A great evening in Las Vegas at the Clarion Convention Center Hotel & Casino. Sonny Boy Smith drove in from Twin Falls, Idaho to join Bruce Robinson for an evening of Bruce's original music. Gus Hawkins, clearly, was named BEST FAN of the NIGHT. After the show, Gus treated Sonny and Bruce to an evening of jazz at a local "locals" jazz club far removed from the strip. Outstanding!

                                                  Sonny Boy Smith and Bruce Robinson

                                               Sonny Boy Smith with Bruce belting one out

                                                  Sonny Boy Smith and Bruce Robinson

                                                   Sonny Boy Smith and Bruce Robinson

                                                    Sonny Boy Smith and Bruce Robinson

                                                     Sonny Boy Smith and Bruce Robinson

                                    LJHS & Stanford mates Bruce Robinson and Gus Hawkins

                                    LJHS & Stanford mates Bruce Robinson and Gus Hawkins

Sunday Oct 28, 2012 Le Papagayo - Leucadia, CA

Competing with game 4 of the World Series, Sunday Night Football and it being a work night, we still had an enthusiastic audience, albeit smaller than normal..........A really fun night playing from 7pm-10pm. Missed you to those who couldn't make it and thanks to those who could be there. Next up is Jose's Courtroom on November 10th at 9:30pm (a week from this Saturday).

THE NEW DOUBLE CD SHIPS IN 2 DAYS! If you haven't ordered yet, be sure to go to the MUSIC OR STORE tabs on the website to secure your order. A new poster is also available! Be sure to check out the update website: new photos, all the lyrics with chords, updated bio and bios for the incredible band on the CD, CD artwork and song samples for all the new songs.

Some fun gigs recently in Idaho at Mimi's in Buhl for the 3rd Monday Wine Tasting events on Sept 29 and again last night. The new CD is shipping in two days. Quite a few pre-orders for my new double cd last night at Mimi's as the music is being really well received. Sonny Boy Smith on harmonica and Richard on bass, again helped make the night a special one for everybody. We even played a few of the brand new songs that will be on the NEXT album. Richard and Sonny had never heard the songs..........and we still wowed the audience.

Upcoming schedule can always be found on the website CALENDER tab. We added a fun gig this coming Saturday at TRIBES in Twin Falls, who is hosting A GATHERING OF ARTISTS, 32 artists showcasing their art from 2 to 7pm. A large crowd is expected all day and into the evening! Hope you can make it.

Back to San Diego on Sunday with upcoming gigs Oct 28th at Le Papagayo 7-10pm and Nov 10 at Jose's in La Jolla from 9:30pm til close. Aristotle Georgio, the amazing harmonica player who played on my cd will join me along with drummer, Larry Willson. Sonny Boy Smith will join me on December 1st in Las Vegas at the Clarion Casino.

Bruce Gets Ink on Kimo Ukulele Website

Check it out.............Rock & Roll Hall of Fame news on Kimo Ukulele website
http://brucerobinsonmusic.blogspot.com/

Bruce Performs At Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Warming up before show

Pam and Bruce enroute to Cleveland

                                                     Playing one of 4 ukulele originals

                                                               View from the balcony

                                           Bruce outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

                     One of the gigantic guitars around Cleveland to be auctioned off for charity

                                     Bruce with a to be auctioned guitar in front of RRHOF

        Bruce performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame August 24, 2012, Cleveland, Ohio

                                                                       Posing for a fan

                                                           Belting out a blues number

 Bruce & RRHOF VP, Greg Harris at House of Blues...post gig & pre Yankee-Indians baseball game

 Bruce and Pam enjoy a beer and hug at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio after performance

         Progressive Field...........skybox of Rock Hall of Fame board member......Pam and Bruce
                                               

                                               It was that kind of day! Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

Le Papagayo - Leucadia, CA 40th Reunion Weekend La Jolla High - Standing Room Only

                                        Bruce Robinson and Alicia Previn on violin at right

Studio Update

Completed day 10 in studio yesterday. I have laid down the foundation for 33 tracks (20 songs completely re-recorded from the 1^st cd plus 13 new songs I have written this year) for rhythm, vocals and drums. The new CD(s) will be fully and professionally produced this go around.

Taking a break until next Thursday as my granddaughter, Kayla, flies in today for a week-long visit. I will go in studio next Thursday as the bass player, Rick Nash, will lay down bass lines.

Rick Nash has been playing bass professionally for almost 40 years. He has played and recorded with many different musicians, playing blues, jazz, rock, R&B, funk, country, and much more. Rick has shared the stage with many well-known artists, such as: Chaka Khan, Art Neville, Albert Lee, Chris Isaak, Jimmy Vaughan, Sir Harry Bowens, Eddie Harris, Walter Trout, and Jimmy Forrest (Night Train). He has opened for: Crosby Stills and Nash, Edgar Winter, The Doobie Brothers, Bad Co., UB40, Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Jukes, Lee Riitenour, and, Michael Brecker.

The following week, we will be back at it hard with world class sax player, Joe Marillo (http://joemarillo.com/ ), coming in for 8 tracks and keyboards pro, John Cain for a number of songs. Joe Marillo and John Cain are consummate professionals and have played both nationally and world wide with some of the all time best musical acts . Also participating on 5 tracks will be Aristotle, a recognized harmonica wizard who spends much of his time in New Orleans. The engineer, Richard Livoni, is an accomplished guitar player and will lay down leads on many tracks. I have the rhythm guitar and ukulele strumming and picking tracks done, along with vocals. Top notch keyboard and harmonica players also in line.

