Americana Highways: Bentley's Bandstand

JUNE 2020 SONG OF THE MONTH: “EVERYBODY’S ALRIGHT”

In a time when everything seems up for grabs, Robert Kraft kicks in with an unrelenting attack to assure listeners things are going to get in the groove and everyone will get through.

The Morton Report: Bentley's Bandstand

Robert Kraft Trio, North Bishop Avenue. An undeniably great voice doesn't show up that often, especially one that possesses such a rarely-heard inherent beauty, someone whose sound doesn't overwhelm but instead offers a quiet invitation to discover its charm and power. Robert Kraft is that kind of singer. 

HYPERBOLIUM: A CRITICAL ELEMENT

The Robert Kraft Trio: North Bishop Ave. Old-school pop-soul from Austin trio

If Robert Kraft wasn’t actually born in Muscle Shoals, he clearly grew up listening to its music. The sweetness of his throwback soul is informed by a troubling childhood whose main solace was the radio. Specifically, KKDA 730 – “Soul 73” – in Grand Prairie, Texas, belting out a mix of soul and R&B, with some gospel, jazz and blues thrown in for good measure.

The Alternate Root Magazine

THE ROBERT KRAFT TRIO - NORTH BISHOP AVE

The vintage rhythm and blues of The Robert Kraft Trio present their frontman behind the microphone as a smooth crooner. North Bishop Ave showcases The Robert Kraft Trio as Soulmen where the Central Texas band pick up the pace to step and strut a pure Pop love letter to a “Beautiful Girl”, strum jazz-flavored guitar chords along with soulful organ swells to profess “I Want to Show You”, and tenderly promise on crisp guitar notes that “You”ve Still Got a Place in My Heart”. 

JP's Music Blog

CD Review: New Music Arriving FroM The Robert Kraft Trio, Gloom Balloon, And Underlined Passages

They followed-up last year's vinyl-only release with this new 7-song CD, which features remixes of the singles "Gotta Have You" and "I Want To Show You" from last year's release. The other five songs on this new release have captured the essence of R&B/Soul music as Robert Kraft sings his way into your soul with the warm vocals of "Wonder." 

Rock 'n' Roll Truth

Artist: Robert Kraft Trio

Title: North Bishop Ave. (Resistor Record Co.)

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Austin-based singer-songwriter Robert Kraft has a smooth and soulful voice able to deliver deeply affecting material that draws comparisons with vocal greats such as Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye.