Music/Recordings

Guitar Player / Singer / Songwriter

Here's some Bob Instrumental Music to check out (click the titles).
Prelude In the Works Once Upon a Time (Guitar Arts Duo) Sweet Sue (and then there's this from Third Nature, a band Bob was in) Israel
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Performing

photo by Todd Onweller

Folk Guitar. Jazz Guitar.
All kinds of Guitar:
Specializing in finger style guitar, as a solo artist, Chicago based Bob performs original instrumental music and songs in concerts, coffee houses and festivals. He also performs extensively in pubs and private parties covering the music of the Beatles, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Barenaked Ladies, Damien Rice, Elliot Smith, the Decemberists, and other singer/songwriter, folk/rock types.

Bob's Demo for Pub/Cafe Gigs

He also plays in The Guitar Arts Duo, with John Behling, featuring Django style jazz. Here's a little taste: "Sweet Sue"

He also plays in Charming Hokum.

Charming Hokum, Bob's acoustic duo with Megan Donahue, performs a true variety of singer-songwriter, folk, and old timey music, featuring engaging harmonies & fine guitar playing.

Bob is also the guitarist for the world folk string band, Compass Rose Sextet. Check them out!

Bob is also the bass player for the Inde-Pop group, Scuttlebuggs!

A Little History

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Before leaving Michigan for Chicago, Bob had a trio with his brother, Dan. The Gerics Brothers Trio (aka Painted Blind) with bassist, Nick Calandro, was an acoustic/electric trio performing the songs and instrumentals of Bob, Dan, and brother Rick; a bit of folk, folk/rock, and jazz.
Bob was a founding member of the high intensity instrumental string band, Third Nature (here's a tune). His back up credits include: Martha Reeves, Mitzi Gaynor, The McGuire Sisters, and The Platters. He has performed in many a show band, musical theater orchestras, a resort swing band, and a cruise ship house band. He has shared the stage with: Canada's Connie Kaldor and folk legend Tom Paxton, and is a former member of celtic/jazz fiddler, Jeremy Kittel's acoustic duo and trio.