Robby Overfield Music

Hey Everyone,

We have decided to do a early release of”The Breaks” for those of you who can not make the CD release May 12th.  Its easy to do!  Just click the “Add to Cart” Button Below and we will ship one your way.  We even included shipping for you during this special release.  Get ‘em while you can!  We will update our BuyMusic page by the May 12th release date for other options (iTunes, CDBaby, etc….)

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1. The Breaks
2. Send ‘Em Away
3. Hard to Find
4. Whatever Happened
5. North Bound Gospel Train
6. This House

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Mark your calendars for May 12th at the Henry Strater Theater for the highly anticipated release of “The Breaks”. Doors open at 6:30pm and kids 10 and under get in free! We will have two of our Stillwater Foundation Kids bands opening up for us as well a guest band (you will just have to come to find out). Robby Overfield and The Breaks will go on around 9pm. Even though it is all ages, there will be a bar for the adults. Tickets are $10 and available at the Strater Theater, Katzin Music, Durango Diner, Animas Trading Company and Southwest Sound. You can also go to the Stillwater Foundation as tickets will be there also. Look forward to seeing you all there and thank you for the support. It truly is a dream come true.

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Hey Everyone!
Wow! What a crazy month it has been! Just got back from a mini tour in Arizona, the EP just got mixed/mastered AND the CD release party is ready to be announced at the Henry Strater Theater. Tickets will be $10 and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Stillwater Foundation. You will be able to pick up your tickets at Southwest Sound, Animas Trading Company, The Strater Theater, or contact me directly and I will personally deliver your tickets. We will also have two of the Stillwater Foundation bands opening the act with another surprise band to come! This has been a dream in the process and I would love everyone’s support so come on out Saturday, May 12th for the unveiling of what I think is an incredible work of art, and hope you think the same. For more information call (970) 759-4827 or email info@robbyoverfield.com. Spread the word, if there was ever an event for friends and fans to come to it is this one! Look forward to seeing you all there.

I will leave you on that bright note and I will also leave you with a hilarious photo from our show up at Purgatory. Yes, Neil is in a bunny suit and yes, I am wearing a one-piece denim suit…..and yes Jesse looks like he came straight out of a 1920′s speak-easy……trust me, we still looked normal compared to some of the stuff we saw that day. We should all be so fortunate to do what we love and love what we do

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Hey Everyone,
As we get ready to head down to Santa Fe for the weekend, I wanted to leave you with a few tracks from some shows we had over February in Durango and Telluride. A special thanks to Zack Jones on Saxophone, Neil Hemphill on Drums, Jesse Ogle on Bass and Ben Scharf on Keys. These guys are quite possibly the best in the business and without them, there is no Robby Overfield. So make sure to give them all the praise they deserve and we will see you all in Santa Fe this weekend! Stay tuned for the Album release which has been delayed to May 12th but for VERY good reason More details to come!

-Robby-

Robby Overfield Trio Live Tracks by Robby Overfield

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Happy Holidays,

The tracks are well underway for the upcoming EP “The Breaks”. Things have been going smoothly and I can’t say how thankful I am to Jesse Ogle and Dave Rodriguez, who have helped round the sound out so much during the process. Anyway, enough with the babbling, take a listen and feel free to leave feedback and let me know what ya think! The Album should be out for sale sometime at the end of January/Beginning of February.

-Robby-

“The Breaks” EP Sample Clips by Robby Overfield

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Recently, my musical endeavors have become subject to a new perspective on the phrase “capture the message”. My creative time is usually consumed by lyrics, rhythm, melodies, harmonies……the usual. However, my attention has slightly shifted to something a little different, yet powerful none-the-less………….the power of film. I had been watching a few different types of videos and films that really do a great job of capturing the integrity of a song through visuals…..what a 1, 2 combo!!!!

This past summer, Randy Parker, from Silver Summit Films, filmed a show of mine at Fort Lewis College. It was the first time I had ever been exposed to “cameras” all around me during a performance…..but I didn’t mind it one bit (I am used to seeing much more distracting things at shows hehe). We just so happened to have an incredible sunset waiting for us after the show as well, which help set up the “capture” component of the song they were highlighting. The tune “What Ever Happened?” is an ode to taking the long way home, trying to slow life down, remembering the miracle of walking this earth everyday. I think Randy and Silver Summit did a great job of relaying that message through film, what do you think?

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Recording in the Studio, in my humble opinion, is one of the biggest challenges an artist faces when making an album. So many times in music, artists allow the songs to take them to new places, try new things, improv……..etc….This is NOT the case in the studio. Recording requires focus, timing, syncopation, structure, predictability, perfection (term loosely used). On Sunday night, myself, Jesse Ogle and Dave Rodriguez set into Stillwater to do just that…..Mission Accomplished….with a nice affirmation that it ALL starts with rhythm.

