ROBERT SOCIA

www.robertsocia.com

When Robert Socia is onstage singing, he is lost in the music. He stands tall and lanky, his eyes closed, his head thrown back. It is heartfelt, 100 percent. It's even more impressive when audience members learn he's performing his own songs.

Socia is a native of Austin who has spent the past 10 years honing his guitar and songwriting talents by playing with Austin bands such as Southern Fried, Ryan Bingham and Britton Curry. His own roots rock sound has been influenced by the likes of Steve Earle, The Band and Little Feat.

His touring band features a unique blend of musical artists, with Socia handling lead vocals and rhythm, slide and lead guitars. Brian Beken picks the mandolin, Andrew Davis rubs the cello and award-winning Andy Tindall wails on the fiddle. Eric Smith adds bass, Bruce James a piano and Jimmy Anderson the drums. The dynamic of the band comes through their instrumental harmonies and solos.

The band's beat is palpable, with tunes ranging from rockers to ballads to the occasional instrumental. Socia's lyrics detail life's dreams, lessons and relationships, and songs such as “The Armadillo Song” and “Black Texas Gold” showcase his Lone Star roots.

Songwriting is his strength. “Songwriting is such an important part of music and a way for me to really express myself,” Socia says. “If I can tell a good story that someone relates to, then I feel I have done my job.”

“American Blues” and “10 Long Miles” are just two cuts on Socia's self-titled debut, released Feb. 21, 2006.

Contacts:

Booking:
Aggie Gardner, Triple Play Enterprises, 512.653.7282, aggie@tripleplayenterprises.com

Media:
Heidi Labensart, McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.698.2621, heidi@mcguckinpr.com

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February 13, 2006

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Robert Socia Band CD Released Feb. 21, 2006

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