James Robinson- "Phenomenal" Guitarist

James is a versatile and phenomenal guitarist with charm! He loves performing for audiences large and small, and will always provide excellent music for your event. You can expect an EXCELLENT performance, with professionalism, and ease through the whole booking process.

Classical guitar: James will provide all sound reinforcement (if needed, small PA, coordinate with venue sound)
Consultation about musical arrangements. He will need a straight-backed chair without arms provided.

Solo Guitar Any Style (Latin Jazz, World, Flamenco, Bluegrass, Classical, Blues): James will provide all sound reinforcement (if needed, small PA Bose L2 tower, and coordinate with venue sound)

Band performance (Duo/trio/quartet on up): James will provide the band and musical entertainment requested. James will coordinate with the venue and management to provide the best arrangement for sound needs.

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Guitarist James Robinson is a signed recording artist with Steve Vai’s Favored Nations Label. James resides in the Denver area. He gives a high-energy and charismatic performance that is not afraid to explore instrumental improvisation to the deepest level. Each performance is a trip into the magical realm of sound, with the depths of his music fueled by the energy of the audience.

Classical Guitar
Blues Rock
Flamenco
Latin Jazz
World Music
Bluegrass
Middle Eastern
Texas Style Blues Rock

JAMES ROBINSON'S NEW RECORD NEW BEGINNINGS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY OF VIRTUOSIC GUITAR PLAYING. HE IS SOUNDING JUST PHENOMENAL ON THIS RECORD AND HIS CHOPS, TONE, NOTE CHOICE, PHRASING ARE ALL QUITE STELLAR. IT'S RARE TO HEAR SOMEONE THAT HAS SUCH AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC CHOPS, ALSO ABLE TO SOUND GREAT ON A SCREAMING ELECTRIC GUITAR AND HE'S
THAT GUY!
-Steve Vai

James Robinson grew up in the San Jose suburb of Campbell, the twelfth of thirteen children, and was inspired to learn classical piano at age eight.

Moving to guitar at the age of 12, he studied voraciously every imaginable kind of music 8-10 hours a day. All manner of instruments and styles were played in the household, from jazz, classical piano, fusion, blues, country, rock, and the list goes on. The Robinson family home is always filled with every music style imaginable!

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Robinson is greatly inspired by the unique sounds of the multi-cultural influences of his home. Robinson blends these inspirations into a virtuosic exhibition, leaving listeners in awe of his talent. He performs true fusion by integrating multiple genres and musical styles from around the globe and crafting these colorful sounds into musical artistry.

Robinson names Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía as hugely influential in the development of his sound. Robinson expands on the Latin World Jazz blended acoustic genre, and adds Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robben Ford influences with electric guitar. Tony Rice and Doc Watson for Bluegrass. John Williams and Julian Bream for classical guitar.

For Stage Performances:
James gives 1 XLR line out from his pedal board and 1 XLR line out Bose L2 tower to FOH.
Needs 1 talk back mic with stand.
Needs 1 straight backed chair no arms.

For solo classical guitar:
James provides sound reinforcement, and 1 XLR line out from DPA mic.