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Robin

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joined on 12/23/03
last updated 09/18/08
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My Testimonials

November 6, 2007
Robin escaped the holocost by dissapearing under the cabaret whores hoop skirts and out the secret trap door with a magnum of absynthe which he took to his tree root hovel in the forest and drank with some smelly mushrooms while playing twin sexophones which made him the nazi-sprite-nymph he is today.
July 9, 2007
"RJ" as I've recently dubbed him, is the opposite of the backwoods implication. An enlightened spirit, he skips happily through life, leaving music and laughter in his wake. Spontaneous as they come, he still might make a million dollars someday. He's a sweet and sensitive man with whom I have had many a beautiful conversation as we drink up the moonlight. Our shared love of the Shona Mbira gives us a special bond that produces endless joy often teetering between the spiritual and the absurd. A clown dressed like a prince, that's my RowBean, and a good friend to boot. Love you man.
July 20, 2006
he's a faerie wizkid!
March 23, 2006
Robin is the perfect mix of sweet, saucy, spicy, serious, silly, sexy, and sassy. he is a shapeshifter, able to transform from crazy marching band hero with supastar style, to no-nonsense ultra motivated business minded networking professional, to smooth talkin super scintillating vagabond with a twist of lime and an extra olive. he goes down like a cool drink of water, or a hot chocolate with a little spice of something you can't quite put your finger on..get him on the dance floor and you might just end up making cookies out there, or perhaps doing a little grocery shopping. Hand him any musical instrument and he'll play it! his charismatic effervescent charm will attract you, his wacky silly sense of humor will make you laugh uncontrollably and his loving intentions and deep truthfulness to self, other humans, and the planet will make you a friend for life. Thank you Robin for helping me to find my magic glasses. You have challenged me and guided me in more ways that you can even know.

in one lick of the saxophone i was smitten and the rest is history....
December 21, 2005
Your open heart is the finest
Your strength is your kindness
we love to see you shine
And your laughter is divine

We are definitely related.

Mrs. and Mr. Evolving
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Mbira Dzavadzimu

Spirit Music, Grounding, Ancient, A River of song...
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Gender
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Age
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about me
....and my ego identifications...

I was born into this world with a song in my head that has never stopped. It is music, and the power it has to transform and heal that I love. I also love people, animals and simply being.

A strong ego-identity I am playing right now is that of the performer.
I began my journey as a musician and performer when I was young, and soon discovered the stage as a home and a powerful forum that delivers amazing fun and growth-full challenge.

In everything I do, I work to stay light, and remember the big cosmic joke hee hee. Humor is my most loyal compadre. If we can not laugh easily, and at ourselves, then we are missing something. That said, I find it important to balance the duality of the sacred and profane, and use music often as a tool of ritual, meditation and release.

In my journey to combine music, theater, sacredness and humor, I have dance around in the eco-spiritual circus/cabaret world of Neo-Bohemia. I play in two groups, the March Fourth Marching Band, and Vagabond Opera, both part of a larger, wonderful community of creative people living in Portland Or and beyond.

I value my relationships and I have strong dedication to living full creative, spiritual and physical potential on this plane.

I enjoy business and self-motivated entrepreneurship, especially when it has to do with positive dreams and service.

My other home is in New Zealand, where I am connected to an amazing, functional intentional Community called TUI at the top of the south island.

I love people, and look forward to the chemistry and adventures I have not yet encountered...Namaste

"Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your dreams." --Isaac Watts
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My Blog

Calling all Vagabonds to our biggest show of the summer!!

We are excited to announce this awesome collaboration. This is going to be one grand show in a gorgeous venue.

Wanderlust Circus Presents:

THE ENDLESS ROAD
Chapter Three
Party In The Big Top!
Three Shows - Three Bands - Three DJs
One Hot Circus Summer

For more details click or copy/paste here: (WE SUGGEST YOU DO)

www.dbmonkey.com/event.cfm

The Wanderlust Circus presents a stunning a... read more
Wed, July 29, 2009 - 10:09 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Vagabond Opera- Bohemian Multi-Ethnic Operatic Cabaret from Portland, OR - announces their Bellingham ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!!

