Profile

'Electric Hobbit' is the pseudonym of Robert King Balderstone, an English guitarist, composer and producer (Born: March 10, 1966 in Norfolk, England)

Robert started playing the guitar at 16 years old and has written and performed in the studio and on the ‘live’ circuit for numerous bands and projects. An adventurous musician, he has never chosen to limit himself to any particular style or category and he continues to experiment with many musical genres, both old and new.

Absent Friends

Robert has had many trials and tribulations along the way due to the deaths of close family and friends, but throughout his career, he has always been able to thrill and electrify the audience with his inimitable talent.

Direct Current

Electric Hobbit’s music is a unique blend of electronic music, combined with ‘live’ guitar and vocals. Within this field, he experiments with genres both old and new and his progressive repertoire is extensive and diverse.

Some of his guitar work is reminiscent of his early influences, such as Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, BB King and Santana, while others take you on a journey into uncharted musical territory. With his unique multi-genre approach to his music, you can always be assured that it is crammed full of emotion, energy and passion.

Taking a break from touring, Robert has recently returned to the studio and has been working hard on the release of a CD for his solo project.

The new album entitled ‘Direct Current’ will soon be available and he is planning to release a retrospective album of previously unreleased solo material entitled ‘Absent Friends' shortly afterwards.

Event Horizon

These releases will be followed up with live shows and concerts and ‘Electric Hobbit’ is already preparing material for a future release, entitled ‘Event Horizon’

With a fusion of genres too numerous to mention, this is an Artist that should definitely not be missed. After all, variety is the spice of life and ‘Electric Hobbit’ sprinkles all of his energetic and emotive works with fervour and gusto.