“wonderfully emotive… a joy to behold.” – American Songwriter
Bob Schneider is one of the most celebrated musicians in Austin, Texas. Representing the live music capital, he’s a singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs. Combining diverse styles, Schneider’s music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short, FRUNK.
Schneider draws inspiration from the ’70s with a modern twist. His lyrics, both playful and powerful, tackle tough subjects about alienation, addiction, and lost romance. He has won more than fifty-nine Austin Music Awards including Best Album, Best Songwriter, Best Musician, and Best Male Vocals. This makes him the most decorated artist in Austin music history.
Bob’s fan base reaches far beyond the city limits of Austin. He started gaining national recognition with his major-label debut, 2001’s Lonelyland. A fiercely independent artist, Schneider opted to start his own label, Shockorama Records. This affords him the freedom to make the music his fans love, on his own terms.
Schneider’s live performances are legendary, whether playing intimate clubs solo or with his band at events and festivals. He remains one of the most unique and captivating performers working today. Schneider is a two-time performer on his hometown’s famed Austin City Limits television show. He is also in the twentieth year of his residency at The Saxon Pub.
Bob Schneider has released more than a dozen albums (with a new one on the way). He has also written over 1000 songs, is a published author and an avid painter and collage artist. He does all this while playing over a hundred shows a year and he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
Recommended for fans of Todd Snider, Ike Reilly, Charlie Mars and Wilco.
