Rob Spalding

"What can you say about Rob Spalding? That he is a talented individual, that he has undeniable charisma, that he writes gently heartfelt, sumneresque jazz inflected tunes, that he never takes the easy option? Rob can be found playing both guitar & clarinet on a quality set of songs that have both space to breathe & sigh gently. A previous reviewer stated that rob’s songs circle above you in a desert sky! All these comments ring true, yet there is so much more to Rob Spalding, you only have to ask Christophe Piscine. Just don’t ask him to tune your guitar!"

Andy Cottle, October 07.

“Work can be fun because you can photocopy your arse” - it was Rob Spalding making light conversation before going into his acoustic support.... I have heard Rob play a number of times and his music has a very soothing feel to it. His lyrics are very introspect and at times philosophical and his vocals have a comforting familiarity about them. Good traits for an acoustic singer/songwriter to have! In ‘Under The Moon’ he sang “the world has got me so confused, why is the world so full of fear? These are the strings that keep me here”, followed by “seeing the stars is what keeps me sane, underneath the moon I was seeking my reflection.” This is the kind of thing you want to hear when you’ve closed your bedroom door after a long day and just want time to sit and think. Although he doesn’t usually play covers, he played two tributes to John Martyn utilising a similar accent and delicate picking style. Three originals dealing with themes of detachment and, more importantly , hope followed on. In ‘County Of Sky’ he sung about that feeling we all get at one time or another of feeling that we’re on the outside looking in and wanting to simply fly away. “Deep deep down I don’t feel like I’m from this town”. He left us with a positive outlook in the last two songs singing “I wasn’t born for fighting, I was only born for playing, all I want to do is pleasurize my brain” and “I saw goodness in the darkest place, messages from space could be all around you.” An interesting and thoughtful point to leave us with. "

Ed Hutchinson, Jan 07.

"A name destined for a big future!"

David Lassman, Jan 07.

"His look is completely the lone troupadour and he has a strong raw vocal to match as he sings about love, life and finding oneself."

Ed Hutchinson, Porter Cellar Bar.

"Rob is cool, but not too cool to pour out his heart with no holds barred. His songs express the surfer within with his heart of pure gold, whilst his playing style provides an uncomplicated and strong base for his immensely powerful voice. I could not help but warm to Robin, because what he sings is such a pure and true representation of his feelings and his philosophy. "

Rich Maya, 5unsigned.com

"Rob Spalding has a sting like vocal style with a set of up-tempo tunes. A little mid Atlantic in accent, finished with two really good slow tunes, which gives a hint of which way to go. Particularly the one that sounds good at home, "All I want to do is pleasurize my brain" - the kind of tunes that circle above in a hot desert sky."

Andy Cottle, Decode Magazine.