| Robin is a singer-songwriter from NYC whose music is a mix of folk, pop, rock, blues, country and jazz. She calls her music "Acousticness." Stong soulful singing and memorable original songs make a lasting impact on her audiences. Her songs have been recorded on Fast Folk and Atlantic Records. She was a finalist at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival (1989) in Texas, the premier songwriting festival in the country. Robin was also signed to Bob Dylan's publishing company as a writer for two years. She has performed in over 43 states and several countries, including Japan, Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, Holland and Denmark. For the past 10 years Robin has been performing extensively for college audiences across the U.S. Her first album "SLOW BURN" was released initially as an independent in 1989. It was subsequently picked up for release in Europe by Swiss label BRAMBUS Records and received rave reviews. Robin did her first European tour in 1994 and has spent part of every summer since touring Europe, especially Denmark. In 1997 Band Together Records (now defunct) re-released SLOW BURN on CD in the USA. Robin's second CD "Acousticness" was released in 2000. Robin has won music competitions at the Riverbank/Walden Radio Folk Festival and the NJ Folk Festival, and showcased at both the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, the NJ Folk Festival, The Napa Folk Festival and Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference. But her favorite gig of recent years was singing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden in NYC for her beloved New York Knicks! Robin plays both guitar and banjo. Her superb musicianship, powerful songs, strong singing and relaxed performing style win over audiences everywhere. She majored in Music at SUNY-Stony Brook with a concentration in Classical Guitar). Describing her music as "Acousticness", Robin mixes many styles of music - folk, pop, rock, jazz and blues- in an acoustic base. In a show, you might hear a jazz standard, a blues song, or a instrumental banjo dance tune scattered among her original compositions. Her music has the musical sophistication of James Taylor with the lyrical sensitivity of Joni Mitchell, and strong vocals like Linda Ronstadt or blues-influenced like Bonnie Raitt. Robin also does a concert-lecture entitled "Images of Women," a look at women's lives thru traditional Anglo and Afro-American folk songs, as well as family and children's programs (see "Other Shows"). She is listed in the Southern Conn. Library Council Resource Directory and is also eligible for Meet The Composer grants. She is a performer-clinician for Martin Guitars. For further information, please e-mail ReachRobin@robingreenstein.com |
1977 - Quarter Finalist,American Song Festival
1978 - Awarded a Federal CETA Grant for performing artists, NYC
1989 - Kerrville Folk Festival,finalist, New Folk Competition
1993 - Chosen as a touring artist for Penn State Cultural Arts Series
1993 - Nominated Best Female Entertainer,Campus Activities Today, Reader's Choice Awards
1994 - First tour of Europe
1995 - Riverbank Folk festival competition - winner
1996 - New Jersey Folk Festival New Folk Competition - winner
Selected for New Artist Showcase at Falcon Ridge Festival
Selected to showcase at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference
1997 - Informal showcase at NEFA, showcased at NACA Pac NW Conference
1998 - Showcase, NACA and APCA conventions; "Montel Williams" show
1999 - Finalist, NAPA Valley Folk Festival Songwriting Contest, Napa,CA
Voted 1999 Outstanding Associate Member, NACA East Coast Region
Featured in the video HOW TO GET THE GIGS THAT PAY BIG BUCKS.
2000 - New CD "Acousticness" released. Begins working with Martin Guitars.
2001 - Begins working as a headline Entertainer for the Renaissance Cruise Line.
2002 - Performs in China with Martin Guitars.
2003 - New CD "Images of Women", featuring traditional Anglo and Afro-American folksongs, released.
* Fast Folk - 2 songs on the Fast Folk Recordings * Atlantic Records: Janice Payson "Person to Person" (2 songs co-written with Janice Payson: "Thieves In The Night"; and "Dreams Come True.") This recording is out of print.
"Acousticness"; (CD
only). 12 songs (11 original songs by Robin,
one song by Bob Dylan). Two of the tracks were recorded in New Orleans with
members of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's band. full production. Windy Records
"SLOW BURN" - (LP,
cassette and CD). Brambus Records outside
the U.S., Windy Records in the U.S.
The LP and cassette version have 10 songs; (9 original, 1 cover); the CD has
14 songs (12 original, 2 covers). A collection of mostly
original music with full band backing.
"Images of Women" - (cassette, soon to be available on CD). Traditional
Anglo-American and Afro-American folk
songs by and about women. Performed solo live in the studio with
no overdubs on guitar, banjo and vocals. Windy Records
"Art Is A Language" - (cassette) Music for those young at heart.
Includes 2 original songs,
some traditional banjo tunes, and contemporary children's music. Production
includes guitar, banjo, fiddle,
bass, and assorted special sound effects. Windy Records