Lakewood Theater

At the age of sixteen, Rob began his musical career as a pianist/vocalist in the lounge at Lakewood Theater, the oldest theater in the State of Maine. Headliners such as Milton Berle & Della Reese found their way to the lounge after their evening’s performance where they gathered around the piano giving Rob some pointers on how to entertain & capture an audience 

Since that summer in 1978, Rob has performed in first-rate hotels, resorts & restaurants from Maine to Florida & in-between. Rob’s impressive repertoire & versatility in styles of Pop, Jazz/Swing, Rock, light classics & more earned him the title “Portland’s Piano Man”. He led his back-up band for Jay Leno’s performances and also performed for First Lady Barbara Bush in Kennebunkport. In addition, he had his own house band at the Sheraton Hotel & the original Valle’s Steak House in the Portland area.

Cafe Europa

He held four successful summer seasons in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island, S.C. and  then began what would become a ten year winter engagement at the Colony Hotel in Delray Beach, FL and ten summer seasons at the Bethel Inn in Maine.

 More recently, Rob had just completed four years as house entertainer at The Wentworth Inn & Resort in Jackson, N.H. when the pandemic forced all of Rob’s 2020 shows to be put on hold or canceled.

Mel’s Restaurant at The Poland Spring Resort

In 2021, Rob performed at the Poland Spring Resort & The Bethel Inn among other venues in Maine able to hold events outdoors. Rob is now booking shows for the 2023 summer and hoping to see you soon!

The Bethel Inn & Resort

“Rob’s repertoire is larger than any musician’s I’ve ever encountered.”

Lou Gerber - Proprietor
Cafe Europa - Hilton Head Island, S.C.

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