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 Doors

8.00pm

Rob Tognoni

8.45pm

approx

It's been quite a couple of years since we last booked Rob Tognoni, but it's not for the want of trying. Rob is a seriously brilliant guitarist. He's also from Australia, but don't let that put you off Bruce. Anyway all that sunshine, kangaroos and healthy living would give anyone the blues - either that or the lager. Importantly we cannot recommend this gig too highly. The Northeast weather should be ok .... but whatever the weather, it's going to be a hot one with Rob Tognoni!

Rob Tognoni Band

Unusual Name – Awesome Guitarist

There were three things that did not quite seem to stack up for a blues guitarist called Rob Tognoni. First his name sounds Italian, so not exactly the home of the blues, second he’s actually from Australia [well Tasmania] which only makes matters worse, third he’s an awesome guitarist. Yes, despite having a name like that and coming from down-under this is one hell of a guitar player.

Maybe all that sunshine and healthy living would give anyone the blues - either that or the lager.

When you see Tognoni play, you hear a 40 year legacy under his searing lead lines.  But whilst he is a very powerful player, able to bring out power chords and driving riffs, there is also a subtle side to his playing that definitely reflects some of his influences, listed as including BB King, Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad and Tony Joe White.  His work is a combination of blues, classic rock and blues/rock, which is executed with utmost passion and precision.

On his live performances, one recent festival review commented, “Things picked up when Rob Tognoni took to the stage, his dexterity on guitar was truly awe-inspiring. He played over an hour of songs backed by his technically mind-blowing  guitar and some funky low beats from his bassist. Armed with a Stratocaster, Tognoni let loose with countless blue's licks.  I particularly liked Dark Angel, as well as Bad Girl which was one of his most rocking numbers. It was all impressive, sometimes guitar-led music can get boring when it gets technical to the extreme, but with Tognoni it was just a case of standing back in appreciation for his skills. A true Tasmanian Devil..."

And another review reads; “The audience were captured by the rhythm and some people started dancing, but the majority just stared on Tognoni's hands. His fingers were moving with breath taking speed  over the strings of his white guitar. In particular during his solo parts, people were just stunned and left with their mouths wide open due to his high precision playing. Tognoni meanwhile stayed totally relaxed, just as if guitar playing was the most natural thing in the world..."

Tognoni is no stranger to the Northeast having first played at the famous Cellar Club in 1996 a couple of years after he was introduced to the European scene by blues master Dave Hole. He may not be a household name, but be assured, Rob Tognoni delivers a 100% powerfully charged experience with every performance.  There is simply no compromise, which is strongly evident in his music. After 30 years his explosive guitar playing and unique songs are now being compared with the greats of his genre and have firmly established him across the European venues and festivals as well as gaining many fans of hard blues rock worldwide.

With tickets priced at only £9.00, give yourself a treat and see this guy in action.

When you listen to his music, you hear a 40 year legacy under his searing lead lines..."

Total Guitar Magazine UK

"Whilst Rob is a very powerful player, able to bring out power chords and driving riffs, there is also a subtle side to his playing that definitely reflects some of his influences, listed as including BB King, Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad and Tony Joe White..."

Blues Matters Magazine UK

"A stunning guitarist with killer licks and a fine blues rock feel..."

Jazz FM, London UK

"Australian Rob Tognoni is one of the finest guitar players around today. His work is a combination of classic rock, blues, and blues/rock and is done with utmost passion and precision..."

Bandit Blues Radio USA

"Things picked up again when Rob Tognoni took to the stage, his dexterity on guitar was truly awe-inspiring. Hailing from Tasmania,  he played over an hour of  songs backed by his technically mind-blowing  guitar, and some funky low beats  from his bassist. Armed with  a Stratocaster, Tognoni let loose with  countless blue's licks.  I particularly liked Dark Angel, as well as Bad Girl  which was  one of his most rocking tracks. It was all impressive, sometimes  guitar-led music can get boring when it gets technical to the  extreme, but with  Tognoni it was just a case of standing back  in appreciation for his skills. A  true Tasmanian Devil..."

Speyside Music Festival Review -  Music Vice, UK

"The audience were captured by the rhythm and  some  people started dancing, but the majority just stared upon  Tognoni's hands. His  fingers were moving with breath taking speed  over the strings of his white  guitar. Particularly during his  solo parts, people were just stunned and left  with their mouths  wide open due to his high precision guitar playing. Rob  meanwhile  stayed totally relaxed, just as if guitar playing was the most natural  thing in the world..."
Kölnische Rundschau

"For the second year in a row, this well-run festival (crisp sound  system, quick  changeovers) hit its peak in the afternoon. Now  there's no arguing with taste,  of course, but for my money, the  most entertaining and Bluesiest performances of  the day were delivered  not by the big-name headliners, but by a trio of stellar  acts  from Texas, California, and Australia. In name only, Rob Tognoni  sounds  like he could hail from Rome or Palermo, but he's a Tasmanian  native who's now  well-established on the European circuit. Kicking  off our day at just after  three o'clock, the guitarist and his  power trio took hold of the listeners with  a no-nonsense sound  built on solid riffs and precision rhythms. The festival  doesn't  call itself "Blues-rock" for nothing, and this was Blues Rock well  done -  lean, compact songs with plenty of drive and little if  any excess fat..."

Pinkpop Tegelen Bluesrock Festival Review - Bluesbeat Magazine

From Australia & introduced to Europe by blues master Dave Hole in 1994, Rob Tognoni delivers a 100% powerfully charged experience with every performance.  There is simply no compromise, which is strongly evident in his music. After 30 years his explosive guitar playing and unique songs are now being compared with the greats of his genre and have firmly established him in the European venues & festivals as well as gaining many fans of hard blues rock worldwide.