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
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Upcoming Dates

Apr 23 2026
Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Apr 24 2026
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Middleton, Wisconsin
Apr 25 2026
Prairie Lanes
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Apr 27 2026
Up North
Madison, Wisconsin
May 6 2026
Octopi Brewery
Waunakee, Wisconsin

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Latest News

Madison Area Music Association Lifetime Legacy Award

Mar 4 2026

Wow! I'm honored and humbled to receive this award.  It was truly a love-fest at the "ceremony".  Check out the video that was put together for the event on my Videos page.  Thank you Madison! It's been a Beautiful Blur!

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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.