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"THE Doc Holiday's review of "Walked Out""

“Great traditional country music.
Great Job!!!, Jim Reeves, Ray Price and all the other legendary country ballad singers could not have put this one across any better than this vocalist. This was real country music, great verses, a nice easy hook that was big enough to let the audience know that it was coming. Just an all around good effort. My name is Doc Holiday and I have personally reviewed this song. Once again GREAT WORK.”
- Megarecords from Newport News, Virginia on garageband.com


"Creamy-smooth voice"

The creamy-smooth voice and laid-back arrangements of country crooner Don Williams come to mind when listening to the warm, easygoing music of Robert Allen. Robert's something of a music veteran himself, having fronted numerous bands, including one with the legendary Stonewall Jackson. Perfect for a road trip, barroom jukebox, or just lounging on the front porch. - download.com editor review


"THE Doc Holiday's review of "Walked Out""

“Great traditional country music.
Great Job!!!, Jim Reeves, Ray Price and all the other legendary country ballad singers could not have put this one across any better than this vocalist. This was real country music, great verses, a nice easy hook that was big enough to let the audience know that it was coming. Just an all around good effort. My name is Doc Holiday and I have personally reviewed this song. Once again GREAT WORK.”
- Megarecords from Newport News, Virginia on garageband.com


"Best Country Artist"

It's a nice summer night in 1962. We are at a bandstand in a large park. The band is set to play. The singer, wearing a fancy country outfit, does a last minute mike check. On the stage are female backup singers, piano, bass, drums, steel and electric guitar players. The band starts to play. I see that their band sounds like the one Ricky Nelson has; however, the singer has a strong country voice, like Jim Reves. It sound very loud and clear thru the PA sound system-----SO, this is what you will hear on this OUTSTANDING DISC. You are not listening to a record; you are THERE! AT THE CONCERT. More than half the songs are excellent, with good melody lines. The band lays down a nice rock n' roll beat. The piano player gets into a nice Jerry Lee style on many cuts. The steel man does his thing. The band is outstanding. - Ron Pokatiloff on amazon.com


"Good Old Days Of Country Music"

Remember the country songs of the 60s, with the UP CLOSE vocals and the intense personal communication they radiated. Remember the songs of Jim Reves and Bobby Bare. Well Robert Allen started his career in the 60s, and this song reflects this period. Actually, it would sell well nowadays, considering the half baked, poorly written, over produced rubbage you hear. Bob vocals are interesting because not only is he an excellent country singer, but, on this tune, he uses BOTH his country voice--on the verse melody--and his pop voice on the chorus. The sound is very well recorded. If you long for the good old days of quality, CLASSY country, you will love this selection. - Ron Pokatiloff on amazon.com reviewing "Walked Out"


"Best Country Artist"

It's a nice summer night in 1962. We are at a bandstand in a large park. The band is set to play. The singer, wearing a fancy country outfit, does a last minute mike check. On the stage are female backup singers, piano, bass, drums, steel and electric guitar players. The band starts to play. I see that their band sounds like the one Ricky Nelson has; however, the singer has a strong country voice, like Jim Reves. It sound very loud and clear thru the PA sound system-----SO, this is what you will hear on this OUTSTANDING DISC. You are not listening to a record; you are THERE! AT THE CONCERT. More than half the songs are excellent, with good melody lines. The band lays down a nice rock n' roll beat. The piano player gets into a nice Jerry Lee style on many cuts. The steel man does his thing. The band is outstanding. - Ron Pokatiloff on amazon.com


"Great Patriotic Song With Universal Appeal"

Of all the songs of this type, this is, in my opinion, the best. It's not a folk song; it's not a country song; it's not a religious song; it's not a pop song; it's not a rock song; it's all things in one. The raw folksy quality makes it suitable for the average American. It's a sing-along song for everyone. One interesting thing is that if you use the CD repeat mode, it sounds like one song that never ends, which is OK with me because I usually play it many, many times. - Ron Pokatiloff on amazon.com reviewing "Safe And Free"


"Best Indie Artists"

Included in indieartistradio.com's top nine "Indie Music's Best Of 2004" - announced in Music Connection magazine. - indieartistradio.com


"Great Patriotic Song With Universal Appeal"

Of all the songs of this type, this is, in my opinion, the best. It's not a folk song; it's not a country song; it's not a religious song; it's not a pop song; it's not a rock song; it's all things in one. The raw folksy quality makes it suitable for the average American. It's a sing-along song for everyone. One interesting thing is that if you use the CD repeat mode, it sounds like one song that never ends, which is OK with me because I usually play it many, many times. - Ron Pokatiloff on amazon.com reviewing "Safe And Free"


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Bio

I’m Robert Allen Shabarekh. I sing, write music and play about a dozen different instruments – some better than others. It all started in New London, CT at age 7 singing “Happy Trails To You” in the school talent show.

By the time I was 16 my best buddies and I had formed East Hampton, CT’s proverbial high school band. As ‘The Specials’ we played at all the local school dances and I even persuaded the movie theater owner to let us play between matinees on the weekend. That was definitely a first in out town!

Then came the stint in the U.S. Navy and I formed ‘The Signalmen’. The ship’s captain liked the band so well he arranged for us to perform before officials and dignitaries in Italy, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, China, Spain, Africa and Hawaii.

After the Navy I spent several years on Staten Island performing with ‘The Country Echoes’. Just before going on a live radio broadcast the DJ realized he had trouble pronouncing my name. He asked who my favorite guitar player was and I replied that it was Duane Eddy. He said, “Good. For today your name is Bob Dwayne”. And it stuck!

The call of Nashville came next. While there I formed and fronted ‘The Bob Dwayne Show’, ‘Red Hot Ricochet Band’ and ‘Connection”. We played country, top 40, southern rock, oldies and threw in some blues. Between the last two bands, I spent about three years fronting for Grand Ole Opry artist Stonewall Jackson.

I performed at all the major (and some not so major) clubs in and around Nashville and did demo work at four different well-known studios. And I was on the road a lot; all over the country at state fairs, conventions, college campuses, tournaments, fund-raisers, sports arenas, auditoriums, military clubs, country clubs, night clubs, hotel lounges and ballrooms.

Then it was on to the Atlanta area where I re-claimed my real name. After performing with ‘Class Reunion’ for a while, I formed ‘Robert Allen & Co.’ and began playing locally. Then I went on an extended USO tour entertaining in Turkey, Italy, Greece and Spain. After returning I assisted at a recording studio doing everything from administration to demos. I finally took the opportunity to stay put and record some of the material I’ve written over the years. And I was able to help promote others! I co-produced, co-edited, directed, and hosted “Songwriters”, a 30 minute Atlanta area community access TV show featuring unsigned songwriters of all genres.

Now I’m back in the Nashville area making more music and loving it!