderful songwriter and performer...beautiful songs, arrangements, and band. Pilar's "Butterflies" is deserving of its critical acclaim. She is one of Portland's best!
Women Who Rock: Portland's wonderful showcase series for women singer-songwriters who rock (and wail and whisper) with their bands, as duos, and as solo performers. The music ranges across the rock-blues-jazz-roots spectrum and the talent always soars. Frequently at The White Eagle, The Greenroom, and The Ash St., and acoustic-only shows at Vino Vixens.
Wayne Richards & Southern Nights: Portland-area Americana band led by veteran songwriter Wayne Richards, Southern Nights is just plain irreverently fun and funny. Wayne is one of the best storytelling songwriters around...a true master observer, wit, and road warrior!
Wayne Richards on myspace: Another way to get to know Wayne. R-rated!
Bart Ferguson: Former frontman for the Strangers and Kerosene Dream, Bart now writes for and fronts The Bart Ferguson Band. Bart is as fine a songwriter as he is a singer -- and that is high praise. Add to that his great harmonica playing and you've got the real deal. Check out his latest album, SALVATION ROAD -- you can link to it on cdbaby.com (and read Rob's review of it) through Bart's website.
Acoustic Minds: Twin vocalists-extraordinaire (their harmonies are to DIE for) Amanda & Jenni Price can sing ANYTHING, including the phone book, and give it serious chops with an infectious smile (make that TWO infectious smiles). You can't help but feel good when you hear their vocals, their turbo-charged band, and their incredible range of song styles and vocal stylings.
Kate Mann: Another wonderful Portland singer-songwriter. Her CD, DEVIL'S ROPE is gritty, poetic, and exceptional. At CD Baby.
Ken DeRouchie Band website: KDB rocks with funk & blues...terrific band, great deep-voiced singer, and a man with a heart as big as his band and his voice!
Ken on myspace: Another way to get to know Ken.
Blue Moon Highway: Mike Winter's tasty band performs traditional country music, bluegrass, alt country, blues, rock and roll, and R&B favorites. As a friend of Mike's described the band, "They play Alt-Country Hippie Honky-Tonk Stuff." Mike is also a very fine gentleman!
Cross Fires: This is Rob's cousin's rock, blues, and soul band. The group is based in Italy, but performs internationally (including a Cuban tour with Rick Wakeman). Rob's cousin is Aldo Banfi, keyboardist/pianist (in Italian,
tastierista/pianista).

Venues

The White Eagle: Famous for its nightly live music tradition and quite possibly a spectral guest or two, the legendary White Eagle Saloon & Rock 'n' Roll Hotel is Rob's favorite venue in Portland for its atmosphere, friendly staff, local color, and its support of PDX singer-songwriters (see Women Who Rock on this page). Accessible on the MAX Yellow Line, the Weagle features a restaurant, an historic oak bar, original ceramic-tiled floors and a corner stage where giants of rock and blues have strutted their stuff for decades.
The Camellia Lounge @ The Tea Zone: Terrific new venue -- a true "listener's room" with a warm atmosphere and amazing libations, "the Camellia Lounge is one of the nation's first marTEAni bars...specializing in the mixology of tea and fine spirits to further explore all that the world of tea has to offer." Sean Martin, who manages and books the lounge, is himself a musician enthusiastic about providing a venue that is audience AND performer friendly.
McMenamins' Website: Everything you want to know about the McMenamins' operations -- pubs, events, music, tastings, lodging, fine dining, etc.
Mississippi Pizza Pub: Music seven-nights-a-week with an ecclectic range of performers, from singer-songwriters and bands with multi-cultural leanings to blues and bluegrass. The MPP is a family-friendly venue until the later shows, serving beer, spirits, and arguably the best pizza in town.

Recording Studios

8-Ball Studio: The best studio, producer, and prices in town -- bar none -- all in one place. Rob Stroup is the man! He is a skilled, intuitive engineer and producer Don Campbell, music critic for The Oregonian, called him the hottest producer in town, for good reason. Rob Barteletti said, "Plain and simple, I will work with no one else forever (with apologies to Chief Joseph). I just wish Stroup would change his first name to 'Rocky' or something so we don't both respond when someone says, 'Rob'."
Falcon Recording Studios: Falcon Recording Studios is one of Portland's most experienced. Owned and operated by Dennis Carter since 1981, it is sought out by the best local, regional, and national musical performers from all genres. Dennis is hard-working yet laid-back, professional yet very friendly, and exceptionally knowledgeable without being condescending.

Sound

SheRock Sound (no website, but see her email below): Shira Otchis is the goddess of sound! Don't even think about using anyone else. Contact her at shesound@pacifier.com

Music Instruction

Terry Robb Northwest School of Acoustic Guitar: Want to play as well as Terry? Fuggedaboutit...but you CAN learn from the best. Call 503.234.7807 for info.
Mark Bosnian Vocal Instruction: Experienced, talented, friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced, Mark is considered to be one of Portland's best voice teachers.

Independent Vendors

Annie Bloom's Bookstore: Annie Bloom's Books first opened its doors in Multnomah Village in 1978.

A neighborhood independent bookstore, Annie Bloom's carries a broad range of titles across many genres; magazines, CDs, and cards also available.
Music Millenium: Music Millennium is the oldest record store in existence in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout its history, MM has stocked a diverse collection of formats including LP's, 45's, reel-to-reel, 8-track, cassette, DAT, compact disc, mini-disc, DCC and CD-ROM.

Music Millennium has hosted an array of in-store performances and autograph appearances over the years, including the likes of Richard Thompson, Loreena McKennitt, Sheryl Crow, Randy Newman, Everclear, Jewel, Little Feat, and Cheap Trick to name a few.

Be sure to check out our Millennium - 3144 E. Burcurrent calender of events! You can visit Portland's homegrown music store at one of these locations: Northwest - 801 NW 23rd at Johnson, Eastside location - 3158 E. Burnside at 32nd.

Rob's Charities

Parkinson Center of Oregon at OHSU (PCO): PCO helps people like Rob deal with Parkinson's through research and education.
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO): PRO organizes Parkinson's support groups, trains group facilitators, and provides continuing education for PD patients and caregivers
Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon: Rob's primary vocation as a high school teacher at JHS is a significant positive force in his life. He supports the JHS tuition assistance endowment.
St. Francis High School, Mountain View, CA: Rob attended SFHS and taught there for 13 years before moving to Oregon. He continues to support the school's tuition assistance fund.