From his NYC roots and his Indiana and Chicago musical upbringing, Severn Records recording artist, Tad Robinson has caught the attention of the scene with his 10 Blues Music Award nominations and his recordings for the Severn label as well as his earlier work on Delmark Records, and on Rounder Records as a member of the roots rock band, Big Shoulders. He tours widely in the U.S. and has played in over 20 countries worldwide with performances at some of the most important international blues festivals. With harmonica chops influenced by Sonny Boy Williamson and Junior Parker and a vocal style inspired by Otis Redding, Syl Johnson, and Al Green, among others, Robinson ranks as one of the most unique and talented bandleaders in the international blues and soul communities.

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“Robinson places near the top of the list of the finest living singers of soul blues.

–Downbeat Magazine

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“Robinson sings with a range and smoothness of delivery that are exquisitely evocative.”

–Mojo Magazine

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“Robinson’s lyrics go for the soul, and his old-school balladry is lovely and lush…a soulfulness plucked out of the anywhere airwaves of decades past.”

– Living Blues Magazine