SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Drums.ABOUT
Singer-songwriter-guitarist, experienced & professional, needs bassist & drummer (able to do backing vocals, ideally) to perform live in London & further afield, with a second guitarist to be added later and with Robert playing organ/piano on a few songs. Skinny, reliable, open-minded guy/girls with good taste, style, attitude, dedication, rock'n'rollers in leather jackets, etc.. in other words.
Bio, songs, videos, photos, reviews, etc.. on: https://www.robertcaruso.site/
Robert Caruso has played as opening act for Ray Charles, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Thunders, Nico, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Wilko Johnson, Steve Marriott, Tim Rose, Alan Vega and for many (US) bluesmen and Rock acts, and sang with Scotty Moore & DJ Fontana from Elvis' original band and The Yardbirds.
Contacts to play in London and abroad are always there.
Original material, naturally (a couple of covers too). Some experience needed, but dedication, motivation, ambition, attitude, etc.. essential.
PLEASE, NO TIME WASTERS. We do this for a living, it's not a hobby: looking for musicians, not would-be musicians without even a demo on their profile. If your idea of Rock'n'Roll (rather than a popular art-form & show-biz in its best sense - i.e: providing first-class, professional entertainment for paying customers) is akin to a sport (technical prowess, speed, etc..), a hobby, an ego-trip, Prog-Rock, tribute/cover bands, copying/imitating someone else, etc.. and you have no roots in the past and no idea of the development of Rock'n'Roll through time, you don't need to get in touch.
Albums The Best-kept Secret In Rock'n'Roll (2012), Love And Death (2014), Three Minutes To Midnight (2016), the acoustic album When My Train Comes (2020), Flange (2022) and 17 singles are released via Apple Music on all major platforms and as CDs on amazon.com.
The complete albums are also in 'video format' on YouTube's Robert Caruso (Official) channel and on https://www.robertcaruso.site/
His latest release is the single Paris (04/2023). A new album is scheduled for release in 2024.
You can find more info on https://www.robertcaruso.site/ and contact Robert on FB and ReverbNation.
- Screen name:
- Robert Caruso
- Member since:
- Jan 20 2008
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years together:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Age:
- 59 years
Influences
All classic Rock'n'Roll, from the Blues (Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, etc..) and Hank Williams, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Eddie Cochran, etc.. to Lou Reed/John Cale/Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Lennon, Sly Stone, The Yardbirds, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bowie, Johnny Thunders/New York Dolls, Sex Pistols, Ramones, Joy Division, etc...
There's quite a bit of variety in the repertoire, without wanting to sound like anybody in particular. It can't be labeled 'Punk', 'Heavy Metal', 'Grunge', etc.. but only Rock'n'Roll in the widest sense of the term.
Members Of Band
Robert: vocals, guitar, keyboards, pedal steel guitar, harmonica.
EQUIPMENT
Robert: Vox Teardrop electric guitar. Vox Jaguar organ.
(also: 2 Vox Phantoms, Vox Marauder, Les Paul Junior '57, Les Paul Junior '59 and Eko Rock VI electric guitars. Dobro steel guitar. Fender and Crafter acoustic guitars) plus 1967 Vox Clubman bass and Pedal steel guitar.
Yamaha and Casio digital keyboards and synthesizers.
Hohner Marine Band and Piccolo harmonicas.
Marshall, Roland Cube 80x, Peavey Valve King, Vox AC-30, Danelectro and Carlsbro amps.
MUSIC
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You're Doing Nothing Now
You're Doing Nothing Now Track number: 1 Year: 2013 Album: The Best-kept Secret In Rock'n'Roll Genre: Rock
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Dancin' To The Radio
Dancin' To The Radio Track number: 2 Year: 2013 Album: The Best-kept Secret In Rock'n'Roll
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I Don't Want To Fall In Love With You
I Don't Want To Fall In Love With You Track number: 4 Year: 2014 Album: Love And Death Genre: Rock
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Sugar Baby Doll
Sugar Baby Doll Track number: 1 Year: 2014 Album: Love And Death Genre: Rock
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Sooner Or Later
Sooner Or Later Track number: 3 Year: 2016 Album: Three Minutes To Midnight Genre: Rock
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Nobody's Girl
Nobody's Girl Track number: 6 Year: 2016 Album: Three Minutes To Midnight Genre: Rock
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Burn Baby Burn
Burn Baby Burn Track number: 1 Year: 2017 Album: single Genre: Rock
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Heroin
Heroin Track number: 1 Year: 2018 Album: single Genre: Rock
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Diabolical
Diabolical Track number: 7 Year: 2016 Album: Three Minutes To Midnight Genre: Rock
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Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Track number: 12 Year: 2014 Album: Love And Death Genre: Rock
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When My Train Comes
When My Train Comes Album: When My Train Comes Genre: Acoustic
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She's Lean, She's Mean
She's Lean, She's Mean Album: When My Train Comes Genre: Acoustic
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Downtown
Downtown Album: When My Train Comes Genre: Acoustic
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Baby I Wonder
Baby I Wonder Album: When My Train Comes Genre: Acoustic
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The Distance
The Distance
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London Underground Blues
London Underground Blues
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Danglin' Man Blues
Danglin' Man Blues Album: When My Train Comes Genre: Acoustic
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Robert Caruso - Down The Line
Robert Caruso - Down The Line (Video)pzhi4TQvJlo
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Robert Caruso - Sugar Baby Doll
Robert Caruso - Sugar Baby Doll (Video)raQlwt91sLg
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Robert Caruso - You're Doing Nothing Now
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Robert Caruso - Rebel
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Robert Caruso - Days Of Wine And Roses*
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Robert Caruso - Downtown
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Robert Caruso - Red Pills
Robert Caruso - Red Pills (Video)ZgOA1YUP3MA
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Robert Caruso - I Don't Want To Fall In Love With You
Robert Caruso - I Don't Want To Fall In Love With You (Video)5gOltp6zaew
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Robert Caruso - Nowhere Fast
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Robert Caruso - Indian Summer
Robert Caruso - Indian Summer (Video)8aOV4oqZyU0
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Robert Caruso - Shallow
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Robert Caruso - The Distance
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Robert Caruso - Born To Make You Cry
Robert Caruso - Born To Make You Cry (Video)u7EzDnABbqY
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Robert Caruso - Lisa
Robert Caruso - Lisa (Video)dVsKNWYtdC8
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Robert Caruso - Waiting For You (Live, 2019)
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Robert Caruso - Interference
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