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Across two decades and 6 fine albums Oklahoma-born Essex-settled Bob Collum and his band has cut a swathe through the UK Americana scene, bringing fistfuls of well-crafted originals, superbly re-imagined covers and pin-sharp Tulsa-meets-Southend musicianship to venues up and down the country. Wasted Wonderland brings together 14 of Bob's finest songs for fans and first-time listeners alike.
 
 
"Collum...like Nick Lowe is able to express a wry riposte and an aching heart in the same breath..." BBC Radio 2
It’s two decades since Bob Collum flew from the US to the delta of Essex from the US, bringing with him the music of his native Tulsa, Oklahoma.

With two Stateside albums already under his belt, Bob set about commandeering a new UK band. The Welfare Mothers were born and through extensive gigging, began to build a following both around and outside the UK.

The resulting album, 'The Boy Most Likely To..' (2004) added a potent shot of Anglophile power pop to Bob’s swinging alt-country.

A few cracked-hearts, frayed guitar strings and many a memorable live show later, 'Set The Stupid Free,' (2008) boasted melodic, Byrds-ian country-edged soul steeped in playful, crying steel guitar (provided by the legendary BJ Cole and later live by Allan Kelly)

The music that has followed over five more albums and EPs is a treasure trove of great hooks and trenchant wit. Songs of love and loss jostle with murder ballads. Slices of Western Swing share floor space with Holly-esque rockabilly. Memories of growing up in the America he left behind keep company with wry glimpses of the Essex he's made his home.

Wasted Wonderland captures the best of Bob's inimitable quicksilver writing, performed by a phallanx of excellent musicians with CVs that include Nick Lowe, REM and The Rumour.

"Pop melodies and hooks that'll have you humming the chorus to each song before the record is halfway through"   Subba Culture
 
"He continues to refine his songwriting with some quite stunning musical arrangements.”  Maverick
 
"Collum has crafted roots pop perfection" Amplifier  
 
 

For more information and interviews contact us at info@bobcollummusic.com

 
Artists Bob has supported include Dave Alvin, Ron Sexsmith, Handsome Family, John Wesley Harding, Robbie Fulks, Hot Club of Cowtown, The Arlenes, Marshall Crenshaw, Peter Case, Nikki Sudden, Greg Trooper, Alejandro Escovedo, The Deadstring Brothers, Danny George Wilson, Ben Weaver, Amy Rigby, Robert Earle Keen, Wilko Johnson
 
Venues that Bob has played include South By Southwest Festival - Austin TX, Cambridge Folk Festival - Cambridge UK, Beyond Nashville Festival - London UK , The Cavern - Liverpool UK , 12 Bar Club - London UK Schuba’s - Chicago IL, Fitzgerald’s - Chicago IL, Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa OK, The Blue Door - Oklahoma City OK
 
Discography
 
I'm Not Lonely (Single) - 2022, This Heart Will Self Destruct - 2021, Saved (EP)  - 2021, Pay Pack and Carry  - 2020, Little Rock - 2015, Twisted Lines and Mixed-Up Rhymes (EP) - 2009, Set The Stupid Free - 2008, The Boy Most Likely To… - 2004, Low Rent Romeo - 2001, More Tragic Songs Of Life - 1997

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