Lynchburg, VA’s Bob Birthisel played drums and sang professionally for 20+ years ranging from Rock to Country to Funk and RnB. His music has been featured on Fox TV (Call Me Kat, 2021) and on various CD compilations and international podcasts in the UK, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. One of his driving rockers has also been used on Sport1 soccer broadcasts in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He has been compared to David Crosby, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Kenny Chesney, and Tim McGraw, crossing various genres.
Intimate, romantic song about love and heartache, told from the viewpoint of a road musician. Light and bright featuring only acoustic and classical guitars, plus male vocal and harmonies. A study in major and minor, flipping back and forth between the two. Pretty and jazzy guitar accents. Male Vocals, Pop, Easy Listening
Imagine Stevie Ray Vaughan jamming out with Gregg Allman and Joe Bonamassa in an all-out throw-down. Hot instrument play with lots of dynamics and kicks. The idea behind the song is that instruments communicate better amongst themselves than people do. Male vocal with some background vocals. Male Vocals, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Retro-Traditional Country Rock shuffle, about a man who grew up watching Westerns, who always wanted to be the TV hero and save the girl. Pedal steel, fiddle, acoustic & electric guitars with short back-and-forth soloing. Upbeat and sweet, throwback vibe. Charlie Daniels Keith Urban Brad Paisley. Male Vocals, Country, Country Traditional
This is a seduction: Boy meets Girl on a lonely backwoods road. Maybe the first ever mashup of George Strait or Garth Brooks meet Pink Floyd. This song has a dream-like quality, featuring tremolo and pedal steel accents as well as acoustic and electric guitars. Male vocals and harmonies. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Upbeat Southern/Country Rock song about lost love and moving on to a new day. Similar in style to The Eagles, Tim McGraw or Kenny Chesney, with plenty of vibrant pedal steel, dobro and a rhythmic mandolin to go alongside standard band instrumentation. 122 BPM Pure Prairie League, Poco,.38 Special, Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Feat. Harley Sumabat on female lead vocal. Sounds like Katy Perry, Jessie J and Cyndi Lauper with a touch of Weird Al. Upbeat song about that one friend we all have who is a little too.... everything! This is his best female pal trying to rein him in with the spirit of friendship. Comical lyrics. Female Vocals, Pop, Power Pop
From Elvis to Fabio to Pitt and DiCaprio, there have always been heartthrobs and women who adore them. This heavier rock song pays homage to that fantasy love/lust relationship. Crunchy with confidence and swagger, influences include Bad Company, Sammy Hagar, Skid Row, Paul Rodgers and Mr. Big,, Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Instrumental driving Rock with layers of rhythm and some nice guitar work. Tight, heavy and layer-rich, Influences include Bad Company, Mammoth WVH, Paul Rodgers, Sammy Hagar, Mr. Big and Dirty Honey, Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
A tale of 2 songs: Haunting, beautiful extended intro about lost romance kicks into high gear, going from 81-162 BPM, over a driving Neo-Classic Rock base. Also features a brief wah guitar solo with Rush-like drum fills. Influences include Alan Parsons Project, INXS, Chris Isaac and The James Gang. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Haunting but hopeful letter home from a US Serviceman to his wife and child. Simple but elegant, with tasteful melody and harmonies supported by acoustic guitars, bass and brushed drums. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Rhythmic acoustic guitar and classical guitar finger picking, with brushed drums and electric bass. Gentle movement with a unique chord progression. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
At the early stages of every relationship, there's a moment when you're unsure if you're still in phase 1 or if it's getting more serious. This is that moment. Acoustic easy listening in a style similar to Vince Gill, Ed Sheeran, Bread (David Gates), David Crosby or Christopher Cross.. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
What better Christmas wish than LOVE? This beautiful Christmas classic features male vocal, in a slow waltz format with acoustic guitars, piano, and buttery-smooth electric guitar accents. Lyrics cover all things Christmas from the religious side to gift-giving and family. Male Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
A tongue-in-cheek look at the cell-phone-addicted generation. Neo-Classic Rock sound features a fun story line with smooth cabasa rhythms, Fender Rhodes electric piano and a nasty-wah sound on guitar improv during an extended fade. Male vocals. Homage to the R&B Jazz/Rock fusion sound of Steely Dan. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
The King of Diamonds was an elusive cat-burglar in Dallas who hit millionaires for over a decade but was never caught or identified. Also known as the Invisible Bandit, this light-hearted look at his spree features mainlly acoustic guitars and male vocals. Male Vocals, Country, Country Pop
Classic mid-tempo Country guitar sound with an easy-going feel, complimented by bass and light drums. This song has a slight bounce to it and a few unexpected changes in dynamics. Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Not a knock on Ohio in any way, this is about leaving to pursue your dreams, finding a new home and love somewhere else. Upbeat driving song with lots of "road" lyrics and references. Keith Urban meets Brad Paisley and The Eagles, with a touch of Doobie Brothers for good measure. Male vocals. Male Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
