ATTENTION:
I *DON'T* provide vocals, but I can play instrumental music of all styles for you!
I'm Emsy. Guitarist/bassist/mult-instrumentalist here. Hotels, corporate, weddings or cocktail hours? I am willing and able. Style wise, I do it all: George Benson, Daft Punk, U2, Chris Stapleton, Prince, Radiohead,etc.
My setup includes a loop station and backing tracks for full and intimate layers of sound. I'm also available as a hired gun/sideman/writing partner.
Here is a Spotify link for my selected discography:
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I'd love to work with you all!
8 reviews
Marissa G.
June 3, 2025Emsy played at our outdoor "Live Music in The Plaza" event and did a phenomenal job! He engaged with the audience, played great music and added to the overall event experience.
Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band
Lorrie E.
May 9, 2025Emsy joined my company holiday lunch to bring ambiance. He was easy to book, reasonably priced and very talented. Our guests highly enjoyed his performance. Highly recommend!
Hired as: One Man Band
Michael H.
March 31, 2025Emsy communicated well, was on time, learned the material, and played excellently. Fit right in to the party band I hired him for. No notes needed for the immaculate professional I know him to be!
Hired as: Guitarist
David
March 30, 2025Great talent and respectful to all! Easy to work with and would hire again.
Hired as: One Man Band
Kiel S.
March 29, 2025Emsy performed at our conference welcome reception! Not only is he incredibly talented! He is extremely professional. Easy to work with! Communicated quickly. Arrived early. Played so beautifully. The event was enhanced due to his talents. Next time our event is in Dallas, we will ask him to play! Our guests talked about him all week!
Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band
Price range: Contact me for rates. let's work a deal!
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Laid back vibes.
Stellar sound. DJing between sets.
Professional demeanor.
I’m very easy to work with!
Emsy Robinson Jr is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator, and composer in the Dallas area.
His formal education started with the Music Learning Band program at Tyler Street Christian Academy, private lessons with jazz guitarist Chuck Pangburn, and music composition as an undergrad at UNT.
A gigging musician, Emsy has played with nearly 40 bands and opened for national acts such as RZA, The Toadies, Robert Cray, Ludacris, Chicano Batman, Macy Gray, Turnpike Troubadours, and Funkadelic..to name a few. In addition to live shows, he also records and writes commercial music; some if it has been placed in the Lionsgate film "Two Minutes of Fame" starring Jay Pharoah and Keke Palmer.
As an educator, he was worked with Thriving Minds since 2010. His focus is music composition, music and motion activities, and instruction on piano, guitar, percussion, bass and ukulele. He has also taught with the School of Rock, Lake Highlands School of Music,Swan Strings, and La Rondalla.
He's available for solo gigs of all varieties. Let's work!
I generally provide my own sound, but I can adapt to any situation.
Here is a brief sample of some of the material I cover:
Breezin-George Benson
Best part- HER/Daniel Caesar
With or Without You-U2
Don’t Let Me Down-The Beatles
Colors-Black Pumas
Lovely Day-Bill Withers
I'D Rather Be With You-Bootsy Collins
Redbone-Childish Gambino
Superstition-Stevie Wonder
Get Lucky-Daft Punk
Tennessee Whiskey-Chris Stapleton
Oye Como Va-Carlos Santana
Fly Like An Eagle-Seal
Sunshine Of Your Love-Cream
Sittin On The Dock Of Bay-Otis Redding
Ain’t No Sunshine-Bill Withers
High and Dry-Radiohead
Prototype-OutKast
Who’s That Lady-Isley Brothers
George Benson
Andre 3000
Jimi Hendrix
Carlos Santana
D'Angelo
I just need a designated area to play, a cover if that’s necessary, and all the electrical outlets you can provide. Thanks!
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