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Folk Musician in Surfers Paradise, QLD
- Travels up to 300 km
- From $300 to $1,000
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Available on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
From the first strum of an acoustic guitar to the cry of a harmonica, folk rock has always been my home. I’m drawn to the honesty of storytelling — the blend of poetry and melody that speaks straight to the heart. Folk songs travel through life, lost love, time in the country, the surf and the feeling of coming home. I'm inspired by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison , and the homegrown songwriting of Paul Kelly.
Rob plays the best of acoustic folk, blues harp and Americana. Paying tribute to the great singer and songwriters of the 60s, 70s and 80s. He has played regularly at folk festivals, markets and local bars for the past thiry years.
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A live show built on storytelling, rhythm, and connection. Expect the warmth of acoustic guitar, the cry of a harmonica, and songs that carry the spirit of coastal Australia — open roads, salt air, and real life set to melody. Each performance moves between foot-tapping folk rock and reflective ballads, blending humour, heart, and a touch of nostalgia. I aim to draw the crowd in — to make every listener feel part of the story. It’s not just about the songs; it’s about the shared moment they create.
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Basic PA (battery or electric system) can be provided for smaller gigs (up to 200).
Standard stage for the 4 piece requires 2 DIs for acoustic guitars and 2 vocal mics . Amps are provided for the Bass and Electric guitar. We can provide the drum kit
For larger gigs the PA and sound engineer would need to be provided by the hirer or additional expenses .
Prefer a minimum 6 x 3 metre covered stage for a full band.
We can provide a 3x3 metre marquee and battery powered PA for small outdoor gigs such as markets if required
After the Gold Rush (Neil Young)
Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
Call me the Breeze (JJ Cale)
Comes a Time (Neil Young)
Catch the Wind (Donovan)
Crossing Muddy Water (John Hait)
Cortez the Killer (Neil Young)
Don't think twice (Bob Dylan)
Dont Let it Bring You Down (Neil Young)
For What its Worth (Steven Stills)
Father and Son (Cat Stevens)
Four Strong Winds (Neil Young)
Gypsy Queen (Country Radio)
Green River (CCR)
Have you ever seen the Rain (CCR)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young)
Heart of Gold (Neil Young)
Hey Hey My My (Neil Young)
I don't Wanna Talk About It (Rod Stewart)
Like a Hurricane (Neil Young)
I'll be Gone (Spectrum)
Into the Music (Van Morrison)
It aint me babe (Bob Dylan)
James S Piddy (Rodregues)
Military Madness (Graham Nash)
Needle and the Damage Done (Neil Young)
Old Man (Neil Young)
Only You (Yazoo)
Out on the Weekend (Neil Young)
Powderfinger (neil Young)
Peacefull Easy Feeing (Eagles)
Simple Ben (John Francis)
Songbird (Bernard Fanning)
Sweet Virginia (Rolling Stones)
Country Road (Jhn Denver)
Teach Your Children Well (Joni Mitchell)
Unknown legend (Neil Young)
Way out West (Dingoes)
The Weight (The Band)
Wish you were here (Pink Floyd)
You ain't goin nowhere (Bob Dylan)
For travel over 100 kilometres, additional accomodation and fuel costs may be required.
Fully insured for public liability. Registered with Folk Alliance Australia. Registered Gold Coast Council busker.