Rob Drabkin Many people choose music, but for others music chooses them.  Rob began playing the electric guitar at age 11, learning note-for-note solos of every Metallica and Guns N Roses tune he could find.  But his metal edge began to fade after enrolling in his schools jazz ensemble where he was exposed to an array of new artists, rhythms, chords, and more importantly, the beauty of improvisation.  Noticing his natural talent for the instrument, guitar virtuoso Ted Reece took Rob as a private student.  Reece introduced him to the acoustic guitar while helping him develop his ear and strengthen his playing.   Rob was annually awarded excellence for his performance in the high school band and was offered a scholarship offer to join the jazz ensemble at Trinity University (TX). Throughout college, Rob maintained music only as a hobby and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in biochemistry/molecular biology and Spanish.       His academic aspirations suddenly halted one evening in New York City when it dawned on him he also wanted to sing.  Having never sung a note in his life, Rob began spending six to eight hours a day, developing his voice and songwriting skills.           With a unique voice, an incredible guitar style, and a handful of original tunes, Rob stormed onto Denver's local music scene, leaving audiences impressed.   Within a mere week of open stages, he was offered his first gig at Arvadas D-NOTE.  Shortly thereafter, he was playing to full crowds at Boulder's legendary Fox Theatre and opening for national acts such as Leon Russell, Colin Hay, The Wood Brothers, Raul Midon, Back Door Slam, and Lucy Kaplansky.  Over the past two years, he has toured across the country supporting long time Dave Matthews collaborator, Tim Reynolds.  And in March 2007, The Fox Theatre invited Rob as the main support for its sold-out 15th anniversary show with The John Butler Trio.  His full band headlining shows in Denver and Boulder are now to sold-out crowds.       Recently, Rob performed for former President Bill Clinton, Senators Ken Salazar and Bob Hernandez, and Congressman John Salazar and he is already booked to play at The Democratic National Convention in August 2008. His song "Sweet Things" is currently in rotation on Sirius Channel 30: The Coffee House, and 97.3 KBCO has invited Rob twice now to perform in its world renowned Studio C.  In addition, 93.3 KTCL, 102.3 KCUV and 99.5 The Mountain have all featured Rob live and have added him into local rotation.  Rob Drabkin's career seems to escalate daily as he gains fans and recognition wherever he plays.