INTRODUCING

     ROBERT SHAFER

          GUITARIST

            Two Time National Flatpicking Champion

Robert Shafer has played guitar professionally since graduating in 1981. He is a two time winner of the National Flatpicking Championship, held annually at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Robert has also held State Guitar Championships in Kentucky (3 Times), Tennessee (Twice), Ohio (Twice) and Alabama. Robert also MadeThe Cover of Flatpicking Magazine (2007). Robert has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Mountain AStage, BBC and has worked with many well known artists including Mark O'Connor, Mike Snider, Kenny Baker, Josh Graves, and many others. In addition to being a first rate flatpicker, Robert is also an amazing electric gutarist . His 1997 release, "Hillbilly Fever" on the Upstart/Rounder label received rave reviews from Guitar Player Magazine, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Vintage Guitar Magazine and many other prominent publications. Robert's influences rang from from flatpicking pioneer Doc Watson to the legendary rockabilly guitarist, Danny Gatton. Robert currently resides in Charleston WV.