Bio, Friends, & Discography

Bio & History

A dynamic performer, and arguably the most prolific guitar performer in the history of South Australia, Richie Robinson's passion lies somewhere between funk, jazz, rock, and the blues.

Sometimes you'll hear every flavour at once - other times, you'll hear a well-travelled master of jazz and blues guitar.

Richie will change your expectations of the instrument with the ability to improvise and innovate as a free thinker, and the heart and soul to keep it real.

Richie’s Gigs & Residencies

A tribute to many gigs around Australia and overseas who have supported live music.

Rydges Southpark, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency

Adelaide Casino Pub Bar
Guitar Soloist - Residency

Adelaide Casino Restaurant
Guitar Soloist - Residency

The Casino Club, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency

Sarah’s Restaurant, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist & Musical Director - Residency

Norwood Place, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency

David Jones, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency

Bojangles Nightclub, Alice Springs
The Buzz Boys – Guitarist, Bandleader - Residency

Bojangles Nightclub, Alice Springs
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency

The Nest Nightclub, Cairns
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency

The Playhouse Nightclub, Palm Beach
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency

The Avenues Nightclub-Restaurant, Surfer’s Paradise
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency

Jules Bar-Nightclub, Adelaide
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency

The Marion Hotel, Fluers Bistro, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency

The Black Rose Piano Bar, Adelaide
The Buzz Boys - Guitar / Vocal / Bandleader
Residency

The Producers Hotel, Adelaide
The Artisan Jazz Project – Guitarist - Residency

Melbourne Cricket Ground
Adelaide Town Hall
The Entertainment Centre
Festival Theatre
The Convention Centre
The Intercontinental Hotel
…and an extensive list of fine South Australian wineries,
clubs, pubs and restaurants
as a soloist, band memeber, and bandleader.

Appearances with Celebrities

Jeremy Cordeau
Maggie Beer
Bert Newton
Andrew Fielke
Anne Wills
Sofie Monk
Kate Ceberano
John Schumann
John & James Morrison
Rachael Beck
Silvie Paladino
Dorinda Hafner
Rusty Anderson
The Proclaimers

and many more…

Vocalists


Kieth Johns
Singer with Stevie Wonder Band
On-Stage Jamming - 1988

Rusty Anderson
Guiarist / Vocalist with Paul McCartney
Recording Projects 2005 - 2008

Carmine Scalzi
Acclaimed Singer
The James Brothers - 1985 - 1992
On-Stage Jamming 1992 - Current

Dominic Guida
Acclaimed National & International Singer
Duo 2007 - Current

Catherine Lambert
Acclaimed Singer & Radio Host
Duo, Jazz & Party Bands 1999 - 2007

Dino Jag
Reknown Vocalist
Dino’s Duo, D.C Acoustic 2000 - 2003

Ed Watson
Reknown Vocalist
Richie’s Duo, & Ed’s Band, Fever 2005 - Current

Louise Pearson
Acclaimed Singer
Band & Duo Recording - 2018

Tina James
Richie’s Duo, Acoustic Australiana - 2021 - 2023

Bonnie Galiia
Reknown Singer & Entertainer
Special Guest Appearances 2014 - Current


….and many more


Piano / Keys

Joe James
World-Class Pianist Keyboardist
The James Brothers 1985 - 1992
On-Stage Jamming 1992 - Current

Rob Mills
World-Class Pianist / Keyboardist
with Richie’s Band, The Buzz Boys 1990 - 1994
The Catherine Lambert Band 1999 to 2007

Dave McEvoy
World-Class Pianist / Conservatorium Jazz Teacher
with Richie’s Band, The Jazz Kats 1999 - 2007

…and many more

Bass & Double Bass


Nathan Watts
Bassist with The Stevie Wonder Band
On-Stage Jamming 1988

Quinton Dunne
Renown Australian Bassist
Various Bands and Duos with Richie 1999 - Current

Mike Haynes
2000 - 2007

…and many more


Drummers

Antero Ceschin
World-Class Drummer and Harmonica Player
Various Duos and bands with Richie 1999 - 2007

JJ Hackett
World-Class Drummer
Various Duos and bands with Richie 1999 - 2007

Mark Meyer
World-Class Drummer
Bands with Richie 2019 - Current

Mario Marino, Craig Lauritson
World-Class Drummers
Band Work with Richie 2002 - 2008

Band Members & Music Friends

Humble thanks to many great musicians & persnalities
past & present for sharing the stage & studio with Richie

Acoustic Instrumental

Great for Weddings & Formal Occasions

Ain’t No Sunshine - Wilson Pickett
Amazing Grace - Traditional
As Time Goes By - Nat King Cole
At Last - Various Artists
Autumn Leaves - Various Artists
Body & Soul - Ella & Luois
C Jam Blues - Duke Ellington
Can’t Buy Me Love - Beatles
Can’t Take My Eyes Offa You - Frankie Valli
Come Together - Beatles
Cry Me a River - Diana Krall
Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House
Forever Now - Cold Chisel
Friday On My Mind - Easybeats
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Have You Met Miss Jones - Robbie Williams
I Feel Like Making Love To You - Roberta Flack
I Hope I Never - Split Enz
I’ll Be Gone - Spectrum
Imagine - John Lennon
It’s Almost Summer - Billy Thorpe
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Look What You’ve Done - Jet
Making Whoopee - Doris Day
My Cherie Amor - Stevie Wonder
Night & Day - Frank Sinatra
Pegleg Jack - George Benson
Reckless - Australian Crawl
Reminiscing - Little River Band
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Take 5 - Paul Desmond
These Boots Are Mde For Walkin’ - Nancy Sinatra
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
Waltzing Matilda - Traditional
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder

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