• From: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
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Topic: Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Probably preachin' to the choir here, but a "brother on another forum" just brought Robert Randolph & Family Band back to my attention.

Think most will have heard him on the 2007 Crossroads DVD they blew away everyone, for me, with just one song; Nobody Soul. The whole band just had tremendous power.  He was on Paul Jones show a couple of weeks ago, great show and what a nice guy, no signs of inflated ego!

Think we’ve just missed a UK/Europe tour, only dates I can find are for the US:-

October 20 Robert Randolph in NYC, New York Terminal 5
Time: 6:30pm. 2012 Royal Family Ball NYC with Soulive, Lettuce special guests appearances by Maceo Parker, Robert Randolph, Ledisi, Nigel Hall, and Alecia Chakour. 
October 27 Robert Randolph in Austin, Texas The Backyard
November 08 Robert Randolph in Sayreville, New Jersey The Starland Ballroom
November 09 Robert Randolph in Glenside, Pennsylvania Keswick Theater
November 10 Robert Randolph in Woodstock, New York Bearsville Theater
November 11 Robert Randolph in Bay Shore, New York Boulton Center
November 13 Robert Randolph in Oakville, Ontario Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
November 16 Robert Randolph in Tarrytown, NewY ork Tarrytown Music Hall   
November 18 Robert Randolph in Fairfield, CT Fairfield Theater Company
November 20 Robert Randolph in Brooklyn, New Yrok Brooklyn Bowl
November 21 Robert Randolph in Brooklyn, New Yrok Brooklyn Bowl 
November 23 Robert Randolph in Brooklyn, New Yrok Brooklyn Bowl
November 24 Robert Randolph in Brooklyn, New Yrok Brooklyn Bowl
December 28 Robert Randolph in Lake Tahoe, NV Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
With Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 
December 29 Robert Randolph in San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom
With Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
December 31 Robert Randolph in Chicago, IL Riviera Theater

There’s a link to re-hear the Paul Jones session on Robert’s website http://www.robertrandolph.net/music/

Mike

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  • From: York, PA
  • Registered: 2010-08-27
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Re: Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Saw Robert last October. It was a Monday night gig to a not so full auditorium but he was excellent. The songs were less gospel like on albums and more jan band style arrangements with a lot of big rock endings and solos. Had all the ladies come up on stage and dance during a tune and brought an audience member up to play guitar. Guy either wasn't much of a player or was nervous. I did enjoy the performance though. He had 6 or 7 steels off to side of stage but used same one all night.

3 Reply by ohiodawg13 (edited by ohiodawg13 2012-10-17 13:55:24)

  • From: Benicia, Ca.
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Re: Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Got to listen and meet him @ KFOG radio in SF the week before he played with Joe @ Crossroads. Very levelheaded guy and a unique & talented player. They even provided promo posters of Robert & he signed for everybody in attendance as well as snappin' pix when requested, reminded me a lot of JB.

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