Biography
Bob Sirois began his musical journey when he started playing guitar at age 16. For the better part of his 41 years in music he has diligently sought instruction from multiple, diverse teachers who have helped to shape him as a professional musician. Bob spent his early years as a Rock & Roll guitar player honing his skills with the Connecticut band “Under The Rose”.
During this time he had occasion to perform hundreds of shows both with his band UTR and as a session player for various other artists. But it was essentially the inspiration of Folk/Western legend John Denver that caused him to redirect his efforts toward becoming an acoustic style Folk Guitarist/Composer.
Since 1996 when he began listening to John’s music, Bob dedicated himself to becoming a highly trained Folk/New Age style Guitarist. As a result of his efforts he helped to compose, arrange and produce 3 albums (“Under The Rose”, “Drain”, & “A Little Hope”) with his band “Under The Rose”. Their consistent efforts through the years helped position Bob and the band to sign a recording deal with Attack Records and a publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music in 2002.
This opportunity enabled Bob to sign a solo recording contract to perform, arrange, orchestrate and produce 5 solo Christmas albums titled “A Hometown Christmas” Dec 2002, “Dreams of Christmas” Nov 2005, “A Christmas Melody” Nov 2008, “Rocky Mountain Christmas (A Tribute to John Denver)” Nov 2009 & now “Twilight, The Magic Of Christmas” Nov 2022.
In addition, Bob has also become a well-versed guitar teacher as well as a Music Instructor in the school system for grades Pre K 3 – Grade 8. In 2009, 2010 & 2011 Bob was invited by John Denver’s family to perform in 3 tribute concerts to the late Singer/Songwriter in Aspen Colorado with John’s band.
These events were the highlight of Bob’s musical career. Today, Bob spends a majority of his time doing what he has come to love the most, composing, arranging, orchestrating and teaching music.
