Robin Adler & Mutts of the Planet

Rank #17 Fallbrook, CA Jazz / Rock / World

About

Members: Robin Adler/Dave Blackburn/Barnaby Finch/Jeff Olson/Danny Campbell/Dan DiPietro

Sounds Like: Joni Mitchell

Label: Righteous Ride Records

Manager: Dave Blackburn

Bio: Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet are a group formed with the single purpose of performing the repertoire of Canadian composer Joni Mitchell. In various configurations from a guitar/voice duo up to the full eight-piece lineup they present Mitchell's huge repertoire, from its early acoustic begi... See Full Bio

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Robin Adler & Mutts of the Pl... has a show on 04/06/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Dizzy's http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/190936170 #concert

Press

"The next best thing to seeing Joni Mitchell herself is catching Mutts of the Planet." San Diego Reader - Robert Bush, March 28, 2013

— Robert Bush, jazz critic, San Diego Reader

“There was something about the performances on Sunday that evoked in me some kind of lifelong flashback of Joni's life and accomplishments. ”

— Kakki, , audience member

“Received your CD today. This Cd is superb!!!!!!!!!! Everything on it is in great taste! The players, the vocals, the charts ! Great harmonic concepts & structures!! Each song is done beautifully. You all should be very proud of this. SHE should hear this. Kudos to all!!!!!!!!! m”

— Max Bennett/L.A Express, via email

“I have to say Safaris to the Heart is truly wonderful and if anybody reading this has not got this CD...why? get it now. Robin's voice is superb and the tracks they cover make for a very interesting and representative compilation. The first time i played it the opening of Rainy Night House gave me goose bumps it was so gorgeous and from there it just got better. Thanks to Robin, Dave and Mutts of the Planet for a very valuable and beautiful addition to the catalogue of Joni covers, it is a credit to her immense talent.”

— Joe, CD customer

“I got the joy once again of hearing Dave & Robin perform their Songs of Joni Mitchell show. My God, they sounded even better than before and I can't believe that's possible. Wonderful arrangements with lots of musical surprises and top-notch talent. Thank you guys so much for putting your hearts and souls into this music. I thought last night this just has to continue to be put out there for people to keep hearing and absorbing. Of course after lo these many, many years of taking it all in, it runs through me like "holy wine." But people need to keep getting exposed to that level of musicianship and writing from Joni. It just doesn't exist anywhere else. And to hear/see it performed at that high level is just such a treat. Thank you, thank you, thank you, all! See you at the next performance. (And everyone has to bring two new people to keep expanding the listener base!) ”

— Lindsay , audience member

“Safaris is a masterpiece! I was late for work this morning; I couldn't tear myself away. I just sat in my car in the parking lot, mesmerized. ”

— Jody , customer

“Robin Adler is anything but a Joni Mitchell clone. Her voice is not like the stratospheric soprano of Joni’s early work. It does not have the smoky quality of Joni’s later recordings either. It is a unique, nuanced, expressive instrument that is a pleasure to listen to. Somehow, without compromising her own musical personality, she manages to tap into the heart, soul, guts and nerves of Joni Mitchell’s melodies and lyrics.”

— Mark , customer

"it's like discovering Joni Mitchell all over again, they are THAT good."

— Pat , customer

“Robin Adler obviously has a deep connection to this material. Her expressive, flexible vocals show a tremendous respect for Joni’s songs while adding her own unique and special touch. Somehow she performs the amazing feat of keeping the spirit of the songs intact while making them her own. And, in some instances, she achieves a level of soulful intensity that transcends the originals.”

— Mark , customer

“Adler’s expansive vocal range is effectively tapped, as she easily segues from the high soprano notes Mitchell was known for earlier in her career to the rich lower register she developed in maturity. ”

— Marcia Manna, San Diego Union Tribune

"...the quality of Robin's voice is so present, so skillful, so completely without artifice that it captivates me in an instant. I can honestly say that I wasn't in the least prepared for the "world class-ness" of Robin's voice before I heard it. "

— Annie Dru, San Diego Troubadour

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Rainy Night House

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Cherokee Louise

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Woodstock

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Amelia

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The Jungle Line

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Just Like This Train - Joni Mitchell cover - Robin Adler & Mutts of the Planet

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Shows

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Sat
Apr 6

Dizzy's
Pacific Beach, 92109, US | 8:00pm
Dizzy's
Pacific Beach, 92109, US
Sat Apr 06 8:00pm
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This concert will feature songs from Joni Mitchell's early albums including a complete performance of her 1972 For The Roses album. Featuring: Robin Adler, Dave Blackburn, Barnaby Finch, Barry Cahill, Peggy Watson, Danny Campbell.
Thu
Mar 14

VISION, a Center for Sp…
San Diego, CA, US | 7:00pm
VISION, a Center for Spiri...
San Diego, CA, US
Thu Mar 14 7:00pm
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Joni Mitchell music in a trio format, with special guest Rick Schmidt on pedal steel.
2012
Oct 21

Esplanade Arts Center
San Jacinto, CA, US | 6:00pm
Esplanade Arts Center
San Jacinto, CA, US
Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:00pm
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2012
Sep 1

98 Bottles
San Diego, CA, US | 7:00pm
98 Bottles
San Diego, CA, US
Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:00pm
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The six piece incarnation of Mutts of the Planet will be performing the music of Joni Mitchell, from her "jazz years" 1975-80 and will feature original arrangements and the vocal mastery of Robin Adler.
2012
Aug 25

Idyllwild Jazz In The P…
Idyllwild, CA, US | 12:00pm
Idyllwild Jazz In The Pin...
Idyllwild, CA, US
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:00pm
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The Mutts will play their set at noon in Stephen's Hall.