Photo Sixty Minute Men at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver by Zach Rowe @downhilltrucker
Zach Robinson
Branching Out as a Solo Artist
When did you first get into music? I started playing trumpet in elementary school. My parents restrung an old acoustic guitar one Christmas when I was ten years old and gifted me a months’ worth of lessons. Been playing guitar ever since.
Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? I had a small TV in my bedroom when I was a kid and would watch MTV and VH1 religiously; TRL, rock video countdowns, behind the music ( you name it, I watched it). I wasn’t sure on how it would happen, but I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a musician. How has your music evolved since you first began performing? When I first began performing, I was incredibly shy. I fondly remember my Dad yelling at me to “Sing into the mic!” Now, I don’t think much when I’m playing.. I just go on stage and let her rip. I’m sure you have shared the stage with a lot of talented artists/celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us? My favorite story happened at the Belly Up in Aspen, CO. My first time playing there I got to open for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. For those who are unfamiliar with Karl D...he is a phenomenal saxophonist and band leader who used
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