Smokin’ Joe Robinson Brings Nashville to Orrville

Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson, winner of 2008 Australia’s Got Talent and named Best New Talent in Guitar Player Magazine’s 2010 reader’s poll, returns to The University of Akron Wayne College for an encore performance Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Main Classroom Building.

Better known as Smokin’ Joe, the Nashville star played to a sell out crowd at Wayne College in 2013. Since then Robinson has been playing festivals and headlining clubs in North America. He also played in China, Japan, Europe and Australia, defining himself as a budding world visionary with his unique fusion of vocally-based rock, blues, jazz, and R&B. Displaying his virtuosity on electric guitar as well as acoustic, Robinson landed a coveted spot as one of Australian Guitar Magazine’s Top 50 Best Guitarists. His forthcoming project, Gemini, will feature his most creative work to date. Visit his website at www.joerobinson.com for more information and see his latest music video at http://youtu.be/dyIEC4eKuqI.

Reserved seating is $15 at the cashier’s window at the College or charge by phone at 1-800-221-8308. If available, tickets will be sold at the door the night of the show.

Wayne College is proud to present Joe Robinson as part of its 2015 Community Connections Special Events Series. For more information on this and other events at the College, please visit www.wayne.uakron.edu and click on the Community tag. The College is located at 1901 Smucker Road in Orrville.