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Robert Shafer (uncredited)

Robert Shafer

Robert Shafer has played guitar professionally since graduating high school in 1981.  He is a two-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championship held annually at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas.  He has also held state guitar championships in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Alabama.  Shafer has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Mountain Stage, and BBC, and has worked with Mark O’Connor, Mike Snider, Kenny Baker, Josh Graves and many others.  He is also an electric guitarist and has received rave reviews for his guitar playing from Guitar Player Magazine, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Vintage Guitar Magazine and other publications.

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The Kanawha Tradition 8/16/12: The Kanawha Tradition

Robert Shafer, Robin Kessinger, and Bobby Taylor, three of the Kanawha Valley’s best traditional musicians, present a dynamic performance. Part of Homegrown: The Music of America concert series.

The Kanawha Tradition

Robert Shafer, Robin Kessinger, and Bobby Taylor, three of the Kanawha Valley’s best traditional musicians, present a dynamic performance. Part of Homegrown: The Music of America concert series.
Johnny Staats, Robert Shafer and Todd Burge 4/10/06: Johnny Staats, Robert Shafer and Todd Burge

Mandolin champion Johnny Staats, two time national flatpicking champion Robert Shafer, and guitarist Todd Burge entertain audiences with their bluegrass sound.

Johnny Staats, Robert Shafer and Todd Burge

Mandolin champion Johnny Staats, two time national flatpicking champion Robert Shafer, and guitarist Todd Burge entertain audiences with their bluegrass sound.

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