Rob Miller
@millerscave.bsky.social
https://www.robmillerwriting.com/
Author. Cofounder Bloodshot Records. DJ at Miller’s Cave.
Exploring the murky recesses of roots music:
Streaming at radioharborcountry.org
Sat: 4 to 5 PM & Sun: 9 to 10pm (Eastern)
Chicago via Detroit
Author. Cofounder Bloodshot Records. DJ at Miller’s Cave.
Exploring the murky recesses of roots music:
Streaming at radioharborcountry.org
Sat: 4 to 5 PM & Sun: 9 to 10pm (Eastern)
Chicago via Detroit
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Rob Miller
@millerscave.bsky.social
· Jul 4
Terrified to announce 11/25/25 release. A journey of weird record stores, grimy clubs, and starting venerable label Bloodshot Records. History, memoir, how-to, and a cautionary call to support indie arts communities before they are gone.
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
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A book that is actually good and offers 26 templates for resisting oppression, strengthening agency, and figuring out how to stand in the courage of your own convictions.
Just saying.
Just saying.
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A book that is actually good and offers 26 templates for resisting oppression, strengthening agency, and figuring out how to stand in the courage of your own convictions.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Up now @chicagomag.com -- an excerpt from @millerscave.bsky.social's new book. Join us Thursday at the Book Cellar! 6:30 pm www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
The Birth of Bloodshot Records
In an excerpt from his new memoir, a Bloodshot Records founder recounts the start of a genre-defining label.
www.chicagomag.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Up now @chicagomag.com -- an excerpt from @millerscave.bsky.social's new book. Join us Thursday at the Book Cellar! 6:30 pm www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
Come for the excerpt, stay for the dorky photo of yours truly.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #booksky #musicbooks #indielabels
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #booksky #musicbooks #indielabels
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Come for the excerpt, stay for the dorky photo of yours truly.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #booksky #musicbooks #indielabels
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #booksky #musicbooks #indielabels
So much for a good night's sleep any time in the near future.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So much for a good night's sleep any time in the near future.
Nearing the 39th anniv. of my 1st trip to Graceland. After 3 or 4 beers at the nearby Hound Dog Cafe, I suggested to the tour guide that I didn't think EP could have squeezed into the "Flight of the Phoenix" jumpsuit displayed on a mannequin. A security guard gave me a stern STFU look.
#elvis
#elvis
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Nearing the 39th anniv. of my 1st trip to Graceland. After 3 or 4 beers at the nearby Hound Dog Cafe, I suggested to the tour guide that I didn't think EP could have squeezed into the "Flight of the Phoenix" jumpsuit displayed on a mannequin. A security guard gave me a stern STFU look.
#elvis
#elvis
To celebrate the opening day of Deer Season, I give you 3 year old Rob enjoying the bounty of dad's shooting acumen.
#openingday
#deerseason
#openingday
#deerseason
November 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
To celebrate the opening day of Deer Season, I give you 3 year old Rob enjoying the bounty of dad's shooting acumen.
#openingday
#deerseason
#openingday
#deerseason
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New #booksky #musicsky
@millerscave.bsky.social
Just arrived: Rob Miller - The Hours are Long But The Pay Is Low
@millerscave.bsky.social
Just arrived: Rob Miller - The Hours are Long But The Pay Is Low
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New #booksky #musicsky
@millerscave.bsky.social
Just arrived: Rob Miller - The Hours are Long But The Pay Is Low
@millerscave.bsky.social
Just arrived: Rob Miller - The Hours are Long But The Pay Is Low
Join me today on Miller's Cave, 4pm Eastern. Streaming at
www.radioharborcountry.org I keep radio weird with tracks by @steveearle.bsky.social , Etta James, Roger Miller, Slim Harpo, Flat Duo Jets and more.
#radioharborcountry
#rootsradio #indieradio
Replayed Sunday night 9pm.
www.radioharborcountry.org I keep radio weird with tracks by @steveearle.bsky.social , Etta James, Roger Miller, Slim Harpo, Flat Duo Jets and more.
#radioharborcountry
#rootsradio #indieradio
Replayed Sunday night 9pm.
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join me today on Miller's Cave, 4pm Eastern. Streaming at
www.radioharborcountry.org I keep radio weird with tracks by @steveearle.bsky.social , Etta James, Roger Miller, Slim Harpo, Flat Duo Jets and more.
#radioharborcountry
#rootsradio #indieradio
Replayed Sunday night 9pm.
www.radioharborcountry.org I keep radio weird with tracks by @steveearle.bsky.social , Etta James, Roger Miller, Slim Harpo, Flat Duo Jets and more.
#radioharborcountry
#rootsradio #indieradio
Replayed Sunday night 9pm.
