Robert Allen Jr.

Roberts incendiary guitar playing and passionate singing have been firing up audiences since his professional debut at age 17. Robert has won countless awards and competitions and he has shared the stages with some of the biggest names in both Blues and Rock! It doesn’t take much listening to Milwaukee blues guitarist Robert Allen Jr. to realize that he’s a blues singer that is ready to play any show, anywhere. Best known for being the hardest working blues band in Wisconsin, Robert is out playing his blues somewhere nearly every night of the week. With his signature black hat, and black suit, his eyes all but hidden behind blues man sun glasses, his guitar named “Blondie” strapped over his shoulder, and his vintage amplifier named "The Bull Dog" cranked up, this is electric blues -n- boogie played with a ton of soul. His two piece band is similarly attired in suits giving all three men a classy but rough around the edges look that tells a story even before they play a note. It’s unlikely that you’ve seen one guitarist make such an electrified and electrifying sound with only one guitar and amp, no pedals or effects here. Robert doesn’t so much play the guitar, he masters it. Flying up and down the neck in a blur of hands, and playing solos with razor sharpness, Robert’s voice is distinctive and he puts everything into his singing, His voice and guitar seem to meld into one to create hypnotic and unforgettable melodies. The members of this band are true professionals, hardened by years of paying they’re dues. Not even stopping between tunes they lay down one groove after another and raising the energy level as the performance comes to an end. Robert acts the blues gunslinger part perfectly, strolling around the crowd and sliding up to fans playing the blues, Roberts sound is custom tuned for packed clubs and festivals where sheer passion washes over his listeners, you can’t help but appreciate the level of passion they pump into every note. Robert Allen Jr. is a musician who has it figured out and knows how to connect with his audience. Roberts family was full of talented musicians. His grandfathers band was always performing at the weekly family get together. Robert was always around music and first picked up a guitar at the age of five. Robert started his first band in 1988 and by his late teens he was touring nationally with blues artists. In 1997 his east coast travels with legendary Chicago blues man Sam Lay (Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield) led him to the blues master Jimmy Rogers. That same year Robert traveled to the Mississippi delta and the infamous crossroads. The next few days he met blues legends like James Cotton, Buddy Guy, Robert Jr. Lockwood, and more. A week later he found his Gibson/Epiphone ES-335 guitar he named "Blondie". Robert and Blondie have been inseparable ever since and have been astounding audiences wherever they go. One critic called his playing "Haunting! Robert has shared the big stage opening for acts like, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Bryan Lee, George Thorogood, Bruce Hornsby, and even Quoit Riot. Roberts presence takes over the stage and always leaves his audiences with a unforgettable show! SHOWTIME! This is professional entertainment. Robert presents a dynamic show full of good time blues, a tight rhythm section, stinging guitar, incredible bass work, soulful vocals, energy that actually rockets from the stage! So get your next party or event started with Robert Allen Jr. and you'll be glad that you did!

Milwaukee, WI