R B is a multi-instrumentalist who grew up in Florida, went to high school in Maryland and joined the Navy in ’92 & is now a retired Chief. He has been happily married since 1999. Several years ago, friends who were on the same ship taught R B the major guitar chords. While stationed in the UK, R B played gigs, mostly open mic nights, with pals JJ, Matt and Brian. He was also rhythm guitarist for the band JJ Ryan.
In 2007, R B finished recording the debut CD, “Acoustic Rambling.” Matt Mann, helped R B record three of the songs on the CD. In late 2007 / early 2008, R B went through some life changing medical problems, which inspired many of the songs on my second CD, The Balance. His hope is that the music gives whoever listens hope during hard times. In 2009, a five song EP, “Things Hidden” was released.
2010 was highlighted by several live performances, appearances on Blog Talk Radio and the release of the third full length album “Things Hidden Things Revealed” which has sold copies in the United States, Belgium, France, Czechia, New Zealand and Australia.
2011 saw new album of original songs by R B, “Back to You” was released in March. The songs were mastered at XSIV Studios by Matthew Mann!
In 2012, R B performed live more often than any other year to date.
The album “From the Basement to the Ceiling” was recorded and released in 2018. Following promotion of live performances, R B returned to the top spot on Denver’s ReverbNation Christian Rock charts in late February and early March of 2017. “Feel That Way” was released in March 2014 and in September of the same year, R B reached #1 on the Christian Rock ReverbNation charts for Denver. The instrumental “Basswriter” was also added exclusively to R B’s Soundcloud page in October.
2019 was a busy year with the release of the “Sight” EP and Saint Patrick’s Day Performance at Cervantes The Other Side in Denver.
In 2021, R B joined Westword Award winning band Pilot Haus as the new bass player.
In 2022, R B was excited to perform live again, notably during the Run The Rocks Event at the Historic Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival in July.
So Far in 2023, R B released the single, “It’s Only Life,” and has continued live performances at The Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival and FACC Denver.