Uplifting song about life on the road as a musician, being under-appreciated but overcoming thoughts and fears to ultimately triumph. Big sing-along harmonies and a long jam fade-out. Neo-Classic Rock similar to John Mayer, The Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, Dave Matthews and Counting Crows. Male Vocals, Rock, Southern Rock
New Orleans-style Southern Gospel Rock with plenty of guitar, organ and piano interplay and male vocals. Hand-clapping, foot-stomping sing-along groove with lots of syncopation and dynamics. Similar-sounding artists include Little Feat, Dr. John, The Crabb Family and Elton John. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Christian Rock
Poignant, reflective ballad about changes in life, but realizing you remain the same person inside throughout. Grand piano & single male vocal only. The song has unexpected timing and chord changes that maintain the listener's interest. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Retro 70s and 80s sound with plenty of harmonies. Memorable storyline about meeting someone special and instantly watching the sparks flying sky-high. Modern twist on a classic Country Rock sound. Male Vocals, Rock, Southern Rock
Very dynamic, switching back and forth from an acoustic sound to retro old-school rock 'n roll. Upbeat with an ultra-positive vibe. Instrumental, Rock, Southern Rock
Neo-Classic Blues-Rock Anthem with wall-of-sound guitars. Main character appears to be a Good Samaritan, but he's actually seeking fame & fortune. Dynamic, blistering groove and a wicked solo. Think Giant, Black Country Communion, Joe Bonamassa, Deep Purple, Kansas, Steve Morse. Male Vocals, Rock, Arena Rock
Atmospheric, rhythm-centric Rock with lots of tricks, effects and dynamics throughout. Influences include Joe Bonamassa, Sammy Hagar, Mammoth WVH, Genesis, Foo Fighters, Black Country Communion, Yes, Iron Butterfly, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Unruly Child. Dramatic fun with plenty of memorable riffs. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Ethereal intro kicks into a Led Zeppelin-like Blues Rock groove. Dramatic rhythms with lots of dynamics, unexpected changes and special effects. Influences include Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters, Mammoth WVH, Joe Bonamassa, The Who, Black Country Communion, Iron Butterfly, Glenn Hughes and Unruly Child. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
Every road musician has lived this story, meeting "the one" but realizing it can never actually happen. Romantic, plaintive ballad with 1 piano and 1 voice only, this is both sensual and sad with a gentle nature. Vocal register and chord changes maintain interest during the story-telling. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Beautiful light rock which looks at the complexities of love, where sometimes feelings aren't enough on their own. Nice harmonies and lots of motion in the track. 89 BPM, America, Todd Rundgren, Astral Drive, Fleetwood Mac, David Crosby, Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
High-energy Neo-Classic Rocker with 80s and 90s influences. Yes-like vocals over a groove of chunky guitars with a wicked solo. Similar to bands like Thin Lizzy, Black Country Communion & Sammy Hagar. Very dynamic timing changes and kicks. Designed with sports and sporting events in mind. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Modern anthemic rock featuring Johnny Gioeli (Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell, Crush 40) performing all vocals. The storyteller appears to be a Good Samaritan, but in reality he's only looking for fame and fortune. Lots of dynamics with a blistering groove and all-out guitars, Male Vocals, Rock, Arena Rock
People who travel for a living, such as musicians, might meet a wonderful person but can't stay because of their job. So is that it? Does life go on even if that was "the one?" This tender ballad takes a look at the universal dilemma of love-at-first-sight without ultimate fulfillment. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
Moving piano-based ballad with dynamics and some unexpected chord changes. Supported by light acoustic guitar and feathered drums. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
What Kind Of Love (Am I Fallin' In) is a Rocking Country line dance seduction. Plenty of attitude & mean slide guitar. Girl meets boy from a female viewpoint with sing-along chorus. Homage to songs like Honky-Tonk Women & Tumblin' Dice. Epic syncopated cow bell. Gretchen Wilson Shania Twain Wynonna, Female Vocals, Rock, Southern Rock
While people often fall in love, it's rarely at exactly the same time. This song reflects the period when one person realizes the other isn't "there" yet, and questions how things should continue. Sadly romantic and tender, with an acoustic piano background. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
Set in a minor mode, this is a soft yet beautiful progression with dissonant chord changes and dynamic stops. Grand piano, with minimal guitars and light drum work backing it up. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, New Acoustic
This is a hybrid Rock/Funk/Country anthem for the grunts and workers of the world, who keep things going despite their bosses! Big & Rich, Fishbone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Gang, Isley Brothers, Toby Keith, Travis Tritt. All done with tongue-in-cheek humor and relentless funk. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
