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Franc Robert

Rank #2 New Port Richey, FL Blues / electric blues / slide guitar blues

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Members: Franc Robert-Guitar/Vocals, Trent Sholl-Bass/Vocals, Dave Simmons-Drums/Vocals

Sounds Like: *Jimmy Thackery* Official Fan Page, Dave Bromberg, Otis Rush, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson

Label: Blue Chihuahua Records, Blue Chihuahua Records

Manager: National Bookings-Southern Rayne Promotions;Tampa Bay Bookings Franc Robert

Bio: A Native Montrealer, Franc started playing in various bands throughout the 80's, hosting the popular jam at the famous Rising Sun Nightclub in Montreal, where he learned at the feet of many blues greats, including Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, and Robert Cray. Moving to Florida in 1990, he played Cr... See Full Bio

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Just got the word-we're booked for Event64 in Colorado July 4th through 7th!!! www.event64.com Looking forward to this one buddy!!!

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“No matter when you see them, it will be a great show. Franc Robert & The Boxcar Tourists has a cool, down-n-dirty, groovy-yet-swampy feel to their style that sometimes eludes other blues acts. I watched their set at the Chasco Fiesta this past March, and the audience was captivated the entire time. Go check them out; you won't regret it! ”

— Tim Cronin, New Port Richey Patch

“Franc Robert’s stripped down blues stunner ‘Three Forks and Poison’ is the latest add to the Big Med Playlist for The Big One. Robert Johnson allegedly met his toxic end at the Three Forks Mercantile Store and Franc Robert crafts a great story about it in this amazing solo track. It’s a menacing piece in its steadfast pace and lyrics that take the listener out to a quiet end. This tune is just about perfect. ”

— Hal Newman, Managing Editor, Playlist for The Big One

“Franc Robert sweats and sways onstage, his nimble fingers dancing along his guitar neck as he moans and howls the blues. It's still early on a Friday night, but already about 25 blues fans have gathered around the stage in Buckingham Blues Bar. They sip beer as they bob their heads to Robert's high-energy tunes about love, heartbreak and his "lemon-headed" ex-wife. "This next song fits this bar so perfectly," says the grinning, ponytailed bluesman from Port Saint Richey. "It's called 'Groovin' on the Outskirts of Town.'"”

— Charles Runnells, Ft. Myers News-Press

“Overall, this Florida musician knows his blues, and isn’t afraid to show you. Listeners will be able to get a full dose of blues styles with a stripped-down sound that gives a raw and powerful thread that binds the album together.”

— Matt Marshall, AmericanBluesScene.com

“Put it all together and what emerges is a collection of nitty gritty, gut wrenching, hard core, deep south blues, evoking images of smoke-filled bars along the Louisiana bayous and Mississippi deltas, or just about anywhere around the Tampa Bay music scene.”

— Rick Crandall, www.MusicTampaBay.com

“These words have been etched in my mind since first hearing the song, PIECE OF MY HEART" by that raspy blues goddess the late, great Janis Joplin. Yes the weekend is here and its time to party, rock & roll, boogie, get down, get funky, throw it down or just chill out! But any way I (or you) choose to do it, make music a part of it! To get everyone in the mood, here are a couple of bands that you haven’t heard yet playin’ some good Roadhouse Blues music. First up out of Florida comes Franc Robert with the new CD “Why Do I Never Win” released on Mind Balm Records. Be sure to check out the hot guitar licks on the track “Runnin’ Man I Will Be”.”

— Dean Goldfarb, Now What Deano?

“He belted out first-rate Delta style Floridian blues, number after number in his unique voice. Franc has been playing for decades. Franc rocked the house. ”

— Luis G., Art Taco Blog

“After years of leading the Back Alley Blues Band in Tampa Bay, FL, Franc Robert finally steps out on his own with 49x61. Featuring the house-rocking music of 49 Cross 61. When Franc Robert gets his full due in the blues world, Tampa Bay will have to share its treasure with everyone. You pay your dues to play the blues and Robert has paid a lot of them. It shows.”

— Dr. Anarcho, Valley Planet

"Franc Robert may be one of the best Unrecognized guitarists in the Tampa Bay area. Discretely sidle into one of his shows, sit quietly, order a drink, tip decently, and listen to one of Franc's solos. He's not an imitator... and he can flat smoke!

— George Willet, President, SBS, Suncoast Blues Society Weekly e-mail newsletter

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Will post something more substantial in a couple days-lots to do yet!!! Franc [more]

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Fisherman's Shack
Hudson, FL, US | 8:00pm
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