Here are some of the active bands and projects I'm actively involved with. Check my calendar for gigs! You can also search for info on legacy projects.Â
D'Petal Tones - Sprout
D'Petal Tones · Sprout
Sprout leans into songs about small sparks, big feelings, and all the crooked paths in between — an intimate, playful mix of originals from songwriter Rob Birdwell, arranged for a multi-talented band of musical co-conspirators.
- Rob Birdwell – vocals, ukulele, trumpet/flugelhorn, songwriter/arranger
- Emily Looney – alto, soprano, baritone saxes, flute, clarinet, and more!
- Cheryl Leckie – bass, tuba, and more!
- Michael Burand – guitar, banjo
- Andy Weiss – drums, percussion
- Lydia O'Brian – violin, vocals
- Michael Proctor – bass
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Feeling Good
Rob Birdwell's arrangement of Feeling Good for Halie Loren and her band. Words and Music by Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse. Featuring the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra, Halie Loren (vocals), Matt Treder (piano), Mark Schneider (bass), Bill Marsh (guitar), Brian West (drums), Rob Birdwell (arranger/conductor). Audio engineering/recording by George Relles and Diana Robson.
Various Photos
Enjoy a few photos!
Swimming Upstream
This lyric video tells the story of a little fish in a big strong river, swimming upstream. Oh, the things he sees - but how will it end for him? Will he be wise and learn from his journey? Watch and listen to find out!
Credits:
- Swimming Upstream - words and music by Rob Birdwell
- Creighton Lindsay: guitar
- Rob Birdwell: vocals, keys, bass, horns, drums, percussion
Feeling Good
More info about 'Feeling Good'Excerpts of a live pops concert recording of Rob Birdwell's arrangement of Feeling Good for Halie Loren and her band. Words and Music by Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse. Featuring the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra, Halie Loren (vocals), Matt Treder (piano), Mark Schneider (bass), Bill Marsh (guitar), Brian West (drums), Rob Birdwell (arranger/conductor). Audio engineering/recording by George Relles and Diana Robson.