Robert Lighthouse Trio

Robert Lighthouse • Randy Ball • Paul Dudley

Robert, a native of Sweden, first came to the United States at the age of 18, determined to learn more about the music he loves - Mississippi Delta Blues. For eight years he traveled around the country visiting blues Meccas like Chicago's famed Maxwell Street and New Orleans, the cradle of the blues. He settled in Washington, DC in 1988 and established a cult following as a street musician. He toured Belgium and Holland with the Charlie Sayles Band and then landed his own steady gig at City Blues Cafe in D.C.

Robert has represented the DC area at the Blues Foundation IBC's twice, once with his band and once as a solo. His critically acclaimed debut CD, Drive-Thru Love, was released in 1998.
His long awaited follow up Deep Down in the Mud was released in the summer of 2007 and also has received much critical acclaim.

Randy brings authentic blues and swing to the upright and electric bass, performing regularly at Maryland venues including Hank Dietle's Tavern and the Broad Axe in Hagerstown. A seasoned professional in the Greater DC Metro area, Randy has collaborated with acclaimed groups like the Robert Lighthouse Trio, The Hi-Jivers, and B&B Swing.

Paul is a highly regarded professional drummer based in the Washington, D.C./DMV region. He is best known for his deep pocket and versatile style, performing regularly with the award-winning funk, blues, and soul band Sol Roots and the instrumental jazz/fusion group Vinyl Horizon.