Nell sings in her grandmothers name, whose farm is rural Alabama defines her roots. Her debut CD (Nov 09), Nell Robinson in Loango, is produced by Grammy–Award winners Laurie Lewis & Jim Nunally. Heartfelt thanks to musicians John Reischman, Nick Hornbuckle, Trisha Gagnon, Greg Spatz, Tom Rozum, Todd Phillips & Patrick Sauber. CD Release at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley (Dec 09). ** NELL ROBINSON performs locally with Jonathan Schiele (banjo, vocals); John Cogdill (mandolin, vocals); Yoseff Tucker (guitar, vocals); & Dave Gooding (bass, vocals). NRRL headlined at the renowned Freight & Salvage in August 2007 and returned in March to a sold-out crowd. They won 2008 Emerging Artist, Plymouth Bluegrass Festival.