A master tune-smith, Bob Cheevers has certainly earned his place as an Americana singer/songwriter rounding out his 4th decade in the industry. His style is an eclectic mix of rootsy blues and a touch of folk and country. As an Americana artist, Bob’s songs’ include tales of romance, blues-flavored tales of the Mississippi Delta, and personal looks at the world through his own eyes as well as character studies of people who were caught up in the Civil War learned from his young days growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. Bob, who lived in Nashville, Tennessee for many years, has recently just made the move to Austin, Texas. He has met many people and gained an extraordinary amount of respect along those 40 years. “Borrowing from some, but stealing from none, you can dub him one of those forgotten or unknown American originals like, say a James Talley,” wrote Acoustic Musician Magazine.
Bob has spent the last six years touring relentlessly in Europe, where he maintains a large fan base in addition to his fans in the U.S. His most recent release of “Texas to Tennessee” in February, 2006, was followed up with a 95 day tour in the UK over that 2006 summer.
From an early age, Bob’s creative feet were firmly planted in the Mississippi Delta mud and his songs began to feature characters whose lives reflected the life style along the rivers of the South over the past one hundred years. Growing up in Memphis, not only was he influenced by the icons of his youth such as Elvis and Johnny Cash but also from his mother, who was a radio star during the Great Depression performing with the Big Bands of the era. Thinking of his roots, a 100 year photo of his grandmother graces the cover of his 1998 release of Gettysburg to Graceland.
After starting his first band during college, Bob and his musical direction migrated west to California following a dream to become a serious singer/songwriter. In the late 1980’s, he launched the Sacramento Songwriter Showcase, which featured high profile regional and national hit writers. It was the Sacramento Songwriter Showcase that served as his springboard to Nashville. The move from California took him from the pop craze in Hollywood to country and roots music in Nashville, Tennessee, with stops in between to gather the tools and trophies of his career. After moving to Nashville, Bob organized and hosted a yearly benefit with a series of shows at The Bluebird Café for Nashville’s Alive Hospice Organization featuring Nashville’s most famous writers, artists and performers. Now in its second decade, it’s still The Bluebird’s most popular series.
Among Bob’s many accomplishments during his career is an Emmy awarded by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the music video category for Best Musical Composition with his song “Big City Gambler”. When talking with him, he says his greatest honor and accomplishment is being asked in person by Johnny Cash to join what would become Cash’s final tour.
As a seasoned songwriter and performer, Bob has found his own voice spinning rootsy, blues-flavored tales of the Delta in a conversational language of the heart. Just as Bob says about his music, “I don’t know if these stories are true…but they happened to me.”
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Well, about that "thang" ... about 5 yrs ago a girlfriend shared some info about exactly that ... I was fascinated but didn't research any further. I'm thinkin' my boyfriend (unofficial, mind you) would rather we researched together ;-) Have a fabulous tour ... I love you, BC ... keep in touch. Oh, and yes, NateDawg is my son, Nathan. xoxox
i sorta did just walk out of a waterfall ... it was pouring rain ... my friends have a beautiful home with a pool in Franklin but with all the rain a "redneck pool" appeared in the yard and we thought it would be fun to take a dip ;-)
yes, BC, naughty, but nice ;-) Good luck on your tour ... have a fabulous time like you always do ... We have a lot to catch up on ... i love you bunches and bunches
HI Bob, It was wonderful to finally meet you and get to hear you play at Kerrville. Thanks for that kick ass, late night set at Sweetness and Light. Love love love the CD. Large Marge? Hell, I think I know her! See ya, Janet
Hey Bob , Just dropping by to say hello and thanx for all the advice I took your advise regarding the song and you can hear the results on here. All the best bob , Regards Kevin
hey bob. cheers for the add. love your songs especialy the forest rain one. i love that celtic vibe.looking forward to workin with u in july with dominic. Chris
thanks for being our friend. word-smiths like you are hard to find but great to hear. by-the-by, we're gonna be featured writers at the Nashville Songwriters Festival on Music Row June 20-22, 2008 - curb records stage I do believe.
Hey, BC, thank you for the compliment about my daughters, I concur ;-). I'm sorry your visit in Memphis involves loss. I'm especially sorry to hear about Richard, they remain in my prayers. Indeed, so close, yet so far. I leave for CA next Wednesday ... don't know how long I'll be out there. Status ... smoke screen. Keep your heart safe ... I miss you, BC. love, Taylor
Hey Bob I'm tickled to death that I found your site, a really great sound. I think New Forrest Girl is an exceptional composition. Best of luck to you, Mickey.
No, BC, I've not forgotten about visiting you. I'm just trying to sort out my travel schedule for the next 2 or 3 months. I'll let you know, though. I'm sorry to hear about Richard. How is Cindy holding up through all this? They're in my prayers. Congrats to you and all your success, sounds like you're having a great time. Love you. Miss you. Taylor
Hi, Darlin' I do want to come visit ... I want it to be warmer. I'm on my 23rd day in a row, I'm a crazy workin' fool! My house had a lot of water damage, every room to be exact. Anyway, my ins co has me in a really nice furnished apt at least until mid March. I'm glad all is well for you. I love your profile pic. Will you be around for Spring? love, Taylor