In honor of their third album "The Zeitgeist Beckons" Vagabond Opera storms into the Wild Buffalo to offer a full night of Weimar Cabaret, Balkan Gypsy throw down and multi-ethnic operatic steampunk shenanigans! 

“A band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship and more than a little touch of both the naughty and exotic." – Cascadia Weekly
... read more
Fri, July 17, 2009 - 10:06 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
We are excited to announce the release of our third album “The Zeitgeist Beckons,” available Everywhere!

This album represents the last three years of Vagabond Opera, as well as the continuous evolution forward to new worlds.

About the Album:

“Zeitgeist is a German language expression literally translated: Zeit, time; Geist, spirit, meaning “the spirit of the age and its society”. The word zeitgeist describes the intellectual, cultural, ethical and political climate, ambiance and mor... read more
Mon, May 18, 2009 - 5:47 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
This is THE garage sale of all garage sales!!

We are hosting a super bitchin all day 'stuff fest' at our house all day Sunday, April 26th.
914 N emerson, Portland, OR 97217

I will be selling many cool things from my dad who passed away recently. So this sale will be BIG!

He had some VERY cool things reflecting his eccentric nature.

Tools
Lionel Train Set
Housewares - lamps, kitchenware,
Furniture (couches, futon couches, desks, file cabinets, etc)
Camping gear, art, kitchen, ... read more
Fri, April 24, 2009 - 11:02 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Vagabond Opera is coming to San Francisco TONIGHT and there is a Ticket Price Update!

The venue has released a limited number of low income tickets available for Vagabond Opera fans for only $12 at the door.

When you buy your ticket ask for the low income ticket. This is a limited amount for people who need it.

ONLY $12!

Portland, Oregon's infamous band of Vagabonds bring Bohemian Operatic Steampunk Eastern-Euro Cabaret to California for 3 shows this week!

"These neo-cabaret fi... read more
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I'm Looking For...

Gorgeous Apartment for rent! Mississippi arts 1906 Remodel...wow! Come live with me!!! ( housing » apartments ) Hey everyone!

I am moving into my friend Stacy's house and there is a... read more
listing posted Mon, November 10, 2008 - 11:12 PM
International touring ensemble seeks female vocalist/Instrumentalist ( jobs » *OutRaGeouS* ) International touring ensemble seeks female vocalist/Instrumentalist

... read more
listing posted Thu, June 26, 2008 - 12:27 PM
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Current Happenings

Vagabond Opera and Wanderlust Circus in Portland THIS SAT night!!! (blog entry) Calling all Vagabonds to our biggest show of the summer!!

We are excited to announce this awesome collaboration. This is going to be one grand show in a gorgeous venue.

Wanderlust Circus Presents:

THE ENDLESS ROAD
Chapter Three
Party I... read more
blog entry posted Wed, July 29, 2009 - 10:09 AM permalink - 0 comments
Vagabond Opera in SEATTLE Saturday night!!! (blog entry) Vagabond Opera- Bohemian Multi-Ethnic Operatic Cabaret from Portland, OR - announces their Bellingham ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!!

In honor of their third album "The Zeitgeist Beckons" Vagabond Opera storms into the Wild Buffalo to offer a full night ... read more
blog entry posted Fri, July 17, 2009 - 10:06 PM permalink - 0 comments
Vagabond Opera comes to CALIFORNIA this week! ( events » live music ) Polish up your peg leg and hop into that stagecoach ...

Cause the Vagabonds are coming your way soon to celebrate the release of our NEW ALBUM "The Zeitgeist Beckons."

Bohemian Operatic Cabaret in full throttle (We now sing in 14 languages... read more
event starts Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Balkan Beat Box + Vagabond Opera in Portland THIS TUES!! June 9th ( events » live music ) If you have yet to see Balkan Beat Box, you are about to be rocked!

This Electronica-meets-world music collective will dance your socks off with beats and live music from around the globe- focusing on the Balkans, middle east and beyond...featu... read more
event starts Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Vagabond Opera's NEW ALBUM "The Zeitgeist Beckons" is out! (blog entry) We are excited to announce the release of our third album “The Zeitgeist Beckons,” available Everywhere!

This album represents the last three years of Vagabond Opera, as well as the continuous evolution forward to new worlds.

About the Album... read more
blog entry posted Mon, May 18, 2009 - 5:47 PM permalink - 0 comments
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