Robert bock

Robert Bock is a Singer/Songwriter from Queens, NY. He co-founded the Americana band, The Locksmiths, with his wife Krissy Bock in 2010. Their eponymous debut album was backed by Cole Quest & The City Pickers and received critical praise from Adobe & Teardrops and Ear to the Ground Music. The Locksmiths most recent release, My Way in Manila, was featured in Countrypolitan Magazine as well as on WFUV and NPR. As a solo artist, Robert has been featured in No Depression and QNS for his performances. He has also written for the stage, and his musical The Levy Debate qualified as a finalist for The Alec Baldwin Fellowship at The Singer's Forum in NYC. Besides performing and writing, Robert has a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and his work has been showcased in juried exhibitions. He also runs the social media and graphics for the Big City Folk Collective, a community of songwriters founded by Niall Connolly. Robert is currently working on a solo album as well as his next musical.

“Bock is one of those artists who ought to be more famous than he is: undeniable stage presence, crackling songwriting, and a sense of dignity in the face of life’s many obstacles” - Rachel Cholst (No Depression)

“An incredible singer/songwriter” - Jon Stein (The Hootenanny Cafe Radio Show)

“Robert’s voice is a wrecking ball. It’s as soothing as it is a crushing blow to the soul.” - Bee Dolores (Countrypolitan Magazine)

“Beautiful music” - Gianna Volpe (Heart of the East End - WLIW-FM - NPR)

“A truly stirring vocal performance.” - Rachel Cholst (Adobe & Teardrops)

“Raucous Americana… incredibly clever lyrics that bite.” - Greg Jones (Ear to the Ground Music)

“A monstrous performer who takes no prisoners.” - Bee Dolores (B-Sides & Badlands)

“Bock’s storytelling has become more crystalline than ever before.” - Nicholas Horner (Porch Stomp)

“Passionate and funky” - Travis Erwin (LA on Lock)