6.6.09
Robert Wilson and the Blackbird PA
We played our first show with the new band on Thursday night. Jason Ryant was there and took this great photo of me and Jon Roper.
"Rob is back, performing some new songs off of his new album with his smooth, tight-knit band. Together they produce music that can both soothe and rock, carrying Robert's songwriting through the club and deep into your soul." - Jason Ryant
check out more of Jason Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/djplates
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3.12.07
Jacob playing Star Gazing
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the view from keyboard land
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Floor tom with charts
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control room
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Jacobs old pIano
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26.11.07
Jacob Aginsky
Hey ya'll day 2 in the studio today. We're flying through the songs so far. The band is playing some really funky stuff and I'm really enjoying watching these tracks come together, with each person learning and refining they're parts till they're just killin. here are a couple of blurry pics from day one in the studio.
jacob on keys, kevin on bass and Paul on guitar.
I'll have to get a picture of johnie up here playing the drums soon.
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Kevin White
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Paul Rigby
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gospel brunch cast
This is the crew from the gospel brunch show i did earlier this month. apart from me( who is looking kind of dorky) these beautiful people are.. mark beaty, Trish Klein,and Frazie of the Be Good Tanyas, Simon kendall , khari from Cornerstone, john Raham and Farrell Spence.
an awesome time was had by all and we raised over $1000.00 for the food bank.
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26.10.07
The Late Arrival EP is available now!
So here is some big news for fans of my music. I've assembled a 6 song EP of previously unreleased material. The new material is available for download on Itunes right now. Click the link below to go directly to the store now.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=264739059
The Late Arrival EP contains 4 new studio tracks.
Leaving Home
Know You At All
Taxi Cab
Gonna Make it
As well as 2 live solo recordings
Too Much or Not Enough
By your Side
Some of these songs will appear on my forthcoming full length CD. So this is really just a taste of what's to come. Something to tide you over as it were.
Sales of the "Late Arrival EP" will go directly to supporting the creation of the new record. So If you want to be a part of the making of my new record please download or pick up a copy soon.
I'll have more news about this coming to you soon.
Studio dates
So while we're talking about a new CD, let me fill you in on what's happening on the recording front.
The studio dates for recording the new CD are locked in. I'll be assembling a gang of monster musicians for a week in late November 07. Joining me in the creation of the new CD will be:
John Raham on drums (The Be Good Tanya's, Kinnie Starr)
Kevin White on bass (Shelby lynne, Chuck Prophet, Billy Preston)
Jacob Aginsky on keys (Spearhead, Lasha)
Paul Rigby on guitar (Neko case, Garth Hudson)
Steve Hilliam on Sax and Horn arrangements (Colin James)
I'm confident this record is going to be amazing.
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5.10.07
gambier island
I spent last weekend on Gambier Island. this is the view from the dock looking east towards bowen island and the mainland. Gambier island is where I recorded Be My Habit. I love it over there.
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5.8.07
Mariposa Folk Fest
I played the Mariposa Folk Festival In Orillia Ontario back in July. It was a lovely time. I got to rub elbows and play music with some wonderful people. this is a pic of me playing one of the smaller stages.
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The old Backstage shot!
This is at Mariposa on the first day. I think that's David Celia to the right of me. He's a really strong singer / songwriter. It's always nice to play music for people in the outdoors.
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Barry' s Bay
mmmm. milkshake. chilling in Barry's Bay Ontario. We took the long way from Ottawa to Orilia, Ontario, choosing the pretty roads through the forest. We stayed in Barry's Bay that night. Drank milkshakes and then went for a swim in the lake.
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Canada Day 2007
This is me rocking the sound check on the big stage in Ottawa for Canada day.
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4.8.07
playing Canada Day in Ottawa
here I am playing the big stage in ottawa for Canada day. It was really great for me to share the stage with folks like Don Ross ( one of my guitar heros) , Harry Manx and the Sadies. crazy weather that day.. but lots of fun.
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25.5.07
cast and crew of video shoot
I spent last Monday running around town with this happy crew. we we're shooting a video for my song "Gonna Make it" Stacy, Aisla, Emilie, Joel, Tristan and Aleck are all super pro and hella funny.
High points for me were singing and dancing on a crowded subway car full of apethetic Vancouverites, keeping the ducks and rats out of the shot at trout lake. and punching out Aleck in blood alley.
I'm looking forward to seeing the final cut.. I'll let you know when it's ready for public consumption.
Robert
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8.4.07
self portrait with Buffalo
brighton and london 033
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portrait of a Roadie
I generally dislike the term Roadie. I don't find it describes what I do when I'm working with a band. That said, here's a Rob the roadie pic. taken backstage after a show in Scotland. take note of the earplugs, shapie marker, and lanyard that define my status and occupation.
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