Bob Grubel is a singer and songwriter with 11 recorded cd's of his own music to date. With the release of Dance When Your Soul Brings You Near,in late 2006, Bob has put together a compelling group of songs centered on the experience of love in this world, with great performances from many of the finest musicians living in the mid-Atlantic area. This project was completed over six months with Bob working with the Awakened Studio group in Roanoke Va. The songs on this cd reflect Bob's maturing musical capabilities and diverse styles that continue to be expressed in his songs. These songs have a richness and depth that calls in the listener to his or her own inner experience and prompts many a smile or tear. Bob's main instrument is the piano which he has played since his youth. His funky/smooth, spontaneous style has a distinctive character that has emerged over the years as he has grown as a player/writer. Bob often plays lengthy spontaneous selections and has "channeled" music for others during healing ceremonies, both vocal and instrumental. Rivers From The Sun", released in 2005, is a compilation of instrumental selections that he has written or "channeled" in the past year. This cd is receiving great praise from those who have purchased it. Bob performs all the tracks except for Nightshades which is a live track with his group Grace Note including Martin Scudder on electric violin and Tom Williams on acoustic guitar. Bob is a certified massage therapist and works with developmentally challenged individuals. His work as a massage therapist gave him understanding of what musical expressions enhance healing. The music on Rivers From the Sun came surrounded by the intention to be of use for relaxation, inspiration, meditation and during massage and energy work. Praise for Rivers from the Sun: We listened today and just love it. The CD is perfect background music for making a spiritual connection. Good ol' serenity. - Lou and Brant It's really beautiful. It is so much more musically interesting than other things in the genre, and I love your playing. - Betsey Alexander It's great; I really like it...very meditative. I play it at the office and also in the car. I really appreciate the breadth of your talent. I think I"ll play it right now. - Celeste Bob, I got your CD and think it's GREAT. Very nice work. Ambient easy listening instrumentals are candy for my soul, so thanks. - Frank Dieter I played it for 2 straight days and meditated to it the second morning. I love it! - Amy Adams As a singer/songwriter Bob Grubel has appeared in many venues over his lifetime of song. As early as 7 years old he began singing in church and local choirs. He appeared with choirs in Carnegie Hall and St. John's Cathedral in New York City. Throughout his twenties and thirties he sang with several several folk/rock bands and began to explore writing music. Bob began recording in 1987 releasing three early albums on cassette only. In 1991 he released his first cd titled Lifetimes and Ages. This cd contains beautiful, full arrangements with soaring vocal selections and rich tonal qualities enhanced by great acoustic performances. In 1994 he released his first cd with Grace Note, the trio he plays with, titled I Always Dreamed of Flying. Bob has performed with the trio since 1991 in many venues across the middle Atlantic states. Bob and Grace Note have performed at many Unity Churches throughout the southeast as well. In 2001 Grace Note also released The Fragrance of the Rose. About this cd a recent listener said: "I have recently discovered Bob Grubel's CD "Fragrance of the Rose" and recommend it without reservation. This compilation of a delightful musical tapestry and of diverse and deeply spiritually inspiring lyrics has filled my life with joy. I listen to it often, and it is always a refreshing experience. I confess that I actually did find myself thinking that I was amazed that a man could manifest such heart-resonating lyrics (!). The harmonies are wonderfully synchronized, and the instrumental pieces exquisitely performed." Christine Behrens, Stewartsville Va. Grace Note's style had become very recognizable in large part due to the soaring violin work of Martin Scudder and the rich harmonies created by the blend of their three voices. After 14 years together Grace Note returned to duo status. BoB and Tom Williams continue to perform rendering a more folk/rock blend of material. In 1997 BoB released another solo effort, Keep the Light Burning. This cd has many guest musicians and three tracks with a choir. What some have said about this cd: "I love your music. Like wings it lifts and carries" Kay Robbins, Roseland Va. "Bob, your music is a gift. As it fills my spirit with the light, it reminds me to laugh, live, and love." Linda Crist, Lynchburg, Va. His lyrical content has always been chosen to uplift the listener and many songs come as if a gift of greater understanding is being offered for Bob as well as the listener. Sometimes profound, sometimes simple the lyrics will open tears, laughter and familiar smiles. During the last thirty years music and song have come to Bob in many different ways. He has received 7 songs in his dreams all of which contain powerful lyrics about how to live in this time of challenge and change. He and his partner Florence live in Floyd Va. where he has resided since 1980. Bob can be reached at singnbob@hotmail.com or www.myspace.com/bobgrubel 540-745-3978