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Rob McNurlin

About Me

Rob McNurlin was raised in Eastern Kentucky, the hymns in church, the Johnny Cash Show on TV, a harmonica from his grandmother, his parents records and a guitar on his ninth Christmas set him on a very musical path.He began studying traditional music learning hundreds of folk, hillbilly-blues and Gospel tunes. Inspired by Cash, Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams he started writing songs and mixing these originals with the traditional .Rob has released six cds including "Cowboy Boot Heel", recorded at Johnny Cash's Cabin Studio, produced by his son John Carter Cash and a duet with guest Ramblin' Jack Elliott. "Lonesome Valley Again" reached ..26 on the FAR charts and ..55 on the Americana chart, remaining in the top 100 over two months. McNurlin has toured with Ramblin Jack Elliott and Hot Tuna, his songs have been covered by Ronnie Elliott among others and used in three award winning documentaries. He is currently touring and just released "Rhinestoned" a collection of hillbilly songs.Past appearancesJorma Kaukonens Fur Peace Ranch , Darwin OH; Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Okemah OK; The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville TN; Appalachian Celebration, Morehead KY; Coal Creek Coffeehouse, Laramie WY; The Belle Chere Festival, Asheville NC; Douglas Corner Cafe, Nashville TN; Kentucky Folk Life Festival, Frankfort KY; The Kentucky State Fair.RadioMountain Stage (Public Radio International); Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour (syndicated); Music From The Mountains (West Virginia Public Radio); host of The Beatnik Ranch Party (WSAC Louisa KY); Americana Crossroads Live (WMKY Radio)Television Rhythm of My Soul (PBS) Americas Bluegrass (syndicated)Mixed Media (Kentucky Educational TV); Sound FX (FX Channel syndicated); On the Road (KET, PBS); The Beatnik Ranch Party (syndicated)

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Member Since: 5/28/2006
Band Website: www.robmcnurlin.com
Band Members: Please visit www.robmcnurlin.com for more information
Influences: Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Ramblin Jack Elliot and Bob Dylan
Sounds Like: No body else, but some folks say a little Hank Williams Senior. Please visit www.robmcnurlin.com for more information.On Stage with Marty Stuart
Record Label: Buffalo Skinner
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

a Monkey in a Tree (the Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa part 3)

I'm as happy as a monkey in a tree. As you know I've been hanging out at Cowboy Jack Clements, Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa, their moto is"we're in the fun business, if we're not having fun we'...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 06:22:00 GMT

Great Day in the Morning(Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa part2) and Don't Miss it Again

I spent all morning writing songs and hanging out at Cowboy Jack Clements studio, we wrote some, had a photo shoot and hung out. Theres lots of stuff in the works. Stay tuned.      If you missed it la...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 16:14:00 GMT

The Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa

      I had the pleasure of hanging out at Cowboy Jack Clements studio (the Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa) this morning, with plans to go back next week and write some songs. If you don't know w...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 11:58:00 GMT

Lights, Camera, Action!!!

     I was recently interviewed and a concert filmed for an upcoming documentary on country music in Kentucky. I also recorded 2 songs, "Bullfrog Blues" and "Bluemoon of Kentucky" for another film due...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Standing on the Rock Where Johnny Cash and Elvis Stood

Nancy Apple has invited me to take part in a recording session and video shoot at the legendary SUN STUDIO in Memphis TN. This will be a blast, I'll keep you posted as to what goes down.
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT

Greetings and Thanks from Nashville TN

A Big thanks to everyone that came out to the Bluegrass Inn last night.Me, Kenny Vaughn, Kayton Roberts, JT Cure and Chris Scruggs had a blast performing for the packed house. A special tip of the hat...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Don't Miss This!!!!

Hey everybody, If your anywhere near Nashville on Wed. April 29 at 8pm don't miss this show. I'm performing at the Bluegrass Inn on Lower Broadway.Kenny Vaughn (Marty Stuart, Lucinda Williams) will be...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:05:00 GMT

A Pigs Snout, Pride and Dog Vomit

I've been reading through the Book of Proverbs and here are some that really hit me,I'm sure they hit us all at some time10;22- The Lords Blessing is our greatest wealth....11;22- A Beautiful Woman la...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Presto ,Its Magic!!!

Some of you have seen my lame magic tricks, making a styrofoam cup mysteriously float or pencil disappear before your eyes. But now I'm performing my greatest trick. I'm disappearing from east Kentuck...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Apocalypse Now !!!

I have always maintained that the  Apocalypse would officailly begin  the day I bought a cell phone. Well its here and I hope we are all ready. You'll have to wait and see if your among the chosen few...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:28:00 GMT