Artist description Award-winning Celtic-American string wizard Robin Bullock is a prolific composer and virtuoso performer on acoustic guitar, cittern, mandolin, fiddle, bass guitar and piano. A founding member of the renowned acoustic world-music trio Helicon and an alumnus of trailblazing Celtic groups The John Whelan Band and Greenfire, Robin is recognized as one of the few musicians who can so successfully blend the ancient airs and dance tunes of the Celtic lands with the rich roots music traditions of the "New World."

Music Style Celtic

Musical Influences Norman Blake, Doc Watson, John Fahey, Al Petteway, The Tannahill Weavers, The Bothy Band

Similar Artists Riverdance, Pierre Bensusan, Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Altan, Solas

Artist History Born in 1964 in Washington, DC, a historic focal point for both bluegrass and Irish music, Robin began playing guitar at age seven, initially inspired by Doc and Merle Watson. His apprenticeship years were spent at fiddlers' conventions, bluegrass festivals and Irish sessions, mastering the subtleties of a half-dozen instruments in both Celtic and American styles. Now a sought-after multi-instrumental authority, Robin has recorded four critically acclaimed solo CDs, appeared on over two dozen more, and toured extensively throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Europe. His credits include three Washington Area Music Association WAMMIE AWards and the ASsociation for Independent Music's prestigious INDIE Award (with Helicon, for Seasonal Recording of the Year, 1999). Robin lives in Paris, France.

Group Members Robin Bullock: 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, cittern, mandolin, fiddle, bass guitar and piano.

Instruments 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, cittern, mandolin, fiddle, bass guitar, piano

Albums The Lightning Field (2000), Between Earth and Sky (1998), Midnight Howl (1995), Green Fields (1993)

Press Reviews "Breathtaking...Whether flying solo or soaring with others, Bullock has an extraordinary command of timbre and dynamics. From shimmering harmonics to densely woven strands of counterpoint, his every note rings clear...It's easy to overlook his brilliant technique, since it's always in service of the music." - Guitar Player"A musician whose technical skill and stylistic expertise are second to none...To say he's good at what he does is an understatement." - Classical Guitar"A phenomenal musician...In his mind music is a liquid thing unbound by conventional concepts of the guitar." - Acoustic Musician"Celtic guitar god." - Baltimore City Paper

Location Paris - France

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