Fronting bands and writing songs from the young age of 17, Robert Earl Linscott Jr. has entertained audiences in Europe, California and the Nor’east Region of the US. His blend of Americana/Country and his songs are biographical to his Nor’east Roots. With his debut ep captures the heart of Nor’east Country and Folk Music.
Robert’s story reflects largely the struggles and triumphs of his working class background. His original songs are a tribute to his experience as a performing artist in the northeast.
Robert Earl Linscott Jr. has toured the west coast bringing his brand of Americana Country Music to stages where he opened up bands like “38.Special” and “The Fixx” at the prestigious Ventura Theater”, in Ventura California.
Robert has also opened for “Lexi James & Cryer Creek” and has performed in almost every pub, bar, club and restaurant in the Nor’east Region covering Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. A true music road warrior.
His previous band “Project 57” toured in Germany pushing their self titled album “Project 57”. They also won the Battle of the Bands at the Winnekenni Castle hosted by Elliot Yamin “American Idol” in Haverhill Massachusetts. Robert has also received air time on WAAF debuting their single “Drinking my Pay” which was dubbed by the “Hillman Morning Show” as Boston’s next drinking anthem. If your radio show enjoys playing “honey and grit” then have a listen to “Plug In A Jug”, “Better Man” or “It’s Raining”.
This album feature’s Dave Mattacks on drums (Paul McCartney, Richard Thompson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Roseanne Cash and many more). EJ Ouellette appears courtesy of the Whole Music Label.
If you enjoy fiddle, banjo, mandolins, steel guitar, dobro, soulful scorching electric slide and twang guitar and lap steel this album will be a feast for your ears. Ouellette is known for his fiddle driven band EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy. On this album he plays the role of side man.
Robert’s new EP “Better Man” was produced by EJ Ouellette at Whole Music Studios in Newbury, Massachusetts.. EJ’s work as an independent music producer, multi-instrumentalist and performing artist is widely known for his Nor’east brand of Roots Music. Ouellette is the CEO of the Whole Music Label which has been instrumental in launching music careers for many Nor’east Artists.