Robert Smokin' Snake Oil is an musician, artist, writer, and performer who brings his music and art to life in live shows.
"Marie Laveau" from the album "Shake Your Curious"
Robert Smokin' Snake Oil
A Musical Journey Following the Routes of American Music
Robert Smokin' Snake Oil has been entertaining audiences for decades. Robert is a versatile musician that can adapt to any occasion, from playing as a solo acoustic act to performing with a band for an extensive musical production. Robert Smokin' Snake Oil’s shows mix in Roots Rock, Soul, Delta Blues Slide Guitar, Americana Traditionals, and Popular Songs into a gumbo of sound, spiced up with a New Orleans Flair. This rich variety of musical styles has influenced Robert Smokin' Snake Oil's own originals, making them hauntingly familiar, with a mature and well-crafted sound.
Robert Smokin’ Snake Oil has released three albums of original music, and he has also has contributed musically on several other recordings by various artists. Robert Smokin' Snake Oil has created the graphic novel and album, "The Blues Are Dead" - which incorporates Robert's art, writing, and music. The story takes the reader on a surreal journey through the geography and routes of American Blues Music.
Robert Smokin' Snake Oil has performed at numerous festivals, events, and clubs. Robert grew up playing in rock and roll bands outside of Boston and then moved west and played in the Seattle music scene during the inception of grunge. He has toured with bands down south into Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana - including a performance at the House of Blues during the 1999 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Robert Smokin' Snake Oil has performed in bands while they opened for blues legends Koko Taylor and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown.
Robert Smokin' Snake Oil is currently booking local, regional, and national gigs. Contact Robert Smokin' Snake Oil to book his act for your next event. Listen to his recordings, soon to be released on all major platforms, and check out his graphic novel and album, "The Blues Are Dead." Join Robert Smokin' Snake Oil's musical community by: signing up on the Robert Smokin' Snake Oil mailing list; following Robert Smokin' Snake Oil on Social Media; and... by coming together in dance and celebration at the next Robert Smokin' Snake Oil Show near you!