Robin Trower

I grew up with Robin Trower. Bridge of Sighs was a pivotal album in my life-long journey toward the blues. I had dreamed of seeing him as a kid, and just missed out on an opportunity when he played in Dallas in 1976. Since that time, I've regretted having to say "I've never seen Robin Trower".
But no longer!!! Robin and his power trio came to Nashville to play in a converted warehouse called Marathon Music Works. The place is cool, though the acoustics are not great. I think I read it'll hold about 1000 people, and it look pretty full to me. We had seats only three rows from the stage, so we had a birds eye view of the show.
If you saw Robin walking down any street, you'd think "there goes somebodies old grampa". But when he picked up that Fender, I was immediately transported back to the late 70's. And when he began those haunting riffs on Bridge of Sighs, I felt like a little school girl who simply wanted to scream and cry in absolute joyful splendor. Yes, the dude still has it. Yes, he's still a force to be reckoned with. Yes, the lead singer is a very nice replacement for the original singer. Yes, the drummer is goofy, but an amazing stick man. Yes, Robin sings in some of his newer songs, and sounded great (except for the acoustic weakness of the venue). And YES, I LOVED IT!! Amazing show. And now I can say, I've seen Robin Trower LIVE!!!!

June 13th, 2015, Beverly Hills, CA

The epicness of what Robin Trower is, came to full bloom. It was nearly impossible to simply relax, and enjoy the ride, without constantly thinking to yourself, oh my god, this is truly a legend, and he is awesome. Each song, takes you on a new ride, and you get to watch Robin Trower become the song, not just play it.
It's impossible not to hear Jimmy Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton all playing within Robin Trower, but it's all just Robin Trower. This is kind of hard to explain, but deserves the depth and appreciation for this legend. Holy crap was this one of those "I was there" nights. You don't need to understand the history of legendary guitar players to appreciate seeing Robin Trower and his band, you can just go, and enjoy the ride. But, you will be thinking, did I just witness rock history? Yes you did. Well, I sure did. I have seen Robin Trower and his different bands several times these past 30 years, and the current band that played last night, just might have been the best. They were having fun, and were all in the "Trower Trance" with each song.
You could tell these guys were having fun, way more fun then any other of his past bands.

Watching a Robin Trower show is a spellbinding experience. Despite being 69 years old, the blues-rock vocalist and master of guitar still plays as if he was in his heyday, demonstrating his highly regarded status among strummers around the world.

Born in Catford, South East London, Trower originally made a name for himself playing in progressive rock band Procol Harum in the 60’s, before venturing off and forming his eponymous band in 1971. Since then he has pumped out an astonishing 19 albums in 30 years, with his most recent being 2013’s “Roots and Branches”

“One moment while I make sure I’m not in tune” Trower jokes with a knowing glint in his eye as he enters the stage. After that it’s straight into it as he strokes out a flawless rendition of “Too Rolling Stoned” with the vocals coming courtesy of long time collaborator James Dewar. The show is jam packed with Trower’s trademark Seventies style riffs and swirling lengthy solos, which have seen him often bracketed alongside the likes of Hendrix, Clapton and Beck. If you’re a fan of any of those or you already know the magic of Robin Trowers music, then I highly recommend catching him live!

I can't think of a time that I wasn't a fan of the rock guitarist, Robin Trower, so when I saw he was going to be doing a live show at the Waterfront in Norwich, I just had to go!Trower is a guitar genius, and thoroughly entertained the packed venue with his guitar of choice, the Fender Stratocaster. The audience went crazy when he played "Too Rolling Stoned," "Day of the Eagle," and his most popular single, "Little Bit of Sympathy." While it was a concert venue and there was ample opportunity to blind the audience with lights and excessive extra noise making equipment, Trower didn't do that. Instead, he simply played his guitar to the accompaniment of drums, a keyboard, and another guitarist, and let his own guitar keep the audience on our feet, swaying, with our hands in the air, completely enjoying the 90 minute spectacle. He played on without a break until he finished his set with the deep and moving "Bridge of Sighs," but was called back onto the stage to perform an encore of "Living Out of Time."Robin Trower has been in the music business for decades, both on his own and with other bands. It was a pleasure to see him perform live.

