Rob Smith (Irish musician)
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| Rob Smith | |
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 Rob Smith performing live at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Indie, rock, acoustic, |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums |
| Labels | Cocklebob Recordings |
Rob Smith is an Irish singer/songwriter and musician from Terenure in Dublin. Originally a street-busker,[1] he has released two commercial albums to date Throwing It All Away in 2008 on his own Cocklebob Recordings label which featured three singles all of which made the top 10 in the Irish Downloads Chart. His second studio album was released in August 2010 titled The Juliana Field.[2] In June 2011, Live in New York & Dublin was his third release as a download-only EP[3]
His music is influenced by The Stone Roses, Paul Weller and Mic Christopher.[4] An avid football fan and keen supporter of Bohemian F.C. and FC Barcelona, he also writes a football blog for Hot Press magazine.[5]Rob attended St. Josephs BNS Primary School in Terenure.
[edit] Discography
- 2008 Throwing It All Away (album)
- 2010 The Juliana Field (album)
- 2011 Live In New York & Dublin [6]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=52494647&blogId=538449780
- ^ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=52494647&blogId=520891456
- ^ http://www.goldenplec.com/2011/04/21/rob-smith-announces-ep-release-artwork/
- ^ http://redbullbedroomjam.com/band/videos/way-back-home
- ^ http://wordpress.hotpress.com/robsmith/
- ^ http://www.hotpress.com/Rob%20Smith/news/Rob-Smiths-new-EP-artwork-revealed/7751062.html
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