Friends, Bio, & Discography
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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.
A few gigs of note…
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Anzac Day Match, sharing the stage with Kate Ceberano, audience of 70,000 to 100,000
Adelaide Oval
Richie’s Jazz Kats is exclusive entertainment for the
Inaugural International Rugby Sevens Event
daily audience of 14,000
Adelaide Town Hall
Various full-house events,
sharing the shage with various celebritries.
The Entertainment Centre
Festival Theatre
The Convention Centre
The Intercontinental Hotel
Various notable events
Some of Richie’s Regular Gigs
The Publisher’s Hotel, Adelaide
The Artisan Jazz Project
Guitarist - Residency
Norwood Place, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency
David Jones Foyer, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency
Adelaide Casino Restaurant
Guitar Soloist - Residency
Rydges Southpark, Adelaide
Guitar Soloist - Residency
Sarah’s Restaurant, Adelaide
Jazz Guitar Soloist & Musical Director - Residency
Bojangles Nightclub, Alice Springs
The Buzz Boys – Guitar / Vocalist / Bandleader - Residency
The Playhouse Nightclub, Palm Beach
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
The Avenues Nightclub-Restaurant, Surfer’s Paradise
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
Bojangles Nightclub, Alice Springs
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
Jindabyne Ski Resort - NSW
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
The Nest Nightclub, Cairns
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
Jules Bar-Nightclub, Adelaide
The James Brothers – Guitarist - Residency
The Casino Club, Adelaide
Guitar / Vocal Soloist - Residency
Fleurs Bistro - Marion Hotel, Adelaide
Guitar / Vocal Soloist - Residency
The Black Rose Piano Bar, Adelaide
The Buzz Boys
- Guitar / Vocal / Bandleader - Residency
Adelaide Casino Pub Bar
Guitar / Vocal Soloist - Residency
…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
Guitarist / Vocalist with Paul McCartney
Recording Projects 2005 - 2008
Carmine Scalzi
Acclaimed National 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 2024 - Current
Mario Marino, Craig Lauritson, Laurie Kennedy, John Stevens
World-Class Drummers
Band Work with Richie 2000 - 2018
…and many more
Humble thanks to many great musicians & persnalities
past & present for sharing the stage & studio with Richie
Band Members & Music Friends
Richie’s Discography
Current Recordings
Samples & Recordings of a few of Richie’s More Recent Bands, Duos, and Solo Shows.
Siorree 1 & 2
Duet albums with Catherine Lambert
Mid 2000s
Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Fingertalk
2018
Solo Acoustic Jazz Album
A collection of recordings from 2003 to 2018
Nitro Jazz Ensemble I & II
2004 to Current
Smooth Groove Jazz albums
Featuring Acoustic & Semi Acoustic Guitar
Accoustic Australiana
2000 to Current
Various single track recordings,
solo, and with a variety of artists
Featuring Acoustic Versions of Australiana
Artists include - Tina James, Louise Patterson, Gavin Clarke, Les Millar, Andrew Vince, Tom Stehlik, Antero Ceschin,
Richie’s Discography
Historical Dicography
Various recordings for Adelaide songwriters
Studio Guitarist,1978 -1980Various live recordings with James Brothers and others
Guitarist, 1980 -1988Various Original Projects and Orchestrations
Writer, Orchestrator, Guitarist, Vocalist,1988 - 1994SCALA Section Winner for the song Wings
Guitar / Vocal / Songwriter,1994Living in Suburbia album release by The Bite
Guitar / Vocal / Songwriter / Producer, 1995
Regular radioplay in South AustraliaAnomaly EP release by Waiting for Venus
Guitar / Vocal / Songwriter / Producer, 1997
Debut at Number 1 on SA Charts on night of release
Regular radioplay in South AustraliaVarious Original Projects and Sound Scores,
Writer, Orchestrator, Producer, Guitarist, Vocalist,1999 - 2003Various releases and publications on the Blue Pie label, including Rusty Anderson from the Paul McCartney band, under the AKA Farkaster.
Guitar / Producer, 2003 - 2007
Achieved the cover of Radio magazine
over Keith Urban for one of the releases.Fingertalk EP / Album release
Jazz Instrumental Acoustic Guitar, 2018Filmscore for the Adam Weber film, The Body
Composer / Sound Production
Multiple Awards for the Score & Sound
on the Calibre Music Records Label - 2020 -2021Filmscore for the Natasha Wanganee film, Bunker.
Composer / Sound Production
on the Calibre Music Records Label - 2021 -2022Single Releases from the Michael Box, album ERB1
On the Calibre Music Records label
Guitar / Producer - 2018 CurrentSingle Releases from the Adam Weber album Painted New
On the Calibre Music Records label
Guitar / Producer - 2023 Current