Robin Trower, as always played great! A nice mix of new stuff and his awesome oldies: Daydream, Day Of The Eagle, Bridge Of Sighs, The Fool In Me, Somebody Calling, Too Rolling Stoned, For Earth Below. A couple tunes from 20th Century Blues and cuts from his new album. The venue on the other hand leaves a lot to be desired. The Canyon Club in Agoura has great sound, but they packed in way too many people with very little standing room for general admission. People just kept coming and those of us trying to see the band were pretty much blocked - unless you were 6'8". Plenty of seats for overpriced and lousy dinner, and the management refuses to turn on the air conditioning! Sweat was literally running down off my head. This isn't a Mississippi tin roof road house, it's a modern and spacious (if you don't oversell admission) venue in an area with some of the most expensive real estate in the nation and the comfort level shouldn't make paying customers feel like they are in a dive bar. I have scratched Canyon Club off my list of venues I will see RT at in the future.

In a word, the show was fabulous - I could go on and on about it but people are so busy these days... It was an experience, that is for sure! When he first came out we were all a little wary - would he be able to deliver like we were hoping he would? Well, he did - I honestly haven't been to too many guitar concerts, but I will say he is one of the best players (if not THE best) I've ever heard in my life (and I sincerely mean that). Not only that, but he seems like such a great person, too - he's very modest, just came out and greeted us cordially then got right down to business. We were treated to most of the 'Bridge of Sighs' LP; I was happy about that, because that is mostly what they show of him on YouTube.
I am a new fan of his - I don't remember him from the '70's, but that really doesn't matter. If you are a fan of this kind of music, I highly recommend that you get out and see this fellow, if you can. He still plays as good as ever - so catch him if you can. He's awesome!

Robin is awesome! He is still one of the premier guitarists to ever walk the Earth! His show was different from when I last saw him about 5 years ago. This time, he played more of his rock classics, but he still had some slower and extended riffs when he seems to go into a zone where no one else is capable of going, channeling whatever inspires him as if his brain, hands and guitar were all of one amazing and synchronized mind. After the song, he sometimes looks as if he's completely surprised as well as pleased at how everything turned out while he was gone. What a terrific entertainer! I will add that the opening act, who goes by the name The Mighty Orq, was someone I'd not heard of, but holy smokes, what an incredible blues guitarist and singer! He is from Houston TX. If his show comes back to my neighborhood, I will be sure not to miss it!

Perfect set list.

The band was Amazing!

Drums were featured on the two "For Earth Below" songs and they were perfect. Bill Lordin really raised the bar with that record and this performance took me back to that tour.

Singing the James Dewar songs is tough and they were awesome. Every line treated with honor and respect.

Sold out show with standing ovations on almost every song, Robin and the band looked like they were really enjoying the show.

I've seen Robin with James Dewar and Davey Pattison in the past. This show was as good, if not better, than all of those shows.

Wish Robin was coming to Denver so I could see them again.

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I saw Robin Trower first in 1975 at Lancaster uni (UK) and was blown away. (A few years ago I saw him in Fleetwood with the trio plus vocalist line-up, and such a line-up is not as good).

This show was very, very good, pretty well faultless with alternating new and old songs. The guitar was loud for a while, and the drums were too, and the young guy on bass and (most of the), vocals will never be able to sing as powerfully well as Jimmy Dewar did, but let none of this put you off!!!!

The sound improved, the venue was posh, the playing was faultless, the soloing inventive - not cliched, and I'm very glad I went.

If you ever get to GO SEE ROBIN Trower, YOU'LL be amazed. His band is GREAT but only 2nd to Robins Mastery of his Playing. I've seen Robin 13 times or More HAAA, I can't recall some due to My Mind Bending. I will say We saw Robin at the DALLAS "HOUSE OF BLUES"in 2019. His Last time before his Health problems . We set 1 row from the Stage( The Price was WELL WROTH IT) "WOW" I still see his SMILE from the FULL HOUSE CROWD between SONGS. You'll be so in Inspired with his PLAYING with His effortless Ability & Agility to TRANFROM YOU To Distance FRAME OF MIND & to Distance LANDS, He NEVER DISAPOINTS. Max of TEXAS