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
After a fun-filled weekend of good weather in Chicago, it's time to dig around my vinyl collection and settle down to the smooth, Sunday night disco stylings of (***checks notes***) BENSON...aka Bob "Don't Call Me Robert" Guillaume.
#vinylcommunity #vinyl #weirdvinyl
#vinylcommunity #vinyl #weirdvinyl
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
After a fun-filled weekend of good weather in Chicago, it's time to dig around my vinyl collection and settle down to the smooth, Sunday night disco stylings of (***checks notes***) BENSON...aka Bob "Don't Call Me Robert" Guillaume.
#vinylcommunity #vinyl #weirdvinyl
#vinylcommunity #vinyl #weirdvinyl
Wow. What a crowd of smiling goofballs at my book launch party/reading/conversation at the #bookcellar in #lincolnsquare!
They surprised me with a cake in the shape of the book (it tastes much better), and a fine time was had by all. Eternal thanks to my interviewer @marthabayne.bsky.social
They surprised me with a cake in the shape of the book (it tastes much better), and a fine time was had by all. Eternal thanks to my interviewer @marthabayne.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wow. What a crowd of smiling goofballs at my book launch party/reading/conversation at the #bookcellar in #lincolnsquare!
They surprised me with a cake in the shape of the book (it tastes much better), and a fine time was had by all. Eternal thanks to my interviewer @marthabayne.bsky.social
They surprised me with a cake in the shape of the book (it tastes much better), and a fine time was had by all. Eternal thanks to my interviewer @marthabayne.bsky.social
Folks have been asking "is there a playlist featuring the music/artists/albums you write about in your upcoming book?"
By golly, there is: Hit random & let it rip: 125 songs that were inspirational, weird, and formative.
www.robmillerwriting.com/playlist
#playlists #altcountry #insurgentcountry
By golly, there is: Hit random & let it rip: 125 songs that were inspirational, weird, and formative.
www.robmillerwriting.com/playlist
#playlists #altcountry #insurgentcountry
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Folks have been asking "is there a playlist featuring the music/artists/albums you write about in your upcoming book?"
By golly, there is: Hit random & let it rip: 125 songs that were inspirational, weird, and formative.
www.robmillerwriting.com/playlist
#playlists #altcountry #insurgentcountry
By golly, there is: Hit random & let it rip: 125 songs that were inspirational, weird, and formative.
www.robmillerwriting.com/playlist
#playlists #altcountry #insurgentcountry
@glidemag.bsky.social just posted a story and interview with me about my upcoming book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" available now at @illinoispress.bsky.social
Read it here:
glidemagazine.com/319975/rob-m...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicbooks
#booksky #authorsofbluesky
Read it here:
glidemagazine.com/319975/rob-m...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicbooks
#booksky #authorsofbluesky
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
@glidemag.bsky.social just posted a story and interview with me about my upcoming book "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low" available now at @illinoispress.bsky.social
Read it here:
glidemagazine.com/319975/rob-m...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicbooks
#booksky #authorsofbluesky
Read it here:
glidemagazine.com/319975/rob-m...
#altcountry #insurgentcountry #musicbooks
#booksky #authorsofbluesky
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
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.
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
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
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
Is French KISS the best H'ween music costume?
Before you answer, note flying v-neck guitar with baguette as neck (but before I placed the cubed cheese on toothpicks as tuning pegs---there was a cheese-mad dog afoot---i had to be careful).
#halloween
#KISS
Before you answer, note flying v-neck guitar with baguette as neck (but before I placed the cubed cheese on toothpicks as tuning pegs---there was a cheese-mad dog afoot---i had to be careful).
#halloween
#KISS
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Is French KISS the best H'ween music costume?
Before you answer, note flying v-neck guitar with baguette as neck (but before I placed the cubed cheese on toothpicks as tuning pegs---there was a cheese-mad dog afoot---i had to be careful).
#halloween
#KISS
Before you answer, note flying v-neck guitar with baguette as neck (but before I placed the cubed cheese on toothpicks as tuning pegs---there was a cheese-mad dog afoot---i had to be careful).
#halloween
#KISS
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
It's that time of year. Curl up with some spiced hot cider, maybe some rum will fall into the cup (these things happen---it's a chaotic universe), and queue up the hi-fi with some classics of the season.
#halloweenmusic
#munsters
#monstermash
#vinylsky
#halloweenmusic
#munsters
#monstermash
#vinylsky
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's that time of year. Curl up with some spiced hot cider, maybe some rum will fall into the cup (these things happen---it's a chaotic universe), and queue up the hi-fi with some classics of the season.
#halloweenmusic
#munsters
#monstermash
#vinylsky
#halloweenmusic
#munsters
#monstermash
#vinylsky
Motorhead were one of the few points of agreement in my Detroit Rock City suburban high school.
A tense truce could exist.
No one fucked with the small clutch of reedy little punks at this show. I could barely understand my homeroom teacher the next day my ears were ringing so bad.
A tense truce could exist.
