BOBBY ABRAMS 
Chicago, IL Rock, Oldies, Standards, Acoustic, Blues
Special Appearance, Solo, Duo, Full Band available
312.912.7185
Bob spends much of his time as a studio guitarist as well as Performing Live with National Acts.
Bob has put together a band that consists of unbelievable musicians. Musicians "Formerly Of" other National bands. He also enjoys bringing entertainment to all with his band "Hollywood Chalet", trio Project "Bobby Hollywood & The Hills" and Duo Project "Brock And Abrams".
Brock and Abrams have received
standing ovations while opening for Classic Artists such as The Guess Who and
Paul Revere and The Raiders. They are popular in the Chicago and National
Music Scene, playing clubs, venues and festivals. Brock And Abrams were voted
as one of the Top 5 Duo's in Chicagoland for 2010 by Suburbanites Magazine.
Bobby is
well known for his guitar and vocals with the Rock Blues Band, Ukiah, who have
performed in such legendary venues such as BB Kings Hollywood, and the World
Famous Whiskey A Go Go. Fans have raved over his versions of "Oh
Darlin" and "Bell Bottom Blues". Fans travel from as far
away as Canada and the U.K. to see him perform.
In 2009 Bob was named one of the Best Acoustic Solo Performers by NiteLife Magazine. In June 2010 he reached number 9 on the ReverbNation Chicago Rock Charts. He has received numerous accolades from non-profit and benefit organizations for his work with them. He enjoys supporting events and fundraisers for good causes. Over the years he has met and shared the stage with many great people.
Bob Abrams began his music studies at
the age of 4 on his father's piano. His father, Bob Abrams Sr. was a classical
pianist, a sort of child prodigy in his day. Bob also sang along with his
mother and was in the church choir. Bob got his first guitar at the age of 11,
his first true love. The first record he bought was a 45 of "Hey Baby
They're Playin' Our Song" by The Buckinghams. His mother thought they were
"nice clean cut young men" not wild like those other bands. Bob played
like any other aspiring musician in many rock and garage bands as a teen. He
moved many times as a child from Philadelphia, PA, to El Paso, TX, the suburbs
of Washington D.C. and finally to Dayton, OH. There he studied music at Wright
State University, focusing on Music Theory and Vocal Performance. At age 20,
Bob began touring nationally and internationally.
Bobby Abrams, is probably best known
as the former lead guitarist for The Buckinghams. Bob enjoyed playing with The
Buckinghams for over 24 years. During The Buckinghams' Concerts, fans and
friends especially enjoyed his vocals and guitar on the James Brown classic
“I’ll Go Crazy”, among other great songs like a Live version of Tommy James’
“Crystal Blue Persuasion”. As well as Bob's soulful vocals to “Mercy Mercy
Mercy”.
With The Buckinghams, Bob has appeared
on: Entertainment Tonight, The Nashville Network’s Classic Rock With Wolfman
Jack, PM Magazine, Good Morning America and numerous national, local, and cable
television shows including The PBS Special, "Sixties Pop Rock
Reunion". Bob was honored to play in venues such as The Greek Theatre and
The Sky Dome. He also played two Presidential Inaugural Balls. He enjoys
performing the National Anthem, which he did many times along with The
Buckinghams at many well known stadiums across the country and regularly at
Chicago Cubs and White Sox Games.
Bob is available nationally for projects and tours, as well as Solo, Duo, Full Band, Studio and Sub. Also available for chart writing and transcribing. Real Book ready as well as own book of charts and arrangements.
Phone 312-912-7185
bob@bobabrams.com