Robbie Trice
10 reviews- Jacksonville, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $100 per hour
Overview
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Robbie is a seasoned singer, acoustic guitarist and songwriter. Combining live guitar and vocals with great sounding custom backing tracks interwoven with acoustic performances, he covers such beloved artists as James Taylor, The Eagles, The Beatles and Frank Sinatra. He sings standards, country, soul and pop with ease and authenticity because, like you, they are all a part of the soundtrack of his life.
He entertains weekly at a number of Assisted Living Facilities and works for Body & Soul, a non-profit organization that exclusively provides our greater Jacksonville hospitals and rehab facilities with musicians for room service and lobby performances.
10 Reviews
Robbie entertained at my dad’s 90th birthday party. He did such a great job and created a personalized song list to go along with our beach theme! He even wore a tropical shirt to fit in with the rest of us! He was so personable and had such a great variety of songs! His voice is amazing! I highly recommend him and look forward to hiring him again in the future!
One Man Band
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thank you so much, Marni. It was an honor to be part of such a milestone celebration with you, your dad and family. I look forward to working with you in the future. Happy New Year!
This is the 2nd year having Robbie sing for our client appreciation holiday lunch. He is simply the best. Easy to work with, brings all the equipment he needs and is always early. We will be booking him again in the future.
Holiday Entertainment, Singing Guitarist
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thanks so much, Evan. I look forward to working with you again. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Robbie made my Dad's big 80 surprise party so extra special! He put the party over the top. He was the perfect person for my family and dad's friends. We requested music from Frank Sinatra to Perry Como to Elvis! We asked for Grandma Got Runover by a reindeer and without skipping a bit...he was singing it! Everybody is still talking about it and we all had such a great time. Even the teenagers loved it! And that's not an easy task LOL
Robbie was very personable and all the guests thought he was an old friend! We found a true gem in Robbie! We would not hesitate to use Robbie again!
One Man Band
Response from Robbie Trice:
Wow...thanks so much Patty. You, your family and friends made it so much fun for me! You made me feel like an old friend! Looking forward to the next time we meet. Merry Christmas to you and your awesome family!
Mr. Robbie entertained us with his story and music, playing nostalgic songs that our residents loved. After I contacted him through GigSalad, his response was quick and we were able to schedule a date then and there. We really appreciate his accommodation and the wonderful atmosphere he provided through his music.
Holiday Entertainment
Robbie entertained for our house warming and was fantastic. My guests we're thrilled, requested songs,sang along and even played banjo with Robbie. Highly recommend Robbie.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thank you so much, Sabrina. It was an honor to entertain for the housewarming of your beautiful home. You and David were terrific hosts and your friends and family made me feel so welcome and appreciated. Welcome home!
Robbie and I communicated details of the event. I had suggestions from the standpoint that I had never done this before. He had other suggestions and we agreed on songs. He has a large selection to choose from. I was looking for something to "WOW" my wife in a private dinner and I got it. Thanks Robbie Trice
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Robbie was very pleasant person to work with.I worked with him for my Husbands Brothers 60 birthday.We worked out most of the details online and telephone.
I would like to use Robbie again for small crowd so i can enjoy his talent.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thank you so much, Shaila. It was a pleasure to help you celebrate your brother-in-law's birthday. What a special guy! I look forward to working for you again in the future.
Robbie played for a child's party. We had about 20 kids ages 2-10, and Robbie pleased them all! The moms had fun too. He was punctual, considerate, and very respectful. He went above and beyond, even teavhing the kids silly dances! Highly recommend.
Children's Music, Singing Guitarist
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thank you so much, Chloe! The mom's and kid's enthusiasm made it fun for me, too! It was a wonderful party! Robbie
This was the first time we had Robbie perform at our nursing facility. Our resident's loved him. He entertained for our "Happy Hour." His music was perfect. He played a variety of favorites. Even the staff was dancing and singing along. We will be hiring him again.
Singing Guitarist
Robbie,
Thank you for a great performace. My guests had a wonderful time at our cocktail party and loved the entertainment. You were on time and performed very well. My guests are already asking, when is the next party? First class performance. From, Julie in Jax Beach
Singing Guitarist
Response from Robbie Trice:
Thanks so much, Julie. It was a pleasure meeting your family and playing for your party. It was obvious from the great turnout and lively conversation that it was a huge success! I want to commend you for putting together a great party. I hope you will consider me for your next event. Oh, and welcome to Jacksonville!
Booking Info
What to Expect
When I perform at your event, you can expect a wide variety of tunes from almost every musical genre and decade. Because of my love for all music I have a very broad musical pallet and can comfortably cover most musical genres whether it be rock, country, folk, r&b, pop or standards.
In an evening you will hear everything from Frank Sinatra to Otis Redding and The Temptations, to Glenn Campbell, Jimmy Buffet and Blake Shelton to The Beatles and Elvis Presley to James Taylor and The Eagles. I sing and play live accompanied by great sounding custom backing tracks that sound just like the original recordings. I intersperse the "one man band" with my own acoustic arrangements as well.
Here are some great advantages to hiring me for your event:
- It's cost effective. Live bands can get expensive, but you world really like that full sound and energy
of a band. With me you get the best of both worlds.
- It's got energy, but it's not loud. Your guests can easily converse over the music. We've all been in
that situation. Recently I went to a restaurant with a live band but wanted to talk to my friends, too.
The band was great, but I lost my voice trying to talk over them (and I had a gig the next day).
- I can literally fit myself and my equipment into a small corner of a room. I'm there, but not obtrusive.
I am at your event to provide ambiance and dance music if desired. I am not there to be the center of
attention.
- My Bose sound system will easily cover a room of up to 500 guests, but it sounds just as full at low
volume.
