Janet Robin

nspired and motivated by a variety of innovative and skillful songwriters

Janet Robin

such as Lindsey Buckingham, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Chrissie Hynde, Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello, and Harry Nilsson, Janet Robin has been honing her own musical craft. Driven by memorable guitar work, Janet’s songs place great emphasis on melodic arrangements with expressive vocals and lyrics. Her style has been described as “edgy electro-acoustic pop” (LA Weekly) with “gutsy original songs” (AXIS Music and Media) and her performances as “rockin’ with excellent songs and guitar work” (LA Weekly).

ollowing in the footsteps of one of her brothers, Janet’s broad musical history in Los Angeles began when she started to play guitar at age six, studying guitar with the (late great) Randy Rhoads, who taught locally in Janet’s neighborhood. Whereas her brother eventually grew up to become a dentist, she continued on playing and writing with local neighborhood bands.

ventually joining the LA all-girl rock band, Precious Metal, Janet established a reputation as a guitarist/background singer. After band

"Backstage in Seattle after a show with Lindsey and Nancy Wilson. Nancy and myself are old friends having written songs together in the past. I recently opened for Ann and Nancy out here in L.A.."

struggles and eventual break-up, Janet landed a spot in Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham’s band. She toured with Lindsey on two U.S. and Canadian tours (one opening for Tina Turner), and recorded with him in the studio.

fter working as a touring musician for a few years, Janet decided to break out on her own as a solo artist- writing, recording and touring. Her CD entitled “Open the Door,” features 13 original diverse songs and is described as “Smart, savvy, fuzzy, hooky pop...” (Buzz Weekly). Co-produced with Mark Karan, “Open the Door” is released on Janet’s own independent label, Little Sister Records, and is available by mail-order and through internet distribution (including autographed copies through The Penguin's Album Corner now!).

mongst continuous playing of her own shows locally and on the road, Janet has

Lindsey Buckingham and Janet Robin

also opened for Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), The Wild Colonials, Catie Curtis, Loudon Wainwright III, Maia Sharp, Buckethead, the Smithereens, the BusBoys and other national touring artists. Her vigorous touring nationally has built her a loyal following and her energetic performances are always received by her audience with great enthusiasm.

anet Robin's most recent release, Out From Under, was produced mostly in the bedroom of her house in Los Angeles, California and "dives even deeper in styles that range from catchy-pop-rock, to loop-based-hard-driven-rock, to sparse percussive acoustic songs, often heard at her live shows."

rder Janet Robin's album, Open The Door, and/or her newest album, Out From Under through The Penguin here! (SIGNED for a limited time). You'll also receive a 2" x 3" promo sticker (pictured at left) while supplies last if you order one or an autographed promo picture if you order both. You can place your order for these albums now in The Penguin Album Corner where you'll find tracklistings, soundsclips, and reviews. Check it out! Thanks!