Northwest US Artists

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Bobby Holland describes his music as “uptempo Americana, southern style,” which as an description for his distinct blend of influences. This probably comes from his Richmond, VA upbringing, one which brought with it a southern heritage that informs the styling of his songs. In many ways, Holland defies easy categorization, as he moves seamlessly from country, through rock, and right on into the blues. He consistently delivers first rate material that will keep the listener engaged and returning for more.

Doc Van Etten

Mystic Weirdos

R.T. Colasurdo

These days, R.T. Colasurdo is spending less time on the road and much more of it in the studio, writing his musical stories. Starting in his early teens, he has been a working musician, performing with northwest greats such as The Griffin Band, Breeze, Hotel Texas and the renowned Bramble Brothers.

Like a lot of kids, R.T. took up music at an early age – but unlike most, he kept after it. Practicing guitar while learning other instruments, his hard work eventually paid off. This veteran songwriter and troubadour has since mastered woodwinds, keyboard, and percussion as well as the guitar.

The Thrill

Bishop Robinson – Transformation

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Concerning the tree depicted on the cover, Bishop had this to say: “This is a historical monument, 9 miles south of Helena, Montana. This was the Hanging Tree, many swung from its branches. I played under this tree as a child. My grandparent owned a section of the ranch. This was the Northern corner of their property, on their land.”

He also made sure to place a cup of the soil on some property that he currently owns – which means that in a way, he still lives under this tree. Regarding the songs contained herein, he arranged these to tell a story. “Think you will be surprised by this,” Robinson adds.

Bishop Robinson – Midnight At Fuzzy’s

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This release, Bishop’s first solo offering with our label, finds the multi-faceted musician in a reflective state of mind. He is thinking of his former musicians, some lost along the way, but with a handful he has connected with time and again for over 50 years. The song Union Hill for example was written as an homage to his days playing with the Walrus Brothers band, a crazy era that he returns to often in his memories. In general, though, Robinson says he titles his compositions in much the same way that Native Americans do their children – just going with the first thought that comes to mind. Based upon the evidence gathered here, we would say that this strategy has served him quite well.