Cindy Bear

Cindy Bear is an award winning singer-songwriter based in Jacksonville, FL, who performs at music festivals, house concerts, listening rooms, and charity fundraisers throughout the Southeastern U.S. She is a successful solo artist, and also half of Bear and Robert (pronounced “Row-bear”), a Blues, Folk and Americana duo with her husband, Franc Robert. A clever wordsmith and storyteller, her original songs are empowering, insightful and sung from the heart. Her catchy melodies and soulful lyrics are fueled by her energetic and driving rhythms, and her quick wit, genuine warmth and positive attitude brighten up any room. Her songs touch each listener’s heart in many different ways, and always leave them wanting more. Cindy Bear is also an active volunteer and supporter of Florida Folk, Blues and Americana. She strives to bring artists and opportunities together across the state as an active Board member of the North Florida Folk Network. Additionally, she is a Board Member for the Florida Music Food Initiative (FMFI), which helps feed the hungry and the homeless in Florida. “Be The Change, one song at a time.” Some of her many influences include Johnny Cash, Arlo and Woody Guthrie, Etta Baker, Kate Wolf, Nancy Wilson, Carter Family, Elizabeth Cotten, Gillian Welch, Memphis Minnie, Neil Young, Pete Seeger, Amy Carol Webb and Bob Dylan. www.cindybearmusic.com www.bearandrobert.com Notable appearances/accomplishments: International Blues Challenge (IBC) with Bear and Robert (2017) Suncoast Blues Society Blues Challenge for 2017 IBC (2016) - “Please Don’t Let the Music End” featured on the Best of the Artisan’s Way Gallery CD, (2015) - “Pink Roses” featured on the Florida Music Food Initiative (FMFI) CD: Stay Positive (2015) - Best Traditional Folk Song, “Mother of Miami” - 2013 North Florida Acoustic Music Festival - Florida House Inn, Fernandina Beach Song Contest Winners, “What’s Next” (2013) and “The Top of the World (2014) - South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Contest Finalist: “Morning Birds With Mama” and “Meet You On That Golden Road” (2016) - St Augustine Songwriter’s Association Contest Winner, “Please Don’t Let the Music End” (2013) - Will McLean Acoustic Festival (2013-2016). Top 10 Best New Florida Song Contest, “Mother of Miami,” and “Morning Birds with Mama” - Gram Parsons Guitar Pull Songwriting Contest Finalist (2015) - Barberville Spring Frolic and Fall Jamboree (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) - Beluthahatchee, “Second Sunday At Stetson’s (2015, 2016) - Florida Folk Festival (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) - Gamble Rogers Music Festival (2015, 2017) - Folk In The Springs (2015, 2016) - Lake County Folk Festival (2014) - South Florida Folk Festival (2015, 2016) Discography Untitled EP with Bear and Robert (2017) - Oven In Love - Preacher's Wife Blues - Mississippi On My Mind - Workin' Mama Blues - Lights of Jacksonville - Firehouse Brigade Untitled Solo EP (2015): - Pink Roses - Mother of Miami - Meet You On That Golden Road - What’s Next? - Start Over Again - Please Don’t Let the Music End Press Kit http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/cindybear Website http://www.cindybearmusic.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cindybearmusic Twitter http://www.twitter.com/cindybearmusic Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHd8iP2MMyeGEtP901l3SwA/featured

Jacksonville, FL