NEWS

NEW SINGLE!

New single with the phenomenal vocals of S.JĀ, backed up by Robert Hill on guitars and keys. Hypnotic and soulful, with a ripping guitar solo at the end. Available at: https://roberthillband.bandcamp.com/track/maybe-you-will-someday

Released February 17, 2023 
Vocals: S.JĀ 
Guitar, keys: Robert Hill 
Bass: Mark Murphy 
Drums, percussion, vibes; Frank Pagano 
Recorded and mixed by: Paul Special-Special Audio services 
Mastered by: Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering 
Produced by Robert Hill and Paul Special 

 

"Revelation" on the 1st Round Grammy® ballot! 

 We are proud to have"Revelation" on the 1st Round Grammy® ballot for Best Traditional Blues Album!

https://bluesdoodles.com/bluesdoodles/robert-hill-and-joanne-lediger-revelation/ - Review from Bluesdoodles – the home of honest and independent thought about music and words.

"Blazing harp work...extraordinary guitar solos...Robert Hill certainly knows how to let the music take it's twists and turns like the Mighty Mississippi- with the smooth, powerful and soulful vocals of Joanne Lediger, the 'Devil's…

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NEW RELEASE, "REVELATION" DROPS SEPT. 23, 2022!  

We have a new cd, "Revelation" which will be on streaming platforms everywhere, Sept. 23, 2022! "Revelation"  contains our take on seven traditional gospel blues songs, along with four new originals. With Joanne Lediger and Paulina Hill on vocals, Frank Pagano on drums, Steve Gelfand on bass, and Robert Hill on the rest, this is a contemporary and refreshing take on a traditional genre- outstanding performances all around!  CLICK ON: NEW RELEASE, "REVELATION" DROPS SEPT. 23, 2022! to hear a sample of 'Run…

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1st Place in Guitar Player/Broadjam contest 

I was fortunate to win First Place, with my instrumental, "Slide On Rye", in a co-sponsored contest by Guitar Player and Broadjam, showcasing outstanding guitar playing. It was an international competition with winners also from the U.S., The Russian Federation, Argentina, and Brazil.

Gregg Allman Tribute- BB King's-NYC! 

Had a great time sitting in at the Gregg Allman Tribute @ B.B. King's, NYC, with Jaimoe from the Allman Brothers, Duane Betts, Michael Allman, and Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood!

NEW slide guitar instrumental cd, "Have Slide Will Travel" available now! 

I have a new cd out entitled, "Have Slide Will Travel"- it's a collection of original slide instrumentals including acoustic and electric Blues, Funk, Roots, Country Blues Cowboy Swing, Zydeco, Old SchooL R&B, Americana, Cumbia...hell, there's even a slide Spaghetti Western, for the love of Morricone! You can check out audio clips and read more at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roberthill4

Winner for Best Music Video in the Ridgewood Guild Film Festival! 

My music video, "Slide on Rye", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhvYnz-W1M won Best Music Video at the 2014 Ridgewood Film Festival. A great festival, now in it's fourth year, films from around the world participated. Danny Aiello was the guest celebrity and participant at the festival. More info at: http://www.ridgewoodguild.com/spring-film-festival.html