Member Since: 2/27/2006
Band Website: robinsonband.com
Band Members: To make Playing in the Dark, Michael put together some of the Bay Area’s top blues players who are veterans of such groups as Johnny Nitro and the Doorslammers, the Daniel Castro Band and the Tommy Castro Band.
Influences: Michael’s major influences include Albert King, Billy Gibbons, Freddie King, George Thorogood, Tommy Castro, Jimmie Vaughn and Howlin Wolf.
Sounds Like: The band has a distinctive style Robinson calls "Roadhouse Blues and Roots Rock" and the debut disc stays true to roots music featuring a wide range of styles and rhythms. From the Chicago-flavored “Full Time Lover†to the Bo Diddley beat of “Wishful Thinking†to the Chuck Berry-driven “If I Could Marry My Guitar,†to the BB King-inspired “Even Jesus Had the Blues,†each song expresses a unique personality.
The album, Playing in the Dark showcases Michael’s gift for clever lyrics yet simple honest stories, his trademark gutsy vocal style and tasty solos.
Record Label: BlueBone Records
Type of Label: Indie