Rob Drabkin CD

Many people choose music, but for others music chooses them. Rob began playing the electric guitar at age 11, learning note-for-note solos of every Metallica and Guns ‘N Roses tune he could find. However, his metal edge began to fade after enrolling in his school’s jazz ensemble. There he was exposed to an array of new artists, new rhythms, new chords, and more importantly, the beauty of improvisation. Noticing his natural talent for the instrument, guitar virtuoso Ted Reece took Rob as a private student. Reece introduced him to the acoustic guitar while helping him develop his ear and strengthen his playing. He was annually awarded excellence for his performance in the high school band, leading to a scholarship offer to join the jazz ensemble at Trinity University (TX). Despite the offer, Rob maintained music only as a hobby and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in biochemistry/molecular biology and Spanish. His academic aspirations, however, suddenly halted one evening in New York City when it dawned on him that he was going to become a singer. Having never sung a note in his life, he began spending six to eight hours a day by himself developing his natural voice and writing original songs. With his voice reminiscent of Dave Matthews and Damien Rice, his unique guitar stylings, and a handful of original tunes, Rob stormed onto Denver’s local music scene leaving audiences impressed. Within a mere week of open stages, he was offered his first gig at Arvada’s D-NOTE. Several shows later, he was asked to play during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and at Writer’s Square. Within six months he was sharing the stage with local celebrities, Wendy Woo and Nina Storey. Rob's career seems to escalate daily as he gains fans and recognition wherever he plays.