We got the 6 base tracks for the EP “The Breaks” down pretty handily. I think if we practiced more (If I Practiced More) it would have been even more seamless….but awesome none-the-less. SO what are the tracks, you ask? Stay tuned Its amazing how mature musicians can read off of each other and fall into the proverbial “pocket” so quickly and efficiently……Mind you, this is all while keeping things incredibly simple…..and we all know….simple is COMPLEX AND TREMENDOUSLY DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE. Our good friend Greg Cairns came in that evening to document some of our studio time. Attached is a short video clip of our Sunday funday. Stay tuned for more updates of our progress, and more importantly, the album!

-Robby-

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After our show in Durango last Thursday night, the band shuffled on down to Santa Fe for a show at the infamous Cowgirl Hall of Fame for a Friday nighter. We got there with about 5 minutes to spare after driving, setting up, set list, slamming a beer…etc. The place stayed packed the whole night with people dancing, conversing and being more complimentary of the music than we ever thought! The owner, Stephanie, was very surprised and elated at the crowd we drew. I also got to see an old friend from High School as well as an old pal from Durango who are living in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

The next day, we arrived in Taos. Haven’t been though this part of the state in years and was instantly reminded of how much I love its landscapes and adobe villages. We stopped in at Eske’s Brew pub for a beer, watched a horrible movie on USA, set up about 6:00 and began playing what would become one of the most memorable shows in Taos history. After two guitar solos on top of dinner tables, one broken water glass, and countless sweet dance moves by the lovely ladies in the crowd, a kind gentleman threw 100 dollars in our tip jar to keep playing past our set time. Truly an amazing experience. Again, the feedback was incredible…….Just didn’t expect that white out driving back to Durango on Sunday. Love the road….love my friends, love music, love the fans………….I guess New Mexico is for lovers….

here is a short clip a kind gentlemen put on his website, lets not forget how lucky we all are

Robbie Overfield from Mickey Goetz on Vimeo.

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DURANGO, Colo. – The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College has announced that local favorite Robby Overfield will open for acoustic rock/reggae artist Trevor Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Original special guest Cas Haley has cancelled his visit to Durango for unspecified reasons.

“We apologize to our patrons who had been looking forward to seeing Cas Haley. Things happen and show cancellations are one of the downsides of this business,” said Charles Leslie, Concert Hall director. “We are, however, thrilled that Robby Overfield will step in. He’s a great emerging talent and audiences love him.”

Robby Overfield is lauded as an acoustic musician who blends the art of storytelling and genuine lyrics with a powerful voice. Originally from Detroit, Mich., Overfield has continued to expand his musical framework from his base in Durango, Colo., including unique perspectives on his own life and encounters. With an ability to captivate with his live performances, Overfield is said to leave his audiences changed by the power of music and emotion.

“I’m a sucker for acoustic ballads,” said Overfield in an earlier interview. “I love the poetry of their words and the story within their poetry. Embellished or straight-forward, they are usually those based-on-a-real-experience narratives.”
Tickets for Trevor Hall with special guest Robby Overfield ($15/$22) are available on line at www.durangoconcerts.com or by calling 970.247.7657, or at the Ticket Office in Downtown Durango at 7th St. and Main Ave. All sales final.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m., with doors to the Concert Hall and concessions, serving beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, opening at 6:30 p.m.

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Last week, Hello Dollface released their anticipated album “Speaker Door” with a huge CD release party at the Strater Theater. All proceeds went to the Stillwater Foundation……….SOLD out, which was great both for the kids and the band. The crowd was electric, the musicians were on their A game and the Robby Overfield Trio was fortunate enough to be a part of it all. It was our first show with Neil Hemphill on the drums……….What a diverse set of chops on this guy. Something about the sound a trio makes that just gets me revved up everytime…….needless to say, it was a great show.

The next day, The ROT headed down to Buckely Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to headline the 2nd annual Applefest. I did not expect such a packed crowd……there must have been 500 or 600 people there. This time we had David Rodriguez on drums and Chris Ross on trumpet as a special guest. Dave and Jesse (bass) were completely dialed in which made playing a breeze. A kind fan in the crowd posted a video of us playing an encore covering “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder. Another great weekend of music. A big thank you to the Stillwater Foundation, Hello Dollface, Orchestra De Salsa, Grand Central and all the folks that came out to support local music. Here is the video from Sunday.

-Robby-

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