Robert Bowlin performs his composition, "Eleven Point Sunset". The song is on his Cd, "Six String Soliloquy". He is playing his new Whipple Creek Guitar made by Terry Whipple. www.whipplecreekguitars.com . More information is available at www.robertbowlin.com or www.myspace.com/robertbowlinmusic . Video by Phil Bankester.
Robert Bowlin started at age 1 and a half playing the ukelele, graduated to his dad's guitar at age 5, and has been creating unique and beautiful guitar music ever since. He won the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship in Winfield, KS in 1979 and got 2nd in the Flatpicking Guitar Contest in 1978. His professional career has included stints with artists such as Maura O' Connell, Kathy Mattea, Tom T. Hall, the Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, Ray Price, Bobby Bare, Faron Young, Ricky Van Shelton.
He was a session guitarist and fiddler in Nashville for countless recordings. He has played onstage with artists such as BB King and Ricky Scaggs, Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, and Vassar Clements. He has performed his original music on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
He has a new cd of solo guitar instrumentals entitled "Six String Soliloquy". Here is what experts have to say:
"This recording is wonderful! It's mostly original instrumentals, a few traditional tunes and a Stephen Foster medley.Robert has a real gift for melody. You hear the original tunes and you feel like you've heard them before (but you haven't). When he plays a standard, like "Whisky Before Breakfast," he really makes it his own. His solo style doesn't sound like anyone elses. Robert blends Bluegrass, Jazz and other influences in a way that sounds natural and unforced. I would describe his phrasing as vocal. Many guitarists sound mechanical. He's just the opposite, milking every phrase for maximum feeling. And the tone he gets out of his 1930 Larson is just beautiful. He's not afraid of space and never adds unecessary notes that get in the way of hearing the melody. There are lots of guitarists these days who have great technique and can generate excitement with hot picking. Robert can certainly do the same. But there are few who work with the full range of emotion that is possible in music. These are medium and slow paced solos intended to move the listener. Though they'll appeal to any guitar playing person with an ear, they'll also appeal to others who don't care what kind of guitar he plays or whether or not he uses a custom made bevelled pick. Do you have a spouse who's tired of hearing your flatpicking CDs? Get this one and you'll both enjoy it!This is really one of the finest guitar recordings I've heard in years. It's only fault is that it's too short. I could listen to Roberts picking all day." - Dan Mozell
"His playing is really incredible - tasteful,passionate, and unique. He is a virtuoso flatpicker who is well-versed inmany styles. It's incredible that he's known primarily as a fiddler, havingbeen Monroe's "last" fiddle player.I recently judged him in a contest (Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro,TN - www.uncledavemacondays.com), and he played an absolutely jaw-dropping"Waltz for Django" on that old Larson. Tone from now on!" - Boge Quinn
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t20f70 11 months ago
It's impossible to overstate how good this is. Just incredible...
temriver 1 year ago
What a player!
greekflatpicker 1 year ago
This song is fantastic, and Robert does a marvellous job on it!
BanjoBoyMatteo 1 year ago
I agree, the CD is great--waiting for the next one. Robert is an incredible guitarist (and composer).
temriver 1 year ago
Hi Robert,
Just got the CD about a week ago and I haven't taken out of my player yet. Love it. Hope to be able to make it down to southern IL. at the end of May to see you and Wil. All the best to you.
Brian
bcal02 2 years ago 2
You are an instant favorite..definitely going to post you on site.
coldfusion1111 2 years ago
man == i can't say enough about your guitar playing ! awesome-- i am a songwriter and if i could play like that i could write some hit tunes -- you are awesome ! 5 and fav
somncountry 2 years ago