About Robert Parker Jr.
THE EARLY YEARS OF RPJ
Robert picked up the guitar at the age of 15 and found himself on stage just three months later. Hungry for his newfound passion, he practiced meticulously nine hours a day, sometimes without sleep to squeeze out just one more lick. Heavily inspired by his Holy Trinity: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Robin Trower, Robert was a devoted Strat-Slinger from the start. In later years, he then ventured to Sunset Beach, CA to start his music career out of high school, where he embraced the intoxicating culture of The Allman Brothers & The Grateful Dead, intertwined with Surfside living. He played countless shows in Orange County, along Pacific Coast Highway and continues to play the blues in Central Texas, mainly in Austin, Temple, San Marcos, Buda, and more.
FINDING HIS HOME
Robert moved to Austin, TX in 2021 and has never looked back since. He was immediately embraced by the community with open arms, frequenting open mics and playing 8-10 shows a week. He has since traveled the world sharing his love for the blues with domestic and international audiences alike. Robert continues to live out his dreams playing his heart out while residing in South Austin.
HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS
Robert continues to shine bright on his journey of music, and has no problems making soul-bound connections along the way. Although many say he's a star of his own, he'll tell you himself that he's nothing without his friends. You can catch this Austin, Texas guitarist on any given night playing alongside the likes of Gian Ortiz, Lindsay Beaver, Dave Scher, Michael Hale, Nate Rowe, Nik Parr & many more!
LIVE SHOWS
Robert Parker Jr. is performing live in Central Texas, including: Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, Marble Falls, and more!