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Robert Dillon is a premiere classical fingerstyle guitarist who provides quality guitar instrumental music for all occasions. He lives in Eugene, Oregon and performs throughout the State for corporate events, business parties, country clubs, concerts, art galleries, fine dining & banquets, weddings, grand openings, anniversaries, private parties, open houses, and more. Since year 2000, Robert performed over 60 times per year. He was also recently featured in a master workshop in the nationally acclaimed Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine. Click here to read his bio. Chris Dillon is a percussionist who has been professionally performing with his Dad (Robert) ever since he was 14 years old (for the past four years). After learning the drums of many top bands, he quickly learned percussion from Robert's former percussionist, Shannon. When Chris was 14, he was on salary for weekly gigs at the Hot Springs BrauHaus in Arkansas, and has performed in about 50 gigs with his Dad. Chris also plays in a band called Scream N Lizards.

Some of Robert's dynamic and beautiful originals are shown on his CD Recordings page. His albums include: Fingerstyle Guitar & Percussion Duo (2005), Christmas Classics (2004), Renewed Memories (2002), Classical Solos (2001), and Images From The Heart (2000). The music he performs ranges from energetic and innovative original acoustic instrumentals to classical solos, using two types of guitars. Robert uses a custom-built Traugott model R cutaway (steel-string) guitar to perform his new acoustic instrumentals and a Hernandis model 1a (nylon-string) guitar for his classical and contemporary solos selected from his diversed repertoire. His refined classical fingerstyle technique applied to his music allows him to produce three-dimensional compositions that have won the hearts of many listeners. Robert sounds like two guitars at once! Robert and Chris have been performing as a duo for many occasions. They have recorded their best songs together on their latest album "Fingerstyle Guitar & Percussion Duo" (2005) CD!

Robert & Chris Dillon, April 25, 2008 Rogue Room @ the Valley River Inn, Eugene, OR

Cocktail Hour Music consists of more upbeat and lively tempo instrumentals to create an atmosphere that is fun and happy. Below are just a few sample 30-second audios:

Turtles Classical Gas Great Ape Genocide

Big Lee "Leo" Here Comes The Sun Song From M*A*S*H

Maple Leaf Rag Diamonds In The Sand Deep Black Lake

Dining Music consists of more romantic and slower tempo instrumentals to create an atmosphere that is relaxing and enjoyable. Below are just a few sample 30-second audios:

Canon in D Major Spanish Romance Lagrima

Tordiglione Sea Oats Boo Bear's Lullaby

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Study in A Minor Bopolauro-Andantino

If you would like to have Robert and Chris perform as a fingerstyle guitar & percussion duo for your event, please contact Robert by phone at (541) 484-0128 (home & fax), (541) 915-6995 (cell), or e-mail at guitarsolo_bob@yahoo.com.

Performance fee is $295 (guitar) and $150 (percussion). Overnight fee is comparable with locale. This fee is applied for evening gigs or normally ones that are beyond 150 miles away (dependent on discretion of the performers). Traveling fee is only $0.50 per mile round-trip from Eugene. Examples of traveling expenses: Town / City Mileage from Eugene Round-Trip Traveling Expense Corvallis 47 94 $47 Salem 66 132 $66 Newport 99 198 $99 Coos Bay 109 218 $109 Portland 111 222 $111 Medford 167 334 $167 Klamath Falls 173 346 $173 Robert uses two concert quality guitars in his performances and live recordings. He also uses the best amplification system in the industry for delivering studio-quality sound. Concert Quality Guitars: Traugott custom model R cutaway steel-string guitar (yr. 2000) Hernandis model 1a nylon-string guitar (yr. 1973) Amplification equipment: Fishman Acoustic Matrix Active Undersaddle Pickup System Audio-Technica ATM35 Microphone Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Fishman SBT-C Classical Guitar Soundboard Pickup Fishman Performer Pro and Acoustic Monitor Amplifier System Robert & Chris Dillon, January 13, 2006 Wedding Reception, Oregon Electric Station, Eugene, OR Robert & Chris Dillon, September 21, 2007 Grand Opening, Balzer Painting, Inc., Bend, OR Read comments from clients of performances on our wedding page. Partial List of Recent Performances & Workshops

