Tad Robinson (born June 24, 1956) is an American singer, harmonica player, and songwriter.
Tad Robinson | |
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 Tad Robinson performing at Toulouse Tout Blues, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 24, 1956 |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonica |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Severn, Delmark, Rounder |
| Website | www.tadrobinson.com |
Robinson was born and raised in New York City. He graduated the New Lincoln School and attended Indiana University's school of music and graduating in 1980. He played regionally with a group called the Hesitation Blues Band, then moved to Chicago, where he became the vocalist for Dave Specter & the Bluebirds, singing on their 1994 album Blueplicity for Delmark Records.[1] In 1994, he released his first album under his own name on the same label; seven more have followed, five on the Severn imprint.[2]
Robinson has performed at notable festivals in several countries, including the United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.[3] He has been a Hohner harmonica endorsee since 1985.[1]
Discography edit
Solo
- One to Infinity (Delmark Records, 1994)
- Last Go Round (Delmark Records, 1998)
- Did You Ever Wonder? (Severn Records, 2004)
- A New Point of View (Severn Records, 2007)
- Back in Style (Severn Records, 2010)
- Day Into Night (Severn Records, 2015)
- Real Street (Severn Records, 2019)
With The Hesitation Blues Band
- Bring It in the Alley (Jelly Roll Records, 1979)
With Big Shoulders
- Big Shoulders (Rounder Records, 1989)
With Dave Specter & The Bluebirds
- Blueplicity (Delmark Records, 1994)
- Live in Europe (Delmark Records; CrossCut Records, 1994)
- Live in Chicago [CD and DVD] (Delmark Records, 2008)
With B.B. & The Blues Shacks
- Live at Lucerne Blues Festival, (Stumble Records, 1998)
With Lars Kutschke
- While We're Here, (Timezone Records, 2022)
Other releases
- Best Kept Secret – Blues Harmonica [with Mitch Kashmar, Mark DuFresne, Steve Bailey] (Thumbs Up Records, 2004)
Film work
- Under Siege (1992) - composer, "Sea of Blues", "Love You To Death", "Rap Mama Goose"; actor/performer (singer for 'Bad Billy & The Bail Jumpers')
- A Perfect Murder (1998) - performer, "Sands of Time"
- The Guardian (2006) - performer, "Hold Tight"
Awards edit
- 2005 – W.C. Handy Blues Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
- 2005 – W.C. Handy Blues Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)[4]
- 2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
- 2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)[5]
- 2009 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)[6]
- 2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)
- 2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated)[7]
- 2016 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Tad Robinson". Hohner. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Bill Dahl, Tad Robinson at Allmusic
- ^ Lindquist, David (December 16, 2010). "Weekend's Best: Pop Music". IndyStar. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2005 Nominee List
- ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2008 Nominee List Archived May 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2009 Nominee List Archived July 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2011 Nominee List
- ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2016 Nominee List Archived February 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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