tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606007885035662952024-03-05T04:54:14.945+00:00Rob's BlogFor upcoming Workshops, Gigs and NewsRob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-57138379070863919582017-05-26T12:14:00.003+01:002017-05-26T12:14:34.733+01:00Blues set in Writtle tonight!Hi I'm playing a blues set tonight at the Chequers in Writtle Chelmsford<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-33940759042823969472017-04-19T19:41:00.001+01:002017-04-19T19:41:02.077+01:00Hi - back in the land of the functioning!<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-51271849215071619252016-02-06T16:22:00.003+00:002016-02-06T16:22:50.948+00:00Guitar tonight!Playing at the Rose and Crown Writtle, Chelmsford with the RJR Project<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-25369362074451775872015-07-04T06:53:00.001+01:002015-07-04T06:53:19.569+01:00Back at The Bassment ChelmsfordThe Southern Generals play The Bassment Chelmsford on the 25th July with the Delta Jacks - should be a good evening!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-77815163069239997922015-06-08T10:47:00.000+01:002015-06-08T10:47:15.533+01:00The Southern GeneralsPlaying for the Southern Generals at the Bassment this Saturday The Hoedown!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-50749571488846643532014-11-24T20:06:00.001+00:002014-11-24T20:06:16.927+00:00Playing this week....with AAB at the Bassment Chelmsford on Wednesday and a yuletide solo at Make Do and Mend daytime Chelmsford.Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-55249639135619988902014-09-22T12:01:00.003+01:002014-09-22T12:01:48.347+01:00Jazz guitar trioPlaying at RHS Hyde Hall this weekendRob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-25382690860757242792014-09-02T13:09:00.002+01:002014-09-02T13:09:18.420+01:00AAB Gig chelmsfordOn Thursday i'm playing for AAB at the Woolpack Chelmsford - Beer FestivalRob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-22960819626289781132014-08-27T07:38:00.001+01:002014-08-27T07:38:46.780+01:00Bassment gig tonightTonight I'm playing for AAB at the Bassment Chelmsford - should be a good night. If you are free, come alongRob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-6167680756788677222014-07-17T18:05:00.000+01:002014-07-17T18:05:00.112+01:00Al's Accordian BandPlaying for the Chelmsford Ceroc gang <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVRMKGV6TPg" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVRMKGV6TPg</a></span><br />
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<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-5719799667544073732014-06-03T13:19:00.001+01:002014-06-03T13:19:19.789+01:00This week's gigsThe trio will be playing RHS Hyde Hall Saturday and Sunday - I'll also be playing with Elixir Saturday evening at Harwich - keeps the fingers busy!!<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-91066861915150331562014-05-24T08:31:00.003+01:002014-05-24T08:31:54.790+01:00Jazz Guitar at Wivenhoe HouseI have a solo spot at the Wivenhoe House Hotel tomorrow afternoon. I love a Sunday afternoon gig!<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-88934274576089477072014-04-17T11:24:00.002+01:002014-04-17T11:24:22.649+01:00New album, Hyde Hall<img src="webkit-fake-url://9BC5CF5D-1A4A-4350-9EC9-37ACA2EF6245/application.pdf" /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Local guitarist Rob Blackman will be performing with his trio at @Hyde Hall this bank holiday weekend previewing tracks from his latest CD ‘til the real thing’, a collection of standards and contemporary songs. The trio, comprising Josh Graham on bass and Roy Hodges on drums, will be playing cool grooves during the Essex Craft & Design Show, a perfect accompaniment for those looking to browse at the show, and those looking at the horticulture on display.</span></span><br />
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Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-13675707121914919152014-01-25T09:34:00.002+00:002014-01-25T09:34:40.070+00:00ElixirExcellent gig by Elixir yesterday - an honour to dep. for themRob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-30570635239320527072014-01-24T16:29:00.004+00:002014-01-24T16:29:47.049+00:00The Wheatsheaf Waltham Cross EN8 7BGLooking forward to the gig tonight - should be a truly funky affair!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-65281117926344553292014-01-21T12:27:00.003+00:002014-01-21T12:27:42.705+00:00ElixirI have the privilege to play for Elixir on this Friday night - the first funky gig of the year. Details to follow.Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-43481983633433365762013-12-31T19:05:00.002+00:002013-12-31T19:05:49.235+00:00A Happy New Year!Looking forward to it!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-5612915815154722262013-12-24T20:45:00.001+00:002013-12-24T20:45:08.706+00:00A very merry Christmas....I shall put key to board much more next year! And a happy new year!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-55347132968640011642013-12-22T18:12:00.002+00:002013-12-22T18:12:33.277+00:00Stop press - last minute christmas gigAt the Bell Ingatestone tonight - all the usual standards will apply!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-60789580767067707542013-12-16T11:12:00.000+00:002013-12-16T11:12:02.061+00:00what cool really is...Sad to see the passing of the great cool jazz guitarist, Jim Hall. Truly inspirational.Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-83969634568862942692013-11-30T10:05:00.002+00:002013-11-30T10:05:47.456+00:00Solo christmas jazz at Make Do & Mend tonightbig tunes, small scale! Make Do & Mend tonight, Chelmsford<br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-24443194571750459762013-10-10T16:14:00.001+01:002013-10-10T16:14:18.639+01:00promo videoFirst look at the promotional video produced by Paul Dunning at RHS Hyde Hall - we're really pleased! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 11px;"><a href="http://youtu.be/qEhePIbWZh4" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #2793e6; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/qEhePIbWZh4</a></span><br />
<br />Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-83697388239279371632013-09-28T07:18:00.002+01:002013-09-28T07:18:41.883+01:00chilli festival RHS Hyde Hallthe weather looks good and the forecast is good - just some good tunes needed....!Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-71404633655988141982013-09-23T16:06:00.003+01:002013-09-23T16:06:47.448+01:00Christmas!currently working on the jazz guitar repertoire for the Christmas gigs. Any venues etc. interested?Rob Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651345643286640486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060600788503566295.post-19378070707556653602013-09-23T12:59:00.002+01:002013-09-23T12:59:37.571+01:00Chilli Festival at RHS Hyde Hallmy jazz guitar trio is back at RHS Hyde Hall this weekend - Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm with some open air guitar jazz!<br />
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