Bob Walpole - Rochester Music Coalition

**Description**
Solo acoustic guitar and vocals, I sing and play an eclectic mix of energetic music, backed by a sequencer. Overall sound is much like a trio. Tunes by James Taylor, Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffett, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Bob Marley, as well as island style and blues.

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**Influences**
The Beatles, JT, Paul Simon, Early Surf Music.

**History**
Bob has been entertaining for over 30 years both as a solo performer and as a member of a host of rock and jazz/fusion bands. In high school he started performing as a sax player in seminal Southern California Surf Bands: The Bel Airs and The Del Mars; Bob then took up the guitar and has been singing ever since. Bob received his music degree from Mira Costa College in San Diego. A skillful guitarist and vocalist, he has entertained audiences on both coasts, locally in groups such as The Rogues, Peter and the Wolves, The Waterbrothers and The Heaters. Bob has performed solo or with a small combo for the last 15 years throughout the Western New York area.