“Rob Stone hits the deep-in-the-pocket groove… He’s got swing, he’s got that de rigueur smoky voice, he’s got a playful, good-time touch and a fine feel for what moves his audience.” –Jeff Johnson, Chicago Tribune
“Few harmonica players and singers uphold Chicago blues ensemble tradition as irresistibly and innovatively as Rob Stone.” –Chicago Tribune
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Keep On Keepin’ On: For the Love of Barry
On April 2, 2025, Rob performed as part of a tribute to blues/rock legend Barry Goldberg at The Mint Los Angeles.
Rob and Barry have written, recorded, and performed together for the last 10 years––including domestic and international concerts of Barry Goldberg’s Groove Summit, The Chicago Blues Reunion, and Electric Flag (with Harvey Mandel and Nick Gravenites). Here is a link to Barry’s obituary in the New York Times.
The April 2nd event celebrated the blues legend with a star-studded lineup and all proceeds benefited Goldberg’s family. It was truly a night of heartfelt music and remembrance. Musicians included: Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Elliot Easton (of the Cars), iconic drummer Jim Keltner, Tony Braunagel (of Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal’s bands), Jimmy Vivino (former Conan O’Brien bandleader), Johnny Lee Schell, Richard Fortus (of Guns & Roses), Rick Reed (of Canned Heat), Vince Fossett (and many other greats.
BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE! Rob Stone: Chicago Blues from the City of Angels
Rob is the featured interview in the December 2022 edition of Blues Blast Magazine!
“Trio In Tokyo” nominated for Blues Blast Music Award: Acoustic Blues Album
Rob Stone featuring Elena Kate and Hiroshi Eguchi.
“Trio in Tokyo offers vivid testimony that Rob Stone, wherever he roams and whatever size band he finds himself fronting, can always be trusted to deliever the searing, soulful, supremely enjoyable goods.” ~Matt R. Lohr, Living Blues
Photos from “Beastly Ball” with Slash.
