Biography
THE GUY WHO MAKES THE GRAMMYS SAID: "I have listened to your cd's several times (you're on our 'play list' here in the shop). I must say I am more than impressed. I am not a fan of "funk" but the way you have infused it with jazz and your incredible voice and delivery I find your music very inspiring. I am always blown away how after all that has been done through years an artist can come up with something so unique and create a 'style' all their own." ~John Billings
************************************
WHO IS SHE? Why She's skinny, funky, white chocolate! As a native Clevelander, Stone has grown in her grassroots following from grabbing singer/songwriter, to an explosive full band, to record label owner, to producer. She tours the country non-stop. With her first full release(following her self titled EP in 1998), "My Heart" (2001), she made her mark, her next release, "RushMore" (2003), has been catching the media and her fifth album "Bad Girl" (which is a high energy R&B, Neo-Soul, all Groove record) is OUT as of June 21st 2009!!!, Don't forget about "Live at the Oakland", her newer live solo bootleg, good luck getting it. She is also released a DVD of the Cain Park performance, is working on a solo CD, a LIVE full band CD and perhaps another project towards the end of the year... Busy, busy, busy... Stone’s campaign has made waves across over 1,000 national and international radio stations, charting along the way. CD's are available in stores and on-line now at www.SheLovesYouRecords.com!
THE NATIONAL RELEASE DATE FOR "BAD GIRL" is 9/9/09.
************************************
WHAT DOES SHE SOUND LIKE? It’s the energy of Dave Matthews delivered with the elegance of Natalie Cole. The pulse of Erikah Badu with the eloquence of Joni Mitchell with kick in the ass Jill Scott style.
************************************
WHY DOES SHE MATTER? Because she is putting on a show you'll remember and making records that stand out from the crowd.
************************************
WHERE DOES SHE FIT IN? This award winning multi-intrumentalist/ producer/songwriter can jam out an entire 4 hour set, sooth you in an intimate theater, rock a power set at a major club, festival, private party your country club a fresh step. She has also warmed thousands for names like Jewel and Bonnie Raitt and performs the college and solo circuit. She'll even throw in dessert. Try her on your radio station!
************************************
WHO IS HER BAND? The Robin Stone Band consists of Original P Funk and former Faith Evans bassist, Derrick Davis, former "original Mili Vanili" lead guitarist, Erique Troi, former drummer for Kirk Franklin, The Clarke Sister's and more, Darrel Williams, keyboardist Tristan Miller and we add in percussion and other things as we love to spice it up.
Music's Bottom Line said "[Stone's] voice and guitar playing were flawless, and her stage presence conjured up images of female rockers like Sheryl Crow and Tara McLean."
WHAT IS SHE DOING? The big news is that in the last 2 years, she just put her new band together of world class players and is stepping up the level of intensity yet again. Currently she is recording material for the sixth album "TBA" and will release it probably at the end of 2009/2010. "BAD GIRL" is out NOW! The She Loves You Records partnered with Little Fish Records staff is working on broadening the touring market and keeping the calendar full for 2009. The national campaign for Bad Girl will be run by Fly on the Wall Media. We are excited about that!
We held new radio campaign for the title track from RushMore entitled “No Fool” back in 2004. It spun well over 1,300 national and international radio stations. Her Publicist launched a media blitz that has been very successful in getting the new record covered as well as full coverage in each tour stop and that will continue for the new album. Stone’s Distributor Little Fish Records, (www.littlefish.com) is handling the international promotion of the new record, expanding the stores that carry Stone’s records and heading up a new program to solicit the licensing of Stone’s music for Recording, Film and Television. Robin Stone herself has added another artist to her record label, Alexis Antes and also produced her new album, "All Come Down". Stone is also working with her Web Master to redesign the site for the new release, interesting and interactive, in fact a new site may be posted soon. Everyone is busy in SLY town.
PEACE AND MANY THANKS FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. ~Stoney
Accomplishments:
-Performing regularly at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Shared bills with Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, JEWEL, James Taylor, America, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Jason White, Melissa Ferrick, Alexis Antes, Shannon McNally, and Mike Glabicki of Rusted Root, Charlie Mars, Griffin House, Bo Bice, and many more.
- Won "Best Of Cleveland" Music Award in the Free Times in 2002 and 2007
-Nominated for Best Singer/Songwriter in Scene Magazine and Free Times in 2003, 2004, 2005,2006,2007, 2008, 2009
-Nominated and won Best Vocalist in 2007, 2009.
- Has National Distribution as an Indie
- Owns her own Record Label, She Loves You Records Inc.
- Charted in CMJ's top 30
- Charted in Power Source at 14 Nationally
- Receiving airplay international radio stations
- Chosen as a National Indiegrrl Performer and a Modern Acoustic Music Collective Member
- NACA and APCA Member
- Appearing on TV (Fox 8, Crooked River Groove, Words & Music, David Lynch Show, Another Look, Randon Acts of Music, and The Show Show)
- Appeared on Cover of HEET Magazine and the cover of Epitome Magazine
- Nominated "Best Album of the Year" on Kveevaks Tracks and made top 20
- Sang National Anthem for Indian's Game
- Song "I Guess" licenced for independent film in 2008
- Touring the college circuit and clubs nationally
- Hit single's placed on seven compilation CDs
- Asked to endorse Morgan Monroe Guitars
- Took Runner-Up in Emerging Artist Festival at OSU
- Does extensive PR
- Performs 150 per year
- Song used in TV Commercial 2006
Instrumentation
Robin Stone -Velvet Vocalist, Girl of Guitar
Derrick Davis -Prophet of Plunk, Budah of Bass
Darrel Williams -Father of Funk, Daddy of Drums
Erique Troi -God of Guitar, Wizard of Wah
Brandon Scarborough -King of Keys
*Don't forget percussion, horns and whatever else we can throw in there, we put the lime with the coconut and shake it all up...
Discography
1. Robin Stone EP -May 1998 release
2. My Heart -March 2001 release
Single "Scattered" went to 1,000 plus AAA, Colege and Cont/Inspirtional stations. Charted #14 in Power Source and top 30 in CMJ.
3. RushMore -July 2003 release
Single "No Fool" has been released to 1,300 international stations via Acoustic Rainbow. Spins TBT.
Song "Threes" used in TV Commercial, 2006.
4. Robin Stone Live At The Oakland "bootleg"- Jan 2007
5. Bad Girl- June 2009 release
National Campaign underway.
1A. Cain Park Live DVD - July 2008
TBA:
Solo Album
Live Band Album
Full Length Album
6. Live CD -To be released in 2009.
7. Solo CD -To be released in 2009.
8. Another effort later in the year.
Links
| http://www.SheLovesYouRecords.com |
| Web Site |
| Myspace |