Duke Robillard Band

July 17, 2019 7:30 PM • Free

Whether it's a song, a style, an idiom or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance and an unerring grasp of its essence. Born Michael John Robillard on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I., Duke has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, studio sideman, producer, label operator and educator.

After showing an early affinity for music and guitar, he founded Roomful Of Blues with pianist Al Copley in Westerly, R.I., in 1967. By adding horns, Roomful announced itself emphatically as the prototypical jump blues band, and became a New England legend and a fixture beyond, as did Duke himself.

His unsurpassed mastery of the guitar style of T-Bone Walker (later crystallized memorably in his 2004 release "Blue Mood") was deservedly heralded, but his breadth was also head-turning - from swing, standards and ballads to rockers, gutbucket Chicago blues and rockabilly.

Asbury Park singer/songwriter, Frank Lombardi opens with original tunes. Join us for an evening of the blues in Parker Press Park with Duke Robillard and his outstanding band!

Woodbridge Wednesdays is an eclectic free concert series sponsored by Woodbridge Township and generous local businesses.

Concerts take place in beautiful Parker Press Park. Come early for the Woodbridge Farmers Market and stock up on edibles before the show. Come hungry, and enjoy the food trucks and food vendors. Come thirsty and sample the wares of local brew pub, JJ Bittings (wine is available ).

Bring the whole family! Dogs on leash are welcome. All Woodbridge Parks are smoke free. The park is barrier free for wheelchair users.

Free parking is available both in front of the park and at the Woodbridge Train Station, accessible via the tunnel under the tracks.