Robert J. is an award-winning singer/songwriter/recording artist who has been a mainstay in the Wisconsin music scene for decades. 

Whether playing solo or with his band The Moon Gypsies or The Rowdy Prairie Dogs, Robert's music blends the styles which flow along the Mississippi River, from blues to country, folk to rootsy rock and roll. HIs song, "A Million Miles Away" won the Billboard Song Contest and he was awarded a Music Notes Lifetime Achievement award for his songwriting. Over the years, Robert has shared the stage with many well-known artists including The Beach Boys, Taj Mahal, The Subdudes, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Delbert McClinton, LeAnn Rimes, John Eddie, Paul Thorn and many more. His solo show consists of well-crafted original songs and many of the classic tunes we all know. He mixes acoustic guitar (with a looper), harmonica, kick board and soulful vocals to create an authentic sound all his own. The Moon Gypsies, consisting of veteran musicians, Mary Gaines, Chris Wagoner and Mauro Magellan) bring a full blown Bluesy Americana vibe to all their shows, Check out their bio section for more info. 

Check out, listen and download songs right here from the song page and help support Robert's music. To Order physical copies, email to robertj@robertj.com with your address and what CDs you'd like. $15 plus $5 shipping. Payment via the links below. https://www.paypal.me/BigWorldRecords
www.venmo.com/RobertJtunes


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Upcoming Dates

May 23 2026
Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
May 25 2026
Christy's Landing w/The Moon Gypsies
Madison, Wisconsin
May 28 2026
Up North Bar
Madison, Wisconsin
May 30 2026
The Keystone Grill - The Moon Gypsies
Cambridge, Wisconsin
May 31 2026
Oakstone
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

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MAMA AWARD NOMINATIONS!

May 8 2026

I'm honored to be nominated in 11 different categories for the 2026 MAMA AWARDS.  Here's the categories.....


- Album Of The Year - Miscellaneous Me

- Artist Of The Year

- Male Vocalist of the Year

- Classical/Jazz/World/Unique Song- That's Where Your Mojo Is

- Country/Blues Song - These Old Blue Shoes

- Free Reed - (Harmonica)

- Instrumentalist Of The Year (Harmonica)

- Performer of the Year - Singer/Songwriter

- Performer Of The Year

- Pop/Rock Album of the Year - Miscellaneous Me

- Song Of The Year - That's Where Your Mojo Is



There’s a chance I won’t win any of these categories and that’s OK. To be in the running with so many talented musicians is an honor in itself. Here’s a link to cast your vote https://www.broadjam.com/mama There is a $5 fee which directly goes to the MAMA Mission of putting instruments in the hands of our kids. Voting closes on Monday May 11th at 6:00pm.

Winners will be announced at the MAMA AWARDS SHOW on Sunday, June 7 at Atwood Music Hall in Madison. The red carpet opens at 5:30 PM, with the show beginning at 7:00 PM - everyone is encouraged to attend.






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Miscellaneous Me

2025

Miscellaneous Me Is a collection of my songs never before released on CD. ...... Singles, demos, a song recorded live in a church in New Orleans, tracks recorded with my old bands, Boys Town and Howlin At The Moon. Songs whose damaged master tapes were digitally resurrected to have a second chance at being heard. As the definition of Miscellaneous goes, this compilation is "a mixture of various things that are not usually connected with each other". It's a chance for this old songwriting troubadour to do a little musical house cleaning as I work on my next recording project.