About
I am a singer/songwriter, acoustic guitarist and cover artist. I co-founded my first full time band in 1971. For 10 years we traveled and performed in every venue imaginable from parks to auditoriums to festivals and recorded 4 albums. I have continued in music professionally for the last 30 years. Whether performing music for dinner and dancing at corporate events, parties or restaurants, I guarantee the highest quality and professionalism in my performance, attitude and punctuality.
Additional Booking Notes
I am fully self contained when I perform at your event. All you have to do is tell me where to set up and point me to the nearest electrical outlet. I use
- a Bose sound system that can easily handle a room of up to 500, yet can produce the highest quality sound at a low volume.
- a Shure SM58 mic that is also available to anyone for announcements or remarks
- a Taylor and Guild acoustic guitar
If stage room is an issue, it's not for me. Myself and equipment fit comfortably into a small space.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 29, 2018 • 4:30am - 7:00am | Birthday Party |
| December 15, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
| December 06, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 17, 2018 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| June 02, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| April 07, 2018 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
| December 07, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
| August 31, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
| October 21, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| October 25, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
| October 10, 2015 | House Party |
| June 18, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
| April 19, 2014 | Anniversary Party |
| April 14, 2013 | Private Party |
Set List
This is my current set list. I am adding more songs all the time...
James Taylor:
Carolina In My Mind
Country Road
Handy Man
How Sweet It Is
Fire and Rain
Long Ago and Far Away
Shower the People
Sweet Baby James
Up On the Roof
You Can Close Your Eyes
Your Smiling Face
You've Got a Friend
Eagles:
Best of My Love
Busy Being Fabulous
Desperado
Hotel California
I Can't Tell You Why
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
Love Will Keep Us Alive
No More Cloudy Days
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Take It Easy
Tequila Sunrise
Beach Boys:
Barbara Ann
California Girls
Don't Worry Baby
Kokomo
Help Me Rhonda
Fun Fun Fun
I Get Around
Surfin' USA
Beatles:
And I Love Her
All You Need Is Love
Blackbird
Here Comes the Sun
Here There and Everywhere
Hey Jude
If I Fell
In My Life
I Saw Her Standing There
I Want To Hold Your Hand
I Will
Things We Said Today
With A Little Help From My Friends
Yesterday
Bee Gees:
How Deep Is Your Love
Staying Alive
To Love Somebody
You Should Be Dancing
Glen Campbell:
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
Galveston
Gentle on My Mind
Rhinestone Cowboy
Wichita Lineman
Elvis Presley:
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Love Me Tender
Suspicious Minds
Jimmy Buffet
Another Saturday Night
Come Monday
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Margaritaville
Various:
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
All Of Me - John Legend
Amie - Pure Prairie League
Baby I Need Your Lovin' - Johnny Rivers/Four Tops
Beachin' - Jake Owen
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
B. J. Thomas Medley (I'm So Lonesome, Hooked On A
Feeling and I Just Can't Stop Believin')
Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers
Call Me The Breeze - Eric Clapton
California Dreamin' - Mamas and Papas
Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Celebration - Kool and the Gang
City of New Orleans - Willie Nelson
Classical Gas - Mason Williams
Crusin' - Huey Lewis
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Does Anybody Know What Time It Is - Chicago
Do You Believe In Magic - Lovin' Spoonful
Drift Away - Dobie Gray & Uncle Kracker
Every Breath You Take - The Police
El Cerrito Place - Kenny Chesney
Fly Me to The Moon - Frank Sinatra
For Once In My Life - Frank Sinatra
For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
Georgia - Willie Nelson/Ray Charles
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Happy Together - The Turtles
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Steward, Van Morrison
Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave
Home - Michael Buble
Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Carpenters
In The Midnight Hour - The Commitments
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
King of the Road - Roger Miller
Knock On Wood - The Commitments
Knockin On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
Layla - Eric Clapton
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Love On The Weekend - John Mayer
Misty - Johnny Mathis
Moon River - Andy Williams
More (Than The Greatest Love) - Harry Connick Jr.
Mr. Tambouring Man - The Byrds
Mustang Sally - The Commitments
My Girl - Temptations
Open Arms - Journey
On And On - Steven Bishop
Over The Rainbow - Original Arrangement
Proud Mary - CCR
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - B.J. Thomas
Reason to Believe - Tim Hardin/Rod Stewart/Glen Campbell
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Rockin' Pneumonia-Boogie Woogie Flu - Johnny Rivers
Rolling In the Deep - Adele
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Sangria - Blake Shelton
Save the Last Dance for Me - Michael Buble
Seminole Wind - John Anderson
Sister Golden Hair - America
Some Days You Gotta Dance - Dixie Chicks/James Tayor
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World - Israël K.
Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
Spooky - Classics 4
Stand By Me - Ben E King/Mickie Gilley
Stardust - Nat King Cole
Stop This Train - John Mayer
Sugar - Maroon 5
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
Swayin' To the Music (Slow Dancing) - Johnny Rivers
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson/Blues Brothers
Take Me To The River - The Commitments
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
The Girl From Ipanema - Frank Sinatra
The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
The Letter - Box Tops
This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Albert
Take Me Home Country Roads - John Denver
Takin' It to the Streets - Doobie Brothers
Teach Your Children - Crosby, Stills and Nash
The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
The Thrill Is Gone - B. B. King
The Shadow of Your Smile - Tony Bennett
The Wanderer - Deon
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
To Make You Feel My Love - Garth Brooks
Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Wonderful World - Herman's Hermits/James Taylor
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
You Don't Mess Around With Jim - Jim Croce
Influences & Inspiration
James Taylor, The Beatles, The Eagles, Glen Campbell
Setup Requirements
I am completely self contained with professional sound system. All I need is an electrical outlet.
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