Collin J. Rocker

Collin J. Rocker has opened eyes across the mid-Atlantic and far beyond. With gritty tradition, he has found a way to turn timeless themes of heartbreak, the road, and the past into songs suiting today’s common man.
“He has the makings of a great American songwriter. With his superb guitar playing, he is the whole package”, wrote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna). His music is born from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, juxtaposed with strip malls, asphalt, and suburban sprawl.
In February of 2010, Collin entered the studio with producer Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne/Patti Smith Group/The Fab Faux) and backing musicians such as Kristina Train (Blue Note Records) and Rich Hinman (Roseanne Cash) in Albrightsville, PA to record Collin's debut album "Milkbox Love, Jukebox Blood, & Other American Favorites". Since releasing the record, Collin has performed alongside national acts such as Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna), Rory Block, and The New Riders of The Purple Sage on a number of legendary stages.

During the summer of 2011, Collin opened shows for Grande Ole' Opry Member Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives in Sellersville, PA as well as performing with Acoustic Hot Tuna at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL.
In 2012, Collin J. Rocker opened for John Hiatt in Pennsylvania. He will be entering the studio once again in March 2013.