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Robin Hammer and Friends
NOTE: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a date in Spring 2027 TBD. If you purchased tickets, they will be honored on this new date. If you would prefer a refund, please contact us at info@woodstockguild.org
The highly anticipated performance promises a deeply original evening of music, spanning intimate, soulful solo country blues to an electrifying full-band extravaganza. For this special hometown showcase, Hammer will be joined on stage by a stellar roster of special guests, including Chuck Cornelis, Carl Mateo, Simi Stone, Wendigo Wendigo, Anna Womack, and more.
Robin “The Hammer” is a legendary multi-medium artist who has been an essential fixture in the New York music community for decades. His storied career began in the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk and blues scene. Over the years, he has anchored notable projects such as The Shivers, The Five Points Band, and the Bosco Blues Band — the latter famously holding down a weekly residency every Tuesday night at the iconic CBGB Gallery. A true chameleon of the New York underground, Hammer was heavily involved in both the 1970s punk explosion and the classic rock scene. Today, he remains an active touring force, bringing authentic blues to audiences of all ages across the country. In addition to his live performances, Hammer continues to write and record, recently releasing acclaimed solo and collaborative albums including The Robin and The Sparrow and New Loaves. He lives in Woodstock, NY.
Beyond his musical virtuosity, Hammer is recognized globally as a master craftsman and world-renowned goldsmith. He is the creative force behind rock legend Billy Idol’s most iconic, signature custom jewelry. Furthermore, it was Hammer who expertly forged the infamous Cannabis Cup trophy for the global competition, a role he maintained for over 20 years. When he isn’t touring or in his studio, Hammer shares his extensive expertise with the community, teaching jewelry and metalworking classes at the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild.