David Roberts Guitarist

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My personal music history in pictures.
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c.1972c.1972
Where it all began. My first guitar was a Terada. Here I am on the stairs at Brookes St Railway Estate Where it all began. My first guitar was a Terada. Here I am on the stairs at Brookes St Railway Estate
c.1972c.1972
My first electric guitar. A CBS copy played through a Coronet amp. Gary is on bass and we were coming to you live from the loungeroom at Brookes Street Railway EstateMy first electric guitar. A CBS copy played through a Coronet amp. Gary is on bass and we were coming to you live from the loun...
c.1978c.1978
Bandit on the back of a trailer at Arcadia Bay Magnetic Island. I am playing my Les Paul Recording model through a Fender Super Six Reverb 100watt amp.Bandit on the back of a trailer at Arcadia Bay Magnetic Island. I am playing my Les Paul Recording model through a Fender Super...
c.1977c.1977
Before Bandits first gig at the Pimlico Refectory. I am playing Royce's 12 string.Before Bandits first gig at the Pimlico Refectory. I am playing Royce's 12 string.
c.1977c.1977
Having fun playing ukeleles with Royce, outside Yobbie's place in Heatley.Having fun playing ukeleles with Royce, outside Yobbie's place in Heatley.
c.1981c.1981
Strumming on the old nylon at Albany Road PimlicoStrumming on the old nylon at Albany Road Pimlico
c.1977c.1977
Bandit group shot taken at China Street. Tony, Eric, Dave and Royce. This is not long after Steve left the band. Bandit group shot taken at China Street. Tony, Eric, Dave and Royce. This is not long after Steve left the band.
c.1977c.1977
Performing at the Pimlico Refectory Bandit's first gig.Performing at the Pimlico Refectory Bandit's first gig.
19871987
Dave and MandolinDave and Mandolin
19861986
Picking my Wasburn B16 banjo at Fulham Road Pimlico unit.Picking my Wasburn B16 banjo at Fulham Road Pimlico unit.
19871987
Playing my favourite Hohner chromatic harmonicaPlaying my favourite Hohner chromatic harmonica
19871987
Posing for a photograph with a Martin MandolinPosing for a photograph with a Martin Mandolin
19891989
Three's Company promo shot. Accompanied by two great people, Des and Paul.Three's Company promo shot. Accompanied by two great people, Des and Paul.
19891989
Three's Company at Des's place in Chapman Street Mysterton.Three's Company at Des's place in Chapman Street Mysterton.
19901990
Portrait taken with my beloved K Yairi YC200.Portrait taken with my beloved K Yairi YC200.
19911991
Portrait taken with the wonderful guitarist Sam MuirPortrait taken with the wonderful guitarist Sam Muir
19911991
Dead Composers meeting at JCU. Dave, John, Dave, Vreni, Shane, Peter, John.Dead Composers meeting at JCU. Dave, John, Dave, Vreni, Shane, Peter, John.
19931993
Performing at JCU with Hoa and Kerry. Kerry and I went on to form the Silverwood Flute and Guitar Duo.Performing at JCU with Hoa and Kerry. Kerry and I went on to form the Silverwood Flute and Guitar Duo.
19921992
Frailing on a fantastic nylon strung wooden head banjo made by Des AnthonyFrailing on a fantastic nylon strung wooden head banjo made by Des Anthony
19931993
Des and I fooling around on one of Des's Classical guitars.Des and I fooling around on one of Des's Classical guitars.
19931993
Portrait taken at JCU Portrait taken at JCU
19961996
Portrait taken with my K Yairi cutaway electric nylon.Portrait taken with my K Yairi cutaway electric nylon.
19981998
Silverwood Flute and Guitar Duo promo shot with Graeme on flute.Silverwood Flute and Guitar Duo promo shot with Graeme on flute.
19991999
Silverwood at a wedding in the Palmetum Townsville.Silverwood at a wedding in the Palmetum Townsville.
19991999
Telemann Ensemble portrait outside the Pinnacles Gallery. Ashley, Margaret, Malcolm and Dave.Telemann Ensemble portrait outside the Pinnacles Gallery. Ashley, Margaret, Malcolm and Dave.
20012001
Performing Appalachian tunes on my nylon string wooden head banjo with Michael on fiddle. Full Pint concert Performing Appalachian tunes on my nylon string wooden head banjo with Michael on fiddle. Full Pint concert
20022002
Ashley, Caroline and I in a casual portrait taken for our Giulianni, da Fossa and Paganini recitalAshley, Caroline and I in a casual portrait taken for our Giulianni, da Fossa and Paganini recital
20022002
Silverwood Duo with Megan Franklin. This was our promo shot for the Go Latin for Lunch concertSilverwood Duo with Megan Franklin. This was our promo shot for the Go Latin for Lunch concert
20042004
Here I am performing with Steve and Isaac at The Stable on the StrandHere I am performing with Steve and Isaac at The Stable on the Strand
20082008
Promotion (casual) portrait of Margaret Caley and I taken for our concert as Silverwood DuoPromotion (casual) portrait of Margaret Caley and I taken for our concert as Silverwood Duo
20082008
A formal newspaper portrait of Margaret and I at the pontoon at Riverside Gardens.A formal newspaper portrait of Margaret and I at the pontoon at Riverside Gardens.
20092009
Blowin' a solo on my Hohner CX12 chromatic at the Bellvue Hotel Blowin' a solo on my Hohner CX12 chromatic at the Bellvue Hotel
20092009
The Bruce Highwaymen live at the Bellvue Hotel. I am playing my G&L Telecaster with Lisha on keys and Roy on bass.The Bruce Highwaymen live at the Bellvue Hotel. I am playing my G&L Telecaster with Lisha on keys and Roy on bass.
20092009
The Bruce Highwaymen taken at Kerry's place. Roy, Dave, Kerry, Lisha and Chris.The Bruce Highwaymen taken at Kerry's place. Roy, Dave, Kerry, Lisha and Chris.
20122012
The new Harbourside Duo with the wonderful Monica Martin.The new Harbourside Duo with the wonderful Monica Martin.
20122012
Habourside Duo formal portrait taken on the Strand Habourside Duo formal portrait taken on the Strand
20122012
Harbourside Duo at The Jam Corner as part of the Palmer Street Jazz FestivalHarbourside Duo at The Jam Corner as part of the Palmer Street Jazz Festival
20122012
Posing at the Jam Corner after entertaining guests. NovemberPosing at the Jam Corner after entertaining guests. November
20122012
Performing for a wedding ceremony on Daydream Island WhitsundaysPerforming for a wedding ceremony on Daydream Island Whitsundays
20122012
Recording Zenamon 'Tango' at Old Pucker Studios TownsvilleRecording Zenamon 'Tango' at Old Pucker Studios Townsville
20122012
Harbourside Duo at the Riverway Artists Markets Harbourside Duo at the Riverway Artists Markets
20122012
Harbourside Duo performing Tango with dancers at MovimientoHarbourside Duo performing Tango with dancers at Movimiento
20132013
Performing at a private function for JLT in the Presidential Suite @ Jupiters Townsville Performing at a private function for JLT in the Presidential Suite @ Jupiters Townsville