Rhob Elliott - Songwriter

I'd like to meet:

Everyone who has been in my life before, is now, and will be. I don't believe there are strangers in this world, only friends I have yet to meet. I am 43. It took me years to accept I am getting older - but the bottom line is that age is a state of mind, not a count of years. I've been a musician and songwriter all my life, and music is ageless and of no consequence. I welcome anyone as a friend who doesnt have the arrogant, ignorant idea that age is a pre-requisite. I celebrate talent and commitment to one's art - and will support that in my friends. What I will not support is stupidity and ignorance in friend or foe.

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Music:

I listen to, write, perform, record and produce in nearly every style with a special weakness for songs that bring an amazing voice, outstanding innovative lyric and well delivered music. Three albums underway right now simultaneously: Blind Crisis' Hot Little Box (Rock), MWR and the Bootlegger's Keep on Diggin' (Country) and Sixty-Eight Seasons (Alternative). I also work with hip hop and rap artists, bluegrass and americana, blues and jazz, classical and avant-garde artists. Good music IS. It is not a single style.Upcoming Events:
1/19: [BLIND CRISIS] Kernersville, NC
1/21: [STUDIO] Artist Mastering Session
1/22: [BLIND CRISIS] Closed Rehearsal
1/23: [STUDIO] Country Artist - MWR & The Bootleggers
1/24: OFF 1/25: [BLIND CRISIS SHOW] Greensboro, NC - Greene Street (10PM)
1/26: OFF
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Movies:

I'm a Lousy movie date... I usually spend the entire time listening to and reviewing the soundtrack and audio work... so I wait for the DVD so I can mumble about poor orchestration without inflicting punishment on those around me!...or catch it late night on Flix or something :)

Television:

Not into it for more than background noise and an occassional couple minutes to check on a band, race or game. ok - I admit I do have an SG-1 addiction that I am recovering from :)

Books:

When I get a chance to read - and she shares what she is writing ;P my favorite author is of course Traci Lazenby-Elliott then in no particular order, Tolkien, Bradbury, Steinbeck, Faulkner, Joyce, Burns, Emerson, Confucious, Buddha, Gandhi, Mohammad, and Jesus are my authors of choice.

Heroes:

Though I have many mentors and people I have been lucky enough and honored to have in my life, I have one hero - My grandfather. When I was young I thought he gave up on his career and dreams as a musician and artist to get a day job and raise the four of us after they had already raised their family. When I was older, in my arrogance I forgave him for doing so. Now when I realized it was his forgiveness I should ask to receive, for my being such an arrogant fool, he is already gone.... Get it right as quickly as you can. You just never know.My other heroes are those that are dedicated and committed to what they believe in, deal intelligently, fairly and bluntly. Those who seek to improve the human condition and are unafraid to stand up and speak out, to stand their ground. I admire passion and don't think you can truly succeed in life without it. Bono you are doing an awesome job with yours - we are all strengthened by your example!