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Rob Cannillo has always had a story to tell. His songs are filled with depth and meaning while his gritty smooth vocals make you feel his lyrics. He was writing song lyrics before he knew how to play guitar, self taught so he could put music to the stories in his own head. Rob was influenced by Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers and the like. The messages in his songs are timeless, his music is firmly rooted in the present. As a solo acoustic performer, Rob is mezermerizing. "You're voice is your instrument." While Rob's music is evocative of many established artists, the honesty and experience behind each song is pure and original. His songs speak of real life struggles and questions and are expressed with grounded lyrics and a hopeful outlook.

 Rob began by doing open mic nights, then moved on to larger regional venues known for original music. Rob also spent time on The Tour for the Cure, traveling 3600 miles to raise money and awareness for cancer through performances. Rob was able to perform at the famous Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville. While on tour, Gil Bankston, an aspiring filmmaker, filmed a documentary, The Long Road Home, highlighting Rob's music and personal journey.

Rob has 2 studio albums released, his debut "The Long Road Home" - 2002, and his followup "What Life Can Be" - 2005 and has played many live performances recently and in the past, he is also organizing his own "Concert For a Cause", a music festival benefit for Spectrum For Living at the Tuxedo Ridge Ski Area in Tuxedo, NY for early September. Rob is a true original artist, playing passionately and from the soul. His style has been referred to as "...a little Gregg Allman, a bluesy John Mayer, a male Bonnie Raitt, a little John Mellencamp, a little Bob Dylan, a little Bruce, some Dave Matthews, but mostly Rob."

"Gritty, down to earth, raw style, and meaningful lyrics make Rob a great performer." - Marta Burton, Tuscan Cafe

"Rob's songs, the way he sings them and the way this band interprets them... it all adds up to magic! When the Rob Cannillo and Friends Band is playing, I am there!" -Robyn Taylor, 101.5 FM WPDH Poughkeepsie

Recent Update:

***LYNRYD SKYNYRD Drummer ARTIMUS PYLE and Jimmy Hall***
www.Artimuspyle.com
Chester NY
Rob opened up for LYNRYD SKYNYRD drummer Artimus Pyle and Jimmy Hall (Wet Wille, BHLT, Hank Jr.) Artimus jumped on stage after Rob set and hugged him! Artimus said "Man, you had 'em, great job. You killed!"