Singer-Songwriter, Pianist Bob Paltrow
resides in Bellingham, WA, one of the coolest little music towns in America. Paltrow is a classically-trained pianist, guitarist and songwriter, composing and performing in a variety of genres including rock, pop, folk, jazz, folk, latin and blues.
In addition to studio work, Bob performs both as a solo instrumentalist (piano) and singer-songwriter (vocals, keys, guitar)—as well as with several band projects.
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Born Under a Bad Sign (cover) Leo Bootes & Co.
with Bob Paltrow, July 4, 2022 for City of Blaine WA Independence Day
Bob Paltrow cover of Talking Heads’ “Life During Wartime”
DEVIL’s RAILROAD – Stone Jones with Bob Paltrow
Performing at the 2023 Cascadia Women’s Film Festival, Bellingham WA Reception for Barbara Kopple
“Live Until You’re Dead” by Bob Paltrow with Phil Heaven viola
Andy Koch’s Badd Dog Blues Society Trio
With Ranger Kidwell-Ross and Bob Paltrow at Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema June 25, 2022
“Hello, Do You Deliver?”
Ooriginal music video tribute to the wonderful array of locally owned restaurants & cafés in my hometown of Fairhaven (Bellingham) WA.
“Broken Promise Land”
The title track from Bob Paltrow’s 2022 EP “Broken Promise Land.”
Stone Jones “Dope Fiend Blues” (Social Distortion Cover) with Bob Paltrow
Stone Jones covering Dope Fiend Blues Original music and lyrics by Mike Ness. Audio engineered by Roger Hull at Soundngs of the Planet Studio April 19, 2021
Ruby Flambé — The Album
Ruby Flambé on Spotify • iTunes • BandCamp
In 2018, I recorded and co-produced with Bailey Ann Martinet, her self-titled album “Ruby Flambé,” featuring Bailey on vocals and ukulele, baritone ukulele and resonator ukulele; myself on piano and keys.
Bailey’s beautifully distinctive and emotively soulful vocals are beautifully rendered—recorded and engineered by Phil Heaven at the helm, at Soundings of the Planet studio in Bellingham, WA.
Nine tracks to transport you to a distant time—past or future—six original songs by Bailey; two that we co-wrote; and a jaunty version of St. James Infirmary Blues.
We also ran a successful $5000 Kickstarter Campaign to fund the recording of the album; reproduction of CDs; and gifts to our most generous donors including a vinyl version of the album, custom-designed patches for trucker hats, and a live performance by Ruby at the donor’s event of choice.
RUBY FLAMBÉ (Bailey Ann Martinet with Bob Paltrow) – “St James Infirmary Blues”
20015 Sunbanks Music Festival 9.13.15. •. Featuring Bailey Ann Martinet – vocals, ukulele, kazoo • Bob Paltrow – keys • David Vaughns – drums.
RUBY FLAMBÉ (Bailey Ann Martinet + Bob Paltrow) – SH’BANG 2016 – “Chocolate Jesus” (Cover-Tom Waits)
Sept. 10, 2016 Saturday 11AM – Ruby Flambé had the great fortune of opening Saturday’s stellar music schedule at Sh’Bang! A Festival of Ideas 2016! Featuring improv dance by Jessica Hart.
Original Film Score: SNAP!
Soundtrack/original score/recorded by Bob Paltrow for the short film SNAP! Written and directed by Zachary Brown of Conflux Studio in B’ham.
SNAP! was filmed Aug 21-22, 2017 during the summer’s eclipse in various locations in downtown Bellingham, including historic Mt. Baker Theater. I worked on the soundtrack at Zach’s studio in post-production, summer/autumn of 2017.
The score was recorded using Logic Studio Pro. Much of it synthesized sounds, although some live instruments and sound effects were recorded live and mixed in.
The production of SNAP! was a community labor of love for movies and original storytelling, featuring all local talent and crew. I have a role in the film as a TV producer who auditions the lead character “Sam,” played by Zachary’s 6-year-old nephew Cooper. Cooper’s dad, and Zach’s brother, Brennan plays his agent in the limo photos. Also in the film, in the limo scene is Minae Lee, who was also on set art director. Crystal Zingsheim is featured as the executive producer on “The Kid’s Got Talent” television show.
The SNAP! storyline traces the adventure of Sam, an ordinary kid walking around a bustling downtown one summer’s day, and through a series of unexpected events — and one exceptional talent — he becomes a finalist in the fictional “The Kid’s Got Talent” show. A modern-day, and slightly macabre, twist on the French classic, the Red Balloon.
SNAP! premiered in January 2018.
Watch SNAP! the short film by Zachary Brown. Music by Bob Paltrow.
Music from the short film SNAP!
written/directed/produced by Zachary Brown/Conflux Studios, in Bellingham Washington. Original soundtrack composed/recorded/produced by Bob Paltrow for Conflux Studios.
She Who Watches: Music and Legend
Original music inspired by the Salish legend of Tsalalagal: She Who Watches
Original song inspired by local and regional Salish legend. Live performance at the Firehouse Arts Center in Bellingham WA. March 3, 2020
She Who Watches on Youtube
Original Music by Bob Paltrow
Always Here For You
2012
ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU, Now Available on iTunes! Nine all-new, all-original tracks, ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU is a pastiche of influences resonating with aftertones of blues, funk, hip-hop, gospel choirs, Tibetan monks, gypsies and traveling carnivals. All wrapped up in a nice, bright popish modern rock envelope. ALBUM DETAILS
Featuring the Burning Clover Band with Jeffrei Willson on guitar, bass, drums and keys; Kelly Grotke on vocals; Brett Steelhammer and Blake Cisneros on drums; Chuck Kitterman on percussion; Cheri Nunamaker with a lead guitar cameo on “Heavenly Body,” and highlighted by Scott Greene’s scintillatingly crisp lead guitar on the title track “Always Here For You.”
You can preview all the songs in their entirety right here on my site. ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU can be found online at iTunes, Amazon MP3, CD Baby, Reverb Nation and other fine virtual retailers occupying the music cloud!
Lucky
Released 2-21-2013
LUCKY: an album of 13 original compositions performed on solo grand piano, blends an array of genres and styles while showcasing Paltrow’s improvisational chops, dynamics and moods. Listen to tracks from Lucky here. You can also preview and ecurely purchase digital downloads through ReverbNation.