Gig a week from tonight at Le Papagayo in Leucadia………..lots of La Jolla HS alumni in town for that as our 40^th reunion is the following evening at Birch Aquarium.

Rehearsal this morning in Oceanside.

Bruce

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame August 24, 2012

                                                Bruce Robinson           Alicia Previn-violinist

                          Bruce and Alicia at private party in La Jolla, California July 22, 2012

 Big news - Big gig: I have been asked to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

2012
Dec 22       Clarion Hotel/Casino             Las Vegas, Nevada      7:00pm  9:00pm
Dec 21       Clarion Hotel/Casino             Las Vegas, Nevada      7:00pm  9:00pm
Dec 20       Clarion Hotel/Casino             Las Vegas, Nevada      7:00pm  9:00pm
Dec 19       Clarion Hotel/Casino             Las Vegas, Nevada      7:00pm  9:00pm
Nov 10       Jose's Courtroom                   La Jolla, California      9:30pm-12:30am
Aug 24       Rock & Roll Hall of Fame    Cleveland, Ohio         12:00pm - 2:00pm
Aug 10       Le Papagayo                          Leucadia, California    6:00pm - 7:15pm
Jul 29         The Brickyard                        San Diego, California  6:00pm - 6:30pm
July   6       Le Papagayo                          Leucadia, California    6:00pm - 7:15pm
June 30      Clarion Hotel/Casino             Las Vegas, Nevada       7:00pm - 9:00pm
June 26      The Cove                                Twin Falls, Idaho          8:00pm - 9:30pm
May 18      Le Papagayo                          Leucadia, California     6:00pm - 7:15pm
Mar 24       Carriage House                      San Diego, California  6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mar 10       Carriage House                      San Diego, California  6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mar  2        Carriage House                      San Diego, California  6:30pm - 8:30pm
Feb 25        Nazz Kart                              Twin Falls, Idaho         7:00pm -10:00pm
Feb 22        The Cove                                Twin Falls, Idaho        8:00pm - 9:30pm

In the recording studio all last week and the Friday before that at Blitz Recording Studio in San Diego. Under the direction of Richard "Blitz" Livoni, engineer, producer and musician extraordinaire.

Back in the studio Monday thru Thursday this coming week. Coming in later in the week will be one of the top saxophone players in the world, the amazing Joe Marillo, to contribute his prowess on two jazz numbers and a couple more sax appropriate numbers. Rick Nash will provide 33 bass tracks. Rick currently tours with the Eve Selis Band. The following week will see keyboard pro John Cain and harmonica player, Aristotle, contribute their excellence to the project.

We have the foundation laid down for 22 of 33 songs. I am re-recording all of my songs thru December that were the basis for my first CD, It's About Time, plus 12 newly penned songs from 2012.

Quite an arduous process, but so much fun. Richard Livoni is awesome. What an ear!

Upcoming Gigs:
June 26     The Cove                      Twin Falls, Idaho
June 30     Clarion Hotel/Casino    Las Vegas, Nevada
July 6        Le Papagayo                 Leucadia, California
Aug 10      Le Papagayo                 Leucadia, California
Aug 11      Private Party                 La Jolla, California
Nov 10      Jose's Courtroom          La Jolla, California

This past Friday night was a great one at Le Papagayo. If you made it there, thanks and if not, Larry and I hope to see you on June 1, July 6 and August 10th........the restaurant was packed for our show. Get there early or make reservations! We play from 6pm until 7:15pm, all originals.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Friday May 18^th                6:00pm-7:15pm            Le Papagayo
1002 North Coast Highway 101,  Encinitas, CA 92024       (760) 944-8252 / http://www.lepapagayoleucadia.com/

Friday June 1^st                 Leucadia, CA      6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo   

Saturday June 30th          Leucadia, CA      7:00pm-10:00pm           Clarion Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas)

Friday July 6th                 Leucadia, CA      6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo

Saturday July 14th            San Diego, CA   6:00pm-9:00pm             Mission Bay Yacht Club (Private)

Friday August 10th           Leucadia, CA      6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo

After a month on the road in Nevada, Montana, Canada and Alaska, I am back in San Diego for a spell. After gigs tomorrow night, May 18th and June 1st at Le Papagayo restaurant in Leucadia, CA, I will head to Idaho for some yard work and music.

On June 30th, I will make my first appearance in Las Vegas, at the Clarion Hotel & Casino.

The Carriage House Gig

If you made it to The Carriage House on Saturday night OR the previous Saturday night, thank you for taking time to join Larry and me for a fun night of music. We had a blast and hope you did too!

ALSO………..Just added today are upcoming opportunities for superb dining while listening to Bruce and Larry at Le Papagayo in Leucadia, one of north San Diego County's finest restaurants... ………….mark your calendars and arrive early as the restaurant fills up quickly………..because of the wonderful cuisine and great music - check out the Le Papagayo website link below:

UPCOMING SHOWS

Saturday March 24th         7:00pm-9:00pm           Nazz Kart Concert  7-9:00pm (Twin Falls, Idaho)

April 9^th - 15^th                   Juneau, Alaska            Alaska Folk Music Festival

Friday May 18^th                6:00pm-7:15pm            Le Papagayo   
1002 North Coast Highway 101,  Encinitas, CA 92024       (760) 944-8252 / http://www.lepapagayoleucadia.com/

Friday June 1^st                  6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo         

Friday July 6th                  6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo

Saturday July 14th            6:00pm-9:00pm             Mission Bay Yacht Club (Private)

Friday August 10th           6:00pm-7:15pm             Le Papagayo