ROB CANNILLO: VIDEO/NEWS
THE JOURNAL NEWS - July 26, 2007
by Kara Baron
"Putting his words to music"
Rob Cannillo Band in Mahopac set.
Rob Cannillo never dreamed of being a rock star. He just wanted to put his poems into songs lyrics that people could relate to and enjoy.
His Lyrics, combined with his guitar style have caught the attention o listeners.
"I want to get my guitar and get out in front of 100 or 200 people and say.."Hey, how are you doing?" and recreate the music every night." He says
"Putting his words to music"
Rob Cannillo Band in Mahopac set.
Rob Cannillo never dreamed of being a rock star. He just wanted to put his poems into songs lyrics that people could relate to and enjoy.
His Lyrics, combined with his guitar style have caught the attention o listeners.
"I want to get my guitar and get out in front of 100 or 200 people and say.."Hey, how are you doing?" and recreate the music every night." He says
SKYLANDS Magazine - June 16, 2007
"Smoky voice, sultry sax and a jazz-sparked blend of bluesy folk-rock stories of truth define the music of singer-songwriter Rob Cannillo. His songs of love gone bad, paradise lost and sometimes gained are written from the heart and, one suspects, personal experience."
by MARY JASCH
by MARY JASCH
"What Life Can Be: The Rob Cannillo and Friends Band" - April 16, 2007
Every so often I'll hear a singer/songwriter for the first time and immediately purchase the CD. That's just how it was when I heard Rob Cannillo performing at a trendy little place called The Grind.
A hush spread throughout the place as Rob and Friends began to play, proving once again that exceptional music produced by fine musicians can be found in the most unlikely places.
Ignoring the well meaning advice of fellow musicians, friends and family to "play songs that people know", Rob plays his gritty sounding original songs anywhere he can.
It his his original songs that touch the lives of so many who thank him for his crusade in the fight against cancer.
By Z, Editor of The VILLAGE MUSE (Feb 16, 2007)
A hush spread throughout the place as Rob and Friends began to play, proving once again that exceptional music produced by fine musicians can be found in the most unlikely places.
Ignoring the well meaning advice of fellow musicians, friends and family to "play songs that people know", Rob plays his gritty sounding original songs anywhere he can.
It his his original songs that touch the lives of so many who thank him for his crusade in the fight against cancer.
By Z, Editor of The VILLAGE MUSE (Feb 16, 2007)
The TIMES HERALD RECORD - January 21, 2007
"Big names have been no strangers either: Rob Cannillo and Friends, a very popular five-piece area band that has played on the national circuit..."
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ROB and FRIENDS perform to enthusiastic crowd in Hamptons - December 3, 2005
Fri Nov 18th
Amagansett, NY
The Stephen Talkhouse
ROB and Friends rolled into town and rocked the Talkhouse, which hosts the likes of Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffet and The Rolling Stones!
They hope to be back this summer.
Amagansett, NY
The Stephen Talkhouse
ROB and Friends rolled into town and rocked the Talkhouse, which hosts the likes of Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffet and The Rolling Stones!
They hope to be back this summer.
Rob's New CD is due out in April '05 - March 21, 2005
The CD, WHAT LIFE CAN BE, a follow up to THE LONG ROAD HOME, is due out in the early Spring! It features 11 new songs, 9 of which Rob penned. The CD features Big Will Smith on Sax, Bobby Mac Dougall on lead/slide guitar, Poppin' Paul Cerrato on bass, and Charles Ventre on drums.
Rob Cannillo Performs in Nashville - September 9, 2003
Rob Cannillo, in the summer of 2003 toured for 3600 miles across America to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Part of that trip included a performance at the famous Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee! Rob explained to the crowd of almost 3,000 people about the purpose of his "Tour for the Cure". To date Rob has performed for many charity events, and the running total raised for cancer has surpassed $10,000. Rob will always use his music to help others in need.