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"If not just Parker’s music, but pub rock, the roots of UK punk, and great stories about ’70s rock and roll are up your alley, I highly recommend this book" @bigtakeover.com writes in its review of grahamparkershowlinwind.net, written with the assistance of @thegrahamparker.bsky.social.#rockandroll
Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind by Jay Nachman with Graham Parker and The Rumour (Tangible Press, 2025)
bigtakeover.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"If not just Parker’s music, but pub rock, the roots of UK punk, and great stories about ’70s rock and roll are up your alley, I highly recommend this book" @bigtakeover.com writes in its review of grahamparkershowlinwind.net, written with the assistance of @thegrahamparker.bsky.social.#rockandroll
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Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reminder: Every time you shop at an independent bookstore, Jeff Bezos loses a little bit of power.
C'mon by! We'll chat, we'll have some wine, music talked about in the book will be playing on the PA, all at the lovely Book Cellar in Lincoln Square.
I'll be awkward, it'll be fun.
@marthabayne.bsky.social #lincolnsquare #bookcellar #robmillerwriting #booksky #insurgentcountry #altcountry
I'll be awkward, it'll be fun.
@marthabayne.bsky.social #lincolnsquare #bookcellar #robmillerwriting #booksky #insurgentcountry #altcountry
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
C'mon by! We'll chat, we'll have some wine, music talked about in the book will be playing on the PA, all at the lovely Book Cellar in Lincoln Square.
I'll be awkward, it'll be fun.
@marthabayne.bsky.social #lincolnsquare #bookcellar #robmillerwriting #booksky #insurgentcountry #altcountry
I'll be awkward, it'll be fun.
@marthabayne.bsky.social #lincolnsquare #bookcellar #robmillerwriting #booksky #insurgentcountry #altcountry
“Wow, what a great read/ride. I found Rob Miller’s journey through the music industry fascinating and fun, and when not giggling I was laughing out loud."
Blurb from Jeff Nelson Minor Threat/Dischord Records
www.robmillerwriting.com
#punkflyers #freezertheater #detroit #hardcore #minorthreat
Blurb from Jeff Nelson Minor Threat/Dischord Records
www.robmillerwriting.com
#punkflyers #freezertheater #detroit #hardcore #minorthreat
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
“Wow, what a great read/ride. I found Rob Miller’s journey through the music industry fascinating and fun, and when not giggling I was laughing out loud."
Blurb from Jeff Nelson Minor Threat/Dischord Records
www.robmillerwriting.com
#punkflyers #freezertheater #detroit #hardcore #minorthreat
Blurb from Jeff Nelson Minor Threat/Dischord Records
www.robmillerwriting.com
#punkflyers #freezertheater #detroit #hardcore #minorthreat
Wondering if my "senator" @durbin.senate.gov will ever see this. Or understand it is about him.
Hope is parachute is golden enough at this point.
Hope is parachute is golden enough at this point.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Wondering if my "senator" @durbin.senate.gov will ever see this. Or understand it is about him.
Hope is parachute is golden enough at this point.
Hope is parachute is golden enough at this point.
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Happy #NationalLifeWritingMonth to @millerscave.bsky.social, who cofounded Bloodshot Records in November 1993 and lived to write about it in his new memoir, THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW!
Buy one (or seven!) for everyone you know today!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
Buy one (or seven!) for everyone you know today!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy #NationalLifeWritingMonth to @millerscave.bsky.social, who cofounded Bloodshot Records in November 1993 and lived to write about it in his new memoir, THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW!
Buy one (or seven!) for everyone you know today!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
Buy one (or seven!) for everyone you know today!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
So much more inspiring than the eccentric, older Hasselhoff
We always need an eccentric older David who’s everywhere in pop culture and I’m thrilled that David Byrne has taken on the responsibility from Davids Bowie and Lynch
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So much more inspiring than the eccentric, older Hasselhoff
The time is getting closer!!
Terrified to announce 11/25/25 release. A journey of weird record stores, grimy clubs, and starting venerable label Bloodshot Records. History, memoir, how-to, and a cautionary call to support indie arts communities before they are gone.
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The time is getting closer!!
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“The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is a moving memorial to those who died but it continues to be a wildly unsuccessful strip club song.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is a moving memorial to those who died but it continues to be a wildly unsuccessful strip club song.
Image included in my upcoming book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" www.robmillerwriting.com
The poster for our first ever showcase/release show at Chicago's legendary Lounge Ax.
#chicagomusic #loungeax #altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicposters #musicsky #robbiefulks #freakwater
The poster for our first ever showcase/release show at Chicago's legendary Lounge Ax.
#chicagomusic #loungeax #altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicposters #musicsky #robbiefulks #freakwater
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Image included in my upcoming book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" www.robmillerwriting.com
The poster for our first ever showcase/release show at Chicago's legendary Lounge Ax.
#chicagomusic #loungeax #altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicposters #musicsky #robbiefulks #freakwater
The poster for our first ever showcase/release show at Chicago's legendary Lounge Ax.
