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JANUARY 2012 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bob is on Hiatus.

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FEBRUARY 2012 - Happy Valentine's Day! I'm taking a break from gigging. Check out my recorded music on this site. Most of my music is also available on digital downloads.

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MARCH 2012 - I’m easing back into gigging. On Sunday, March the 25th, I’ll perform at the Deland Art Festival. My set is 11:55am to 12:45pm. There will be music all day long, Saturday and Sunday. www.delandoutdoorartfest.com Back To Top

 
MAY 2012 - Yes. It’s May and spring is in the air, but in Florida, it’s May and summer is in the air. Haven’t yet turned on the air conditioner. Save a little money as long as we can.  All the windows are opened in the music room and I sit here at the computer, sweating. Here are my gigs for the month of May.

This month, I’ll be in Winter Garden at The Attic Door on Wednesday May 9th, 7:00 to 10:00pm. www.myspace.com/jrsatticdoor

On Saturday, May 12th, 7:00 to 10:00pm, I’ll perform at Brick & Fire, a pizza restaurant in Casselberry.  Their pizzas are amazing. Check out www.brickandfire.com 1410 N Semoran (SR 436), Casselberry, FL

On May 18th, I’ll perform in Mount Dora at the 2012 Blues And Wine Festival. Leon Russell is the main act that weekend.  Check out www.mdbwf.com
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JUNE 2012 - This month, I’ll be performing at a fundraiser for the Lake County Folk Festival on June 3rrd.  Click to view event flyer.

I’ll be in Winter Garden at The Attic Door on Friday, June 15th, 8:00 to 11:00pm, and Wednesday, June 27th, 7:00 to 10:00pm.    www.myspace.com/jrsatticdoor

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SEPTEMBER 2012 - September is but a few days away. I’m typing here at the computer, to the sound of the morning rain. It rained most of the night. We’re getting a slight residue of Hurricane Isaac as it travels northwest into the Gulf of Mexico, sparing Florida. It seems though that it might go through Louisiana. Sad thought.

This month, I’ll be in Winter Garden at The Attic Door on Wednesday, September 5th, 7:00 to 10:00pm. www.myspace.com/jrsatticdoor

I’ll also be at the Maitland Farmer’s Market on Lake Lily on September 9th from 10:00 to 1:00pm.

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OCTOBER 2012 - The temperature is cooling off here in Florida, and the cooler temp brings the outdoor festivals.

On Saturday, October 6th, from 7:00 to 10:00pm, I'll be at Olivia's Coffeehouse in Eustis at their new location at 108 North Bay Street. Check out www.oliviascoffeehouse.com

On Sunday, October 7th, I'll perform at the Winter Garden Music Fest on the Main Street Stage at 2:30pm. The festival runs from Friday October 5th to Sunday the 7th. Lots of great music. Check out www.wintergardenmusicfest.com

I'll be in Winter Garden at The Attic Door on Friday, October 12th, 8:00 to 11:00pm. www.myspace.com/jrsatticdoor

On October 13th and 14th, I'll be at the Lake County Folk Fest in Eustis. www.lakecountyfolkfest.org My schedule is:

Saturday:
11 - 11:30 am Alexander Park - PA
2 - 2:30 pm Giannis - acoustic
3:30 - 4 pm Olivia's - PA

Sunday:
1:30 - 2 pm Wine Cellars - PA
2:30 - 3 pm Olivia's - PA
4 pm Bandshell for the closing ceremonies to accompany Ken Skeens' song 'Circle of Song'.

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NOVEMBER 2012 - The year is quickening, Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving moments away. We've had some cold and windy weather here in Florida, but nothing compared to the pounding the North East has received from Hurricane Sandy. Yes. Though we are always a possible target for hurricanes in Florida, we have it good here, and certainly don't have the toughness of the folks up north. So yes. I don't like it when it gets a bit cold here and I certainly don't miss the cold winters spent in Cleveland, Ohio.

On November 3rd, I'll perform at the Barberville Fall Jamboree. Check the website for the performance times. www.folkfiddle.com

I'll be in Winter Garden at The Attic Door on Wednesday, November 7th, 7:00 to 10:00pm. www.myspace.com/jrsatticdoor

On November 10th, I'll perform at the new Olivia's Coffee House in Eustis for the Florida Music Food Initiative CD Release Party. One of my songs is on the CD. I don't know what time I'll perform.

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DECEMBER 2012 - Rumor has it that I’ve canceled all my gigs and instead will be starring in a new reality show. Apparently, my people, in keeping up with the high caliber of reality shows, will have me traveling around the world going from city to city under an assumed name, Doctor Dufflebag. The purpose of my travels will be to find the most excellent bologna and cheese sandwich that the people of our world, the Earth, have ever tasted. It is hoped that if the show runs for enough seasons that by then, we will have accomplished space travel to other planets, and I will be able to explore our galaxy and beyond for the perfect bologna and cheese sandwich.

But alas, this is but a rumor, or at least part of it is. The reality is that I will be canceling my gigs till further notice. Thanks so much for your support.

Bob

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