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CURRENT NEWS
Telergy / The Exodus: The first album by Robert's new epic, progressive rock project.
The new album is now available on CD Baby
Telergy now has its own brand new site. Stop by and sign the guestbook.
www.telergymusic.com
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ROBERT'S VOICE HAS GONE INTERNATIONAL, featured in Electronic Labyrinth game from Ravensburger Toys
Electronic Labyrinth, the newest game from Ravensburger Toys, featuring Robert as the voice of "Nyles the Gnome", is hitting shelves all across the United States and Great Britain. Look for your copy at Barnes and Nobles stores, who will be selling the game exclusively for the next few months.
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Robert was recently made an official music merit badge counselor by the Boy Scouts of America
Any boy scout looking to earn their music merit badge can contact Robert for more specifics.
Robert has just been hired as the new guitar teacher at the Lincoln Akerman School in Hampton Falls!!!
Robert is honored to join the faculty of the Lincoln Akerman School in Hampton Falls New Hampshire. Due to popular demand the school decided to add a guitar program to its curriculum this year, and they sought out Robert to teach it. The class will be open to grades 6-8. Robert looks forward to a fun and challenging year for him and his future rock stars.
Robert chosen "Teacher of the Week" by Takelessons.com
Robert has been chosen "Teacher of the Week" by Takelessons.com! Check out their website and watch their blog for an upcoming article about Robert's recognition.
Robert will be perfoming with the band Featherscale
at Landrock Studio in Rollinsford, NH on Saturday February 5th, 2011. Robert will open the show at 7:30 with a half hour of acoustic material, then he will join Featherscale on mandolin, violin and flute. The show is being recorded for a live album.
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Robert and his wife, Melissa, have just finished their fourth holiday season playing Santa and Mrs. Claus for charity organizations all over New Hampshire and Massachusetts, bringing smiles to the faces of young and old. Santa and Mrs. Claus wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year.
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Robert and Blues Hero T. J. Wheeler
Robert has just finished an album with local blues hero T.J. Wheeler. The album is part of the 100 year anniversary of the Grant school in Columbia, MO. The initial tracks for the project were recorded by T.J. and kids from the school at a studio near the school in MO. The files were sent to Robert's studio so he could add more instrumentation (drums, bass, violin, keys) and mix and master the album.
Robert performs Jimi Hendrix Tribute
Robert will be performing a Jimi Hendrix tribute at the Music Makers faculty concert at the First Congregational Church in Hampton on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 7pm. The concert is free.
New Digs, Studio Moves to Dover, NH
Robert's studio will be moving. Robert and his wife Melissa have just got word that they have a new home. A very spacious 2800 square foot house in Dover, NH. With ample space for Robert's "Dragon's Den" studio.
Talking Electronic Board Games!
Robert is involved with a major project with his wife's toy company, Ravensburger, to develop a line of talking electronic board games. The characters in the game (played by actors from the Leddy Center in Epping, NH) will speak through the games pieces, giving directions to the players. Robert is doing all the engineering for the project.
Robert's New Teaching Position
Robert has accepted a teaching position with the online music school, Rocksource360!
Some of his esteemed colleagues include Ben Connolly (RA), Jon Donais (Shadows Fall), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Mike Mangini (Steve Vai) and Zak Stevens (Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra).
Be sure to visit the Rocksource360 website (Robert is already available there!) and learn more about the amazing online music instruction services!
Upcoming Performance
Robert will be performing with the reggae band, Boom Lava, on September 19th 2010 at the Pond View Restaurant in Kingston, NH. Contact the Pond View for directions and show time (603) 642-5556.
HAJH Career Day
SPRING 2010
Robert and his lovely wife Melissa will be featured guests as part of Hampton Academy Junior High's upcoming Career day. Robert will be talking about his life as a musician and Melissa will be talking about her work in the toy industry.
Robert and Melissa
On September 29th, 2007, Robert married his beloved Melissa in a beautiful ceremony held at Hammond Castle in Gloucester MA. It was a memorable evening that none in attendance will soon forget. The newlyweds enjoyed their honeymoon taking a historic castle tour of Scotland. Congratulations Melissa and Robert!
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Robert and Melissa wed at Hammond Castle
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Robert and Melissa in Scotland
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Click Here to See "THE MELISSA ALBUM" on Robert's Discography Page
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Upcoming Performances
May 29, 2010 Robert will be performing with the band FEATHERSCALE at "A Sacred Place" in Canaan, NH
October 31, 2009 Robert will be performing a one night only concert with reunited members of 202 The Band on Halloween night, October 31st at "The Barn" at 330 Washington st, Rochester, NH. The set will be short, but lots of laughs and fun are sure to be had. Bring some food and a costume!
November 7, 2009 Robert will be playing at a Music Makers faculty concert on November 7th, at the First Congregational Church of Hampton, 127 Winnacunnet rd, Hampton, NH. The concert is a benefit to help raise money to refurbish the church's ailing piano. Robert will be performing solo and with other members of the Music Makers faculty.
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One of Robert's very talented long time students, Kellsey Metzger, a seventeen year old senior at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, has just released her own full length CD
The album features covers of songs by Heart, Don Maclean and Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as eight of Kellsey's original compositions. Robert produced the album and is playing a wide variety of instruments on it. This is the first major recording to be primarily recorded in Robert's new home studio "The Dragon's Den". The album will soon be available on CD Baby, as well as itunes. To get a preview of some of the albums songs and to learn more about Kellsey, check out her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/kellseymetzger
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Robert has spent the Summer leading the first ever Music Makers Summer Youth Rock Ensemble (SYRE).