LUNA in Eugene, OR The Valley River Inn in Eugene, OR Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, OR Downtown Marriott in Portland, OR Borders Book & Music Store in Eugene, OR Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR OR State University, Alumni Center in Corvallis, OR Oregon Electric Station in Eugene, OR Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House in Eugene, OR Excelsior Inn in Eugene, OR Lakecliff Bed & Breakfast in Hood River, OR Sakura Ridge Lodge in Hood River, OR Youngberg Hill Inn in McMinnville, OR Eugene Country Inn in Eugene, OR Silcox Hut at Timberline Lodge in Mount Hood, OR McMenamin's Grand Lodge in Forest Grove (west Portland), OR Hay Creek Ranch in Madras, OR The Heritage House in Aurora, OR Mt. Pisgah in Eugene, OR Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, OR Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, OR Gorge Crest in Underwood, WA Shore Acres Garden in Coos Bay, OR Belknap Hot Springs in McKenzie Bridge, OR Village Green Resort in Cottage Grove, OR Abernethy Center in Oregon City, OR Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene, OR Balzer Painting, Inc. in Bend, OR Atavista Farm Bed & Breakfast in Brownsville, OR Westminster Presbyterian Church in Eugene, OR Pioneer Park, Bend OR McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend, OR The Wayfarer Resort in Vida, OR Willamette Park in Portland, OR Second St. Beanery in Corvallis, OR Cozmic Pizza / The Strand in Eugene, OR Sahalie Wine Cellars in Corvallis, OR 5th St Beanery in Eugene, OR KLCC Radio Station in Eugene, OR KRVM Radio Station in Eugene, OR Iovino’s Ristorante in Corvallis, OR Catholic Wedding in Springfield, OR Jasper Park in Springfield, OR Eagle Rock Lodge in Eugene, OR Bridgewater Restaurant in Florence, OR Saturday Market Stage in Eugene, OR CD World in Eugene, OR University of Oregon in Eugene, OR King Estate Winery in Eugene, OR Big River Restaurant in Corvallis, OR Garden Wedding in Lebanon, OR Outdoor Wedding in Cottage Grove, OR Beach Wedding in Bandon, OR Indoor Weddings in Eugene, OR Outdoor Weddings in Eugene, OR Brewed Awakening Coffee House in Eugene, OR Hot Springs Bräu Haus in Hot Springs, AR KATV Channel 7: Good Morning Arkansas Show in Little Rock, AR KTHV Channel 11: Arkansas Today Show in Little Rock, AR Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, issue no. 53, master workshop of Big Lee "Leo" Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, AR The Poet's Loft in Hot Springs, AR POPs Acoustic Revue in Hot Springs, AR Cafe Pompeii in Hot Springs, AR Hamilton House Estate in Hot Springs, AR San Francisco Bread Company in Hot Springs, AR The Exchange in Hot Springs, AR Marlsgate Plantation in Scott, AR Bryant First Church of Christ, Bryant, AR Oak Park Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR First Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR Hot Springs Massage in Hot Springs, AR Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Community Foundation in Hot Springs, AR J's Italian Villa Ristorante & Bar in Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Fine Arts Center in Hot Springs, AR Leonard Fine Arts Gallery in Hot Springs, AR Selig Real Estate / Chamber of Commerce in Hot Springs, AR Arlington Park in Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Music Festival Fundraiser in Hot Springs, AR The Stillwater Grill in Hot Springs, AR Unplugged Show, Poet's Loft in Hot Springs, AR Overview Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, AR Back Porch Grill in Hot Springs, AR Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville, MO Zanbeck Recording Studio in Little Rock, AR Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, AR Louisiana Music Factory in New Orleans, LA Sink's Kitchen in Hot Springs, AR Spencer's Corner in Hot Springs, AR Taylor's Art Gallery in Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs Arts Festival in Hot Springs, AR Dodson's Recording Studio in Hot Springs, AR SunBay Resort in Hot Springs, AR Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs, AR Groden's Art Studio in Hot Springs, AR Chef Paul's in Hot Springs, AR Blue Moon Art Gallery in Hot Springs, AR Facci's Italiano Ristaurante in Hot Springs, AR Shapiro's in Hot Springs, AR Out of Time Radio, Hot Springs, AR Ferrigno's Winery in St. James, MO Meramec State Park in St. James, MO First Presbyterian Church in Rolla, MO Fort Leonard Wood in Waynesville, MO Zeno's Restaurant in Rolla, MO Oak Meadow Country Club in Rolla, MO Rosati Winery in St. James, MO Good Shepard United Church of Christ in New Orleans, LA St. Matthew United Church of Christ in New Orleans, LA

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