Rob Hanes is an Americana Singer-Songwriter who plays Folk, Funk, Rock, Soul and Traditional music.
A consummate storyteller, Rob's masterful guitar and soulful lyrics weave humor, nostalgia and satire into performances reminiscent of American greats David Bromberg, Steve Goodman and Randy Newman.
Rob has played in many bands and genres, from Rock and Roll to Jigs and Reels and Beyond. He was in the acoustic duo Stringsmiths for 15 years playing Celtic, Old-Time, Bluegrass and Contemporary at shows and festivals in the Wash. D.C. area.
On A Roll is Rob’s first solo release. Folk, Funk, Rock and Soul - Tales of Love, Redemption and Nostalgia. The song "It is What It Is" was recently included on the Aldora Britain Records/bandcamp compilation "Smuggled To The Blue Light - Various Artists".