Artist description The Robert Fairweather Band hails from Chicago and plays like it! Playing 50/50 originals to covers with everything very danceable. The Robert Fairweather Band are a group of artists with uncompromising dedication and undeniable passion for the music. Just witness the raw energy this band explodes with and you will be converted. They are an obvious study of Chicago Blues, mix a little Texas style blues with a dash of late sixties rock psychaldelia ala' JHE and James Brown's funk, Cream, Barry Gordy's Motown and Robert Fairweather Band original blues/rock/soul/funk-a-licious influences. Mix it all up and you got RFB. RFB's debut recording, 'Blizzard In Chicago' was released on their own label BlueSpawn Records January 1st, 1999. Thirteen songs are featured including Stoned, Tired & Blue, Blizzard In Chicago, Frame of Mind, Raise Your Standards, Where'd The Time Go, Hollywould, Mo No Mo, Grave Digger's Son and others. In February of 1999, RFB played to great reviews in South Carolina's Blues Festival. Common things heard after a RFB show..... 'I was blown away!' 'Who are you guys?' No B.S., this is what we've heard....now we would like to share our music with you. Robert has opened for the legendary Eddie Clearwater, he's jammed with his favorite Jimmy D. Lane (Jimmy Rogers' son) & Lonnie Brooks Band among many others, and continues to work with several local music folk in a variety of capacities.

Music Style Rock and Blues

Musical Influences SRV, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, F. King, A. King, B.B. King, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Doors, A. Gomes, Willie Dixon...and a gazillion other greats.

Albums Blizzard In Chicago (LIVE)

Press Reviews Performed at 1999 South Carolina Blues Fest to great reviews. **************** "RFB rocked the house.""Rob: Thanks for adding so much to our party. Dr. Rich, who is a blues afficiando, was very pleased. The main thing is to please the boss. Right? The band was very entertaining and made the evening a enjoyable event. Would book again. Robert Fairweather Band is Highly recommended! Ethel" --Rush Pres. Hospital, Chicago,

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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