About Robert

**Bio**  

Rooted in blue-collar authenticity, Robert Deitch’s music gives a voice to the everyday struggles and triumphs of working-class America, and embodies the spirit of America’s heartland. His songs, like "Water Tower" and "Truck Stop Souvenirs," capture fleeting moments that speak to the universal human experience of longing, love, and loss. His raw, gritty vocals combined with powerful storytelling transport listeners to the world of hard work, resilience, and sacrifice. Songs like “Three Church, Two Tavern Town, "Shadow of My Steeple", and “My Old man” reflect the reality of growing up in a small town, where hope, heartbreak, and perseverance are everyday occurrences. With a genuine approach to songwriting, Robert taps into a well of emotions that resonate deeply with audiences who crave honest, relatable music.

**Music Style**

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Blending country, southern rock, and Americana, Robert’s music is built on a foundation of working-class values. His sound is described as rugged, layered with soulful acoustic guitar and a signature vocal delivery that is as gritty as it is smooth. His lyrical content gives a nod to Bruce Springsteen and Jason Isbell, but with a country edge all his own.

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**Selected Tracks**

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Water Tower

Truck Stop Souvenirs

Better Things

Shadow of My Steeple

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**Notable Performances**

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Robert has played in venues all throughout the Midwest and Southeast United States, including multiple shows at the Bluebird café, The Listening Room, The 5 Spot and Bellcourt Taps in Nashville, The Legendary Byron’s, Wooly’s, XBK, The Goldfinch, and a slug of other venues throughout the Midwest. He has shared the stage with artists like Kendell Marvel, Zane Williams, Jamie Lin Wilson, Trent Tomlinson, and Ned Ledoux. His ability to connect with audiences has made him a favorite in listening venues throughout the heartland and beyond.

**Press Quotes/Testimonials**

"Robert Deitch releases a top-notch debut album: Legacy. A veteran Nashville staff writer in his own right, Deitch has presented an album worthy of a Grammy..."  "Deitch has struck platinum with Legacy. ....5 stars and 2 thumbs up for this stellar record!"   

(Tom Tranchilla Host: Songwriters Studio Texas, NPR)

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"Deitch's Legacy album rated 4.5 out of 5 stars".."Deitch is one of the very best songwriters i've heard in quite some time" ...."steeped in classic Americana, it's a bewitching and poetic travelogue of a troubadour's lot..."

(Alan Crackett, Founder/former editor, Maverick Magazine, British Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Maverick Magazine, & Country Music Review contributor)

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“The material on this collection is a consistent showcase of soulful Americana with a dash of country music composed in a bright & melancholy storytelling manner. Songs deal with moving forward, redemption & self-reckoning. Predominantly, the human experience.”

(Americana Highways)

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Testimonials available in the EPK Dropbox.

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**Visuals and Branding**

Please use photos and logo included in this Dropbox for all press / promotions. 

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