Robert J. is an award-winning singer/songwriter/recording artist who has been a mainstay in the Wisconsin music scene for decades.
2026 has been especially rewarding for the Madison troubadour. The Madison Area Music Association honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the local music scene and for founding Mama Cares, a program that supports musicians during medical emergencies and family crises. At the annual awards show, he also won five MAMAs, including Album of the Year for Miscellaneous Me, Singer/Songwriter Performer of the Year, and Song of the Year in both the blues and jazz categories. This spring marks 40 years since he released his first LP, Boys Town, recorded at Smart Studios with producer Butch Vig.
Over the years, Robert has performed alongside numerous acclaimed artists, including The Beach Boys, Taj Mahal, The Subdudes, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Delbert McClinton, LeAnn Rimes, John Eddie, Paul Thorn, and many others.
Whether performing solo or with his band, The Moon Gypsies, Robert draws on the musical traditions that run along the Mississippi River, blending blues, country, folk, roots rock, and rock and roll. His song “A Million Miles Away” won the Billboard Song Contest, and he received a Music Notes Lifetime Achievement Award for his songwriting.
His solo show features finely crafted original songs alongside familiar classics. Using acoustic guitar with a looper, harmonica, kick board, and soulful vocals, he creates an authentic sound that is distinctly his own.
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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5 MAMA AWARDS!
Jun 9 2026
I'm honored to have been awarded 5 MAMAs this past Sunday at the MAMA Award Show at The Atwood Music Hall!
Album of the Year - Miscellaneous Me
Singer/Songwriter Performer of the Year
Blues/Country Song of the Year - These Old Blue Shoes
Jazz/Unique Song of the Year - That's Where Your Mojo Is
Harmonica - Free Reed Performer of the Year
So blessed to be a part of the MADISON MUSIC COMMUNITY!
Miscellaneous Me
2025
Miscellaneous Me Is a collection of my songs never before released on CD. ...... Singles, demos, a song recorded live with a Dixieland Band 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. To Order physical copies of this latest release or any of my other recordings, email to robertj@robertj.com with your address and what CDs you'd like. $15 plus $5 shipping for each. Payment via the links below. https://www.paypal.me/BigWorldRecords
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