The kids put on a powerhouse show filled with rock hits at the function hall in the First Congregational Church of Hampton on August 22nd. The crowd clapped, sang and danced the night away. The program was a huge success and Music Makers hopes to expand ensemble offerings next summer.
Pictured left are the members of SYRE: Connor Wybranoski, Robert McClung, Joanna Harrod, Kyle Wybranowski, Danielle Harrod, Brian Gagne.
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Robert brings Violin to Newly Released Curt Bessette CD
Singer, songwriter and musician Curt Bessette has released his "95 North To Maine" CD, on which Robert plays sweet violin. See a current listing on our Discography Page and be sure to visit Curt's website www.CurtBessette.com
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Robert And World Renowned Blues Recording Artist Guy Davis
Robert has recently finished working on a package of song transcriptions for world renowned blues recording artist Guy Davis. Robert worked side by side with Guy to ensure the accuracy of the transcriptions which will soon be available on Guy's website www.GuyDavis.com
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Robert's Music Featured in Series of Hypnotheray CD's
Sharon O'connor, RN, has released a series of hypnotherapy related CD's designed to aid and assist in a number of life's challenges from managing otherwise stress filled events such as going to the dentist, preparing for surgery, etc. all the way to creating your optimal health and wellbeing. See a current listing on our Discography Page and be sure to visit Mrs. O'Connor's website www.AtlanticComplementary.com
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Robert to Record with Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute Band
Robert will be doing some recording with a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band at a studio in Lowell MA. This is a wonderfully intereresting arrangement, for one of Robert's own private insturments is actually a violin made by a member of the world renowned Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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Robert Currently Studying with Master Classical Guitarist Edward Flower
Robert has announced that he is honored to be allowed to study with world renowned classical virtuoso Edward Flower. Mr. Flower rarely takes students, however has given delight to Robert who is among the fortunate few.
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DON'T MISS ROBERT'S NOVEMBER 2nd PERFORMANCE!
Robert will be performing with the Stone Circle Band at the Wetbar in Portsmouth NH, 172 Hanover st., Friday nite, November 2nd. The band starts at 9pm and there is no cover charge. Check out the clubs schedule at www.sportspageportsmouth.com/wetbar and the Stone Circle site at www.stonecircleband.net
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Robert to Tour with "The Commitments!"
MARCH 2007 Robert recently was offered the opportunity of a lifetime by being asked to go on tour with "The Commitments", the band featured in the 1991 Allen Parker film. The band's usual guitarist, Ken McCluskey, has unfortunately taken ill and will not be able to complete the band's U.S. tour. So Robert will be filling in for him over the next week until the band returns to Ireland. You can find out more about the band on their website www.thecommitments.net .
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Robert's Music to be Featured on Folk Radio Station
MARCH 2007 March 27 between 8 &10 PM, 91.3 "The Summit", a radio station based out of Northeast Ohio will be featuring music from Robert's latest CD "Dust Covered Man". The show is called "Just Plain Folk" and is hosted by Tom Ball. Check the station's site at www.913thesummit.com to listen online!
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Robert to Play with Stone Circle Band
MARCH 2007 Robert has recently agreed to play with the band Stone Circle. He will be filling in for the band's bass player Dave Holbrook for an undetermined length of time. He will be primarily playing bass, but might be featured on other instruments as needed. The band is currently booking gigs for Summer. Check out their site at www.stonecircleband.net
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New recording in the works
MARCH 2007 Robert was recently invited to do some recording at a studio in Lowell, MA. He will be laying down a variety of cover tunes for a music engineering project at U-Mass. If things go well, some of the tracks might eventually be used on an upcoming album!
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Robert and the Exeter Music Band at Stratham Fair
A great time was had by all!
Robert and the Exeter Music Band played to the crowd at the recently held Stratham Fair.
The Exeter Music Band is a group of teachers from the Exeter Music store that performs for local functions and charity events. The line up of the band is always changing depending on different teacher's schedules. The current line up includes:
Richard Bowles: guitar, vocals
Steve Brennen: guitar, vocals
Robert McClung: guitar, bass, violin, vocals
Ally Altman: keyboards, flute, vocals
Nils Crusberg: guitar, bass, keyboards, saxophone, vocals
Billy Crosby: drums, percussion, vocals
Hope you were there to join us, here are some great pics!
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NEW CD TO BENEFIT CROSSROADS HOUSE
Grace Walke and Kellsey Metzger are fourteen year old girls attending Hampton Academy Junior High School. They both began playing guitar a little more than a year ago, taking lessons at Music Makers in Hampton with teacher Robert McClung.
Last fall the girls set about a path that few young musicians just learning their craft go down. They began writing their own songs. Their work was so good that they were offered the chance to record with one of the areas finest producers, Mac Ritchey of Possum Hall Studio in Hampton Falls.
The girls decided to make their first project a charity effort. Deciding to donate all the profits of their new single "Little River Road" to Cross Roads House homeless shelter in Portsmouth.
The song, which is a tribute to their younger siblings, is a very fresh original blend of folk style rock and pop. The girl's angelic harmonies, melodic guitars and teenage charm can't help but warm the heart.
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Rick Pickford of Widgetpix in Dover donated all of the albums artwork and photography. Copies will soon be available at Exeter Music, Bull Moose Music, Music Makers, and on the internet via CD Baby.
The girls are currently putting together songs for a full album. Keep your eyes and ears open for them in the future.
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