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I sing, play acoustic & electric guitars, keyboards and harmonica with full orchestra backgrounds and also "un-plugged".
Many of these backgrounds I created myself (played and recorded all the parts).
I also take my wireless mike into the audience, with pre-recorded music playing, and sometimes get others to sing with me... ok, very often get others to sing!
In restaurants, nightclubs and resorts where my followers frequent, you'll be likely to hear some guest singers. You may be surprised by some of the talent sitting out there. Some look at this and say "It's karaoke!" No, it's The Bob Mel Show! There are no words on a screen and my singers know the words and songs. I like to think of it more like the old Rat Pack; where Dean had a gig at the Sands and Frank and/or Sammy would just show up and sing with him.
Ah, those were the days!
But, I can't leave out the most important part...
You see, singing well and playing well isn't enough!
Just sounding good isn't enough.
It's reading the audience Knowing what to play and do and what to play and do next It's the interaction with the audience It's the thing that you've got to experience for yourself
And I hope you will!
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From 1994 till 2002 I was the headline entertainer (until they stopped having entertainment)
I've also performed at:
in addition to countless Restaurants, Weddings and a variety of other types of Private Parties, Campgrounds, Ships, Senior Centers...
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In Summary . . .
Bob had created a successful solo act years before the invention of instruments that give us the sounds of today. When computer technology entered the music world he was able to "fine tune" his act.
The change allows him to have an entire orchestra accompanying him. He uses a wide range of backgrounds and does many songs "unplugged" as well, playing the keyboard or one of his guitars.
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Audience participation has always been an important part of each performance! Bob had individuals singing along, both with him and singing solos, a decade before Karaoke machines!
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| Bob, Doc Wight & Bob Kratzer in May, 2006 |
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1965 I started my musical career, playing guitar and singing with my first band The Stonechads.
For much more detailed information click HERE.
I performed with bands playing guitar, keyboards & bass guitar until 1976.
1976 studied voice with Professor Benjamin DeLoache at Yale Music School.
1977 I went out on my own as a "One Man Band".
1978 I started to use pre-recorded tracks and had audience members sing with me.
They now call what I was doing then "Karaoke"!
1980 released my first solo record (An EP on vinyl)
1981 started the musical comedy act "KrackerBeat" with Tony Basilicato
1985 added MIDI tracks (Did the parts myself)
1987 Released my first album "Goin' Up" all original music
1997 Released The CD "Love Forever" all original music
Then till now, doing what I love!
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