Robert Lloyd Dubin is a musician as well as a physician. The two arts seem to join together nicely. One creating and performing for others and the other healing and providing hope. He has over 40 years of professional experience both in live performance (acoustic, electric guitar and bass guitar) as well as composition, recording and production of original music in the studio. He believes that music is the universal language that communicates through the stark differences that exist in our little world today. Music can provide the healing salve (along with the advances of modern medicine and technology that are available today).
We hope that you enjoy listening to RLD and supporting his weekend shows in Southwest Florida.
We have provided an outline of how music has shaped his life and remains a vital aspect of his medical ministry and life’s vocation.
Born to play…
To tell the story of how music influenced Robert, you must look in his genes: his mother, Lillian Olmeda Morales (San Juan, Puerto Rico) had a very musical family including her father, Eugenio Morales (violin with silent movies in the 30s) and her brother, Nelson Olmeda Morales (bass and percussionist with Tony Bennett). On his fathers (Earl) side, it was Grandma Myrtle (nee Davis), singing her sweet gospel hymns of Tennesee Ernie Ford on her upright.
It was singing Light My Fire as a toddler, in the back yard in Akron, Ohio. It was growing up listening to classic rock radio (WMMS) that made Cleveland the capital of rock and roll. Music was in his blood. His first instrument (which was supposed to be drums) turned out to be a Sears Roebuck electric guitar and a small amplifier which exploded on day 1 of usage!
It was after moving to Buffalo, NY in 1978 (just missed the big one), that he started getting serious and took guitar lessons to learn his craft. He joined several high school rock bands (Cynical Blitz) playing everything from The Rolling Stones to the Doors. It was at that time, when he joined his first professional working band, Christopher Sly, a Led Zeppelin cover band who played only one infamous concert at the renowned McVans nightclub in Buffalo, NY.
He soon had hopes to become an aspiring musician and moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1981. It was in Las Vegas that he started working as a professional musician and played several well known supper clubs and concert venues with the duet Hall and Dubin.
(pictured: The Escape Lounge. Las Vegas, NV. circa 1983)
Hall and Dubin Circa 1983. Las Vegas, Nevada. They were one of the forerunners in the computerized-sequencing music wave that would allow 2 musicians to sound like an orchestra. Hall and Dubin became the opening house band at the renowned Alexis Park Hotel and Resort, the first non-gaming resort in Las Vegas. They recorded several originals including the song, “Standing on First Base” (What Would I do Without Your Love?).
Music is a family affair with the Dubins. After leaving Las Vegas and starting a career in medicine, RLD kept up his musical chops playing at churches, community functions and at family gatherings like the Lutheran Summer Gathering pictured here singing “Home on the Range” with son, Benjamin (circa 2006). RLD has joined forces in making music with his youngest son, William Robert (Will) a budding musician in Englewood, FL. as well as his cousin, Donald Eugene Webb (Los Angeles, CA.) penning and recording the song “Until We Meet Again.” Special times included making music with his beloved nephew, the late Gregory Eugene Dubin (Albany, NY) both recording and performing at multiple family gatherings.
Dr. Dubin has performed over 300 concerts both as a single artist (Guitar, Vocals) and with various band arrangements (voice, bass, guitar and percussion). He keeps an active practice schedule and is available for performing to provide your professional entertainment needs.
RLD provides a variety of music selections from classic 40s-50s standards to 70-80s classics. He specializes in providing a relaxed and comforting ambience ideal for adult supper clubs and intimate lounge settings. He is able to discern the audience and provide the best musical solution for the setting. From classical to jazz. From country to classic rock. It is covered, and ready to play with his vast and expansive repertoire.
The phrase used to describe Robert’s art of music is “Mi Alma.” Mi Alma translation in Spanish is “my soul.” His goal is to provide an evening of relaxation and nostalgia as he brings back the memories of sweet songs and the memorable soundtracks of our lives. Please contact us to learn more about having Dr. Dubin perform at your business or next social gathering.
Please take a listen to some samples of both original and selected cover songs from the years.
Pictured above for the guitar enthusiasts: 1983 G&L SC3- purchased at Vesleys Music in Las Vegas, NV. On right is William Robert’s 1985 G&L SC-3.
Additional musical selections and personal auditions are available by request and appointment.
Robert Dubin, MD, LLC at 941-786-2130 or rcdubin@yahoo.com
Come and have a memorable evening at Magnolias on the Bay and listen to the soft sounds of Mi Alma and Robert Dubin. Please call in advance for reservations and make sure to go online to review available food selections: https://www.magnoliasonthebay.com
Additional musical selections and personal auditions are available by request and appointment.
Robert Dubin, MD, LLC at 941-786-2130 or rcdubin@yahoo.com