#chicagomusic #loungeax #altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicposters #musicsky #robbiefulks #freakwater
Keeping radio weird in SW Michigan. Join me in Miller's Cave this afternoon at 4pm Eastern, replay tmrw at 9pm. Streaming at radioharborcountry.com
I'll be spinning some A-Bones, Otis Redding, Johnny Paycheck, @kdlang.bsky.social Bo Diddley, and more.
#radiosky #rootsradio #michiganradio
I'll be spinning some A-Bones, Otis Redding, Johnny Paycheck, @kdlang.bsky.social Bo Diddley, and more.
#radiosky #rootsradio #michiganradio
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Keeping radio weird in SW Michigan. Join me in Miller's Cave this afternoon at 4pm Eastern, replay tmrw at 9pm. Streaming at radioharborcountry.com
I'll be spinning some A-Bones, Otis Redding, Johnny Paycheck, @kdlang.bsky.social Bo Diddley, and more.
#radiosky #rootsradio #michiganradio
I'll be spinning some A-Bones, Otis Redding, Johnny Paycheck, @kdlang.bsky.social Bo Diddley, and more.
#radiosky #rootsradio #michiganradio
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"The label may not have been planned, but it wasn’t an accident."
The Q&A for THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW by Bloodshot Records co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social is live!
www.press.uillinois.edu/wordpress/qa...
The Q&A for THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW by Bloodshot Records co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social is live!
www.press.uillinois.edu/wordpress/qa...
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"The label may not have been planned, but it wasn’t an accident."
The Q&A for THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW by Bloodshot Records co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social is live!
www.press.uillinois.edu/wordpress/qa...
The Q&A for THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT THE PAY IS LOW by Bloodshot Records co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social is live!
www.press.uillinois.edu/wordpress/qa...
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Coming up this month we have @millerscave.bsky.social's hilarious memoir of his life in independent music as cofounder of Chicago's Bloodshot Records (music!). In Dec, an essay collection on the places of Midwestern literature (lit/CNF!), & in Jan, a history of bicycling in Illinois (more sports!)
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Coming up this month we have @millerscave.bsky.social's hilarious memoir of his life in independent music as cofounder of Chicago's Bloodshot Records (music!). In Dec, an essay collection on the places of Midwestern literature (lit/CNF!), & in Jan, a history of bicycling in Illinois (more sports!)
Dipped, or no?
What’s more Chicago right now than handing off 200 whistles in a Portillos bag.
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Dipped, or no?
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And here is my copy of the song. It is indeed dreadful. The versions of "Put a Little Love In Your Heart" and "I Walk The Line" will peel the paint off the bulkhead of a battleship.
Note the liner notes. "Leonard Nimoy is happening." Indeed. He is. Happening.
@andrewhickey.500songs.com
Note the liner notes. "Leonard Nimoy is happening." Indeed. He is. Happening.
@andrewhickey.500songs.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
And here is my copy of the song. It is indeed dreadful. The versions of "Put a Little Love In Your Heart" and "I Walk The Line" will peel the paint off the bulkhead of a battleship.
Note the liner notes. "Leonard Nimoy is happening." Indeed. He is. Happening.
@andrewhickey.500songs.com
Note the liner notes. "Leonard Nimoy is happening." Indeed. He is. Happening.
@andrewhickey.500songs.com
Join myself & @marthabayne.bsky.social for the "in conversation release party" of my book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" in Lincoln Sq Chicago at the fabulous Book Cellar. Nov. 20th @6:30pm.
#booksky
#lincolnsquare
www.robmillerwriting.com/news-events/...
@illinoispress.bsky.social
#booksky
#lincolnsquare
www.robmillerwriting.com/news-events/...
@illinoispress.bsky.social
Rob Miller at The Book Cellar — Rob Miller
Rob Miller, " The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low " with Martha Bayne Join us in-store to celebrate the new release.
www.robmillerwriting.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Join myself & @marthabayne.bsky.social for the "in conversation release party" of my book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" in Lincoln Sq Chicago at the fabulous Book Cellar. Nov. 20th @6:30pm.
#booksky
#lincolnsquare
www.robmillerwriting.com/news-events/...
@illinoispress.bsky.social
#booksky
#lincolnsquare
www.robmillerwriting.com/news-events/...
@illinoispress.bsky.social
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Boys and Ghouls!
ANOTHER special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave! You think I had only one hour's worth of this stuff? Fools!
This Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
#halloweenmusic
ANOTHER special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave! You think I had only one hour's worth of this stuff? Fools!
This Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
#halloweenmusic
October 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Boys and Ghouls!
ANOTHER special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave! You think I had only one hour's worth of this stuff? Fools!
This Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
#halloweenmusic
ANOTHER special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave! You think I had only one hour's worth of this stuff? Fools!
This Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
#halloweenmusic