Collin J. Rocker’s gritty Country Blues have opened eyes across the mid-Atlantic. His songwriting style draws upon his early influences of bluegrass, gospel, and western swing, combined with an edginess that comes from growing up with the music of the 90’s.
“Collin has the makings of a great American songwriter. With his superb guitar playing, he is the whole package”, wrote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna). His music comes from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, juxtaposed with strip malls, asphalt, and suburban sprawl.
In February of 2010, Collin entered the studio with producer Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne/Patti Smith Group/The Fab Faux) and backing musicians such as Kristina Train (Blue Note Records) and Rich Hinman (Roseanne Cash) in Albrightsville, PA to record Collin’s debut album “Milkbox Love, Jukebox Blood, & Other American Favorites”. Since releasing the record, Collin has performed alongside national acts such as Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna), Rory Block, and The New Riders of The Purple Sage on a number of legendary stages.
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Collin J. Rocker’s gritty Country Blues have opened eyes across the mid-Atlantic. His songwriting style draws upon his early influences of bluegrass, gospel, and western swing, combined with an edginess that comes from growing up with the music of the 90’s.
“Collin has the makings of a great American songwriter. With his superb guitar playing, he is the whole package”, wrote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna). His music comes from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, juxtaposed with strip malls, asphalt, and suburban sprawl.
In February of 2010, Collin entered the studio with producer Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne/Patti Smith Group/The Fab Faux) and backing musicians such as Kristina Train (Blue Note Records) and Rich Hinman (Roseanne Cash) in Albrightsville, PA to record Collin’s debut album “Milkbox Love, Jukebox Blood, & Other American Favorites”. Since releasing the record, Collin has performed alongside national acts such as Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna), Rory Block, and The New Riders of The Purple Sage on a number of legendary stages.
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