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'Heavy Thing’ © 2002 under the name Rob Foundation Written by Stevan Robinson Produced by Stevan Robinson and Steve Beye.
“ I hear melodic rock in the best sense that is powerful and confident...”
~ Rob Christensen ~ Tape Op Magazine 2002 - TapeOp Magazine
“ ...A diverse CD of pop songs that have been pushed off balance”.
~ Neil Strauss, New York Times
7-15-2003 - New York Times
Stevan Robinson's solo work hints at power-pop, is a comanding performer.
- JOHN SAKAMOTO - The Anti-Hitlist
"Let's all face it. Steve Robinson and the Foundation is probably hands down one of the best Des Moines has to offer. That's why you've got to see for yourself." ~ Mars Cafe` 2318 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50310
- Mars Cafe` 2318 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50310
Discography
Under the name Rob Foundation:
Heavy Thing, 2001 Self-Released LP
Released on the Roadrunner Records Label:
To My Surprise, self-titled 2003
Get It To Go, by To My Surprise world wide radio play, added to EA games Baseball 2004, Credit Roll music for Queer As Folk.
In The Mood, by To My Surprise:back ground music for Andy Dick show: The Assistant
Hello from the Up-Down room. Released 2007 on Mushroom Cloud Records.
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Bio
The son of an Air force officer and sixties touring R&B guitarist and Grandson to famous Vaudevillian and Chicago Folk Music hall of fame inductee Jesse Olden Cryor sets the bar high for Steve Robinson. Recording and producing the band's albums is the way Steve Robinson lives up to the family tradition. Touring the Midwest and the Northwest Steve and his band earned a following of eclectic fans. Steve is set to release his new album 'Hello from the Up-Down Room.' on Mushroom Cloud Records. Steve will be touring in support of the new record and label in 2007.
The Foundation has had many incarnations since it’s inception in 2001. The music is labeled as 'Soul-Core'. Steve developed the sound to please his veried musical interests. Part Sonic Youth, part Ryan Adams, and a splash of David Bowie filtered through motown rock and roll gives you an idea of Steve's musical depth. Steve had envisioned the members being able to come and go as they pleased to keep the performances fresh. Steve took some time off to record with a Rick Rubin produced project To My Surprise. Now Steve is back with new music accompanied by enigmatic drummer Swiggz. His drumming is controlled explosions of time with an authoritative grasp on what it takes to wrangle in Steve's emotionally charged songs. On bass, Greg H. possesses the uncanny ability of bringing to life the essence of Motown bass lines that move the music effortlessly from remorse-ladened songs to jubilant numbers and back again. The band toured as a trio for some time until English-born guitarist Ricc Terranova joined the group. Ricc’s empathetic approach to music was the shot in arm Steve was looking for.
The latest album called Hello from the Up-Down Room is due on April 10. The US tour slated to start in the summer of ’07 to support the album’s US and European distribution. Look for Steve Robinson and The Foundation to be in your area bringing their dynamic, emotionally charged music and stage show with them.
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