No one fucked with the small clutch of reedy little punks at this show. I could barely understand my homeroom teacher the next day my ears were ringing so bad.
October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Motorhead were one of the few points of agreement in my Detroit Rock City suburban high school.
A tense truce could exist.
No one fucked with the small clutch of reedy little punks at this show. I could barely understand my homeroom teacher the next day my ears were ringing so bad.
A tense truce could exist.
No one fucked with the small clutch of reedy little punks at this show. I could barely understand my homeroom teacher the next day my ears were ringing so bad.
Still tired and somewhat elated from the massive rally yesterday, so I thought I'd refortify myself with some Vitamin Beef, Chicago-style.
Dipped.
With sweet.
16 1/2 napkins
#italianbeef
#chicago
#romas
Dipped.
With sweet.
16 1/2 napkins
#italianbeef
#chicago
#romas
October 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Still tired and somewhat elated from the massive rally yesterday, so I thought I'd refortify myself with some Vitamin Beef, Chicago-style.
Dipped.
With sweet.
16 1/2 napkins
#italianbeef
#chicago
#romas
Dipped.
With sweet.
16 1/2 napkins
#italianbeef
#chicago
#romas
OG Bloodshot staff at @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social seemingly delighted to receive a copy of their former boss's upcoming book @millerscave.bsky.social
2nd photo, they are not so happy when they realize I expect them to actually read it.
#booksky
#robmillerwriting
#musicwriting
#indielabels
2nd photo, they are not so happy when they realize I expect them to actually read it.
#booksky
#robmillerwriting
#musicwriting
#indielabels
October 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
OG Bloodshot staff at @dovetailbrewery.bsky.social seemingly delighted to receive a copy of their former boss's upcoming book @millerscave.bsky.social
2nd photo, they are not so happy when they realize I expect them to actually read it.
#booksky
#robmillerwriting
#musicwriting
#indielabels
2nd photo, they are not so happy when they realize I expect them to actually read it.
#booksky
#robmillerwriting
#musicwriting
#indielabels
Freshly back from Indianapolis and the www.heartlandfallforum.org
Highlights were the Vonnegut Museum and the portions at the Rathskeller---whose portions made the solid oak tables groan.
Solid thumbs up on both---though do the museum first, as a nap was desperately needed after the meal.
Highlights were the Vonnegut Museum and the portions at the Rathskeller---whose portions made the solid oak tables groan.
Solid thumbs up on both---though do the museum first, as a nap was desperately needed after the meal.
October 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Freshly back from Indianapolis and the www.heartlandfallforum.org
Highlights were the Vonnegut Museum and the portions at the Rathskeller---whose portions made the solid oak tables groan.
Solid thumbs up on both---though do the museum first, as a nap was desperately needed after the meal.
Highlights were the Vonnegut Museum and the portions at the Rathskeller---whose portions made the solid oak tables groan.
Solid thumbs up on both---though do the museum first, as a nap was desperately needed after the meal.
Book Arrival Day!
When a box arrives, Gromit assumes it is for him.
However, instead of a windfall of freeze dried squirrels, it is just my UPCOMING BOOK!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
His disappointment is obvious. Everyone's a critic.
#booksky
#musicbooks
#robmillerwriting
#altcountry
When a box arrives, Gromit assumes it is for him.
However, instead of a windfall of freeze dried squirrels, it is just my UPCOMING BOOK!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
His disappointment is obvious. Everyone's a critic.
#booksky
#musicbooks
#robmillerwriting
#altcountry
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Book Arrival Day!
When a box arrives, Gromit assumes it is for him.
However, instead of a windfall of freeze dried squirrels, it is just my UPCOMING BOOK!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
His disappointment is obvious. Everyone's a critic.
#booksky
#musicbooks
#robmillerwriting
#altcountry
When a box arrives, Gromit assumes it is for him.
However, instead of a windfall of freeze dried squirrels, it is just my UPCOMING BOOK!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
His disappointment is obvious. Everyone's a critic.
#booksky
#musicbooks
#robmillerwriting
#altcountry
Just a reminder all you #booksky store owners, and distributors. Stop by my table Wednesday afternoon and we can chat about punk rock, alt-country, dive bars, seedy clubs, owning small businesses, and maybe even a little about the book
www.robmillerwriting.com
#musicbooks
#indiebookstores
www.robmillerwriting.com
#musicbooks
#indiebookstores
October 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Just a reminder all you #booksky store owners, and distributors. Stop by my table Wednesday afternoon and we can chat about punk rock, alt-country, dive bars, seedy clubs, owning small businesses, and maybe even a little about the book
www.robmillerwriting.com
#musicbooks
#indiebookstores
www.robmillerwriting.com
#musicbooks
#indiebookstores
It gets me some smiles and nods, and, occasionally, a scowl.
October 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It gets me some smiles and nods, and, occasionally, a scowl.
Hey Boys and Ghouls!
Join me for a special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave.
Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes from obscure weirdos you don't get to hear very often, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
Join me for a special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave.
Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes from obscure weirdos you don't get to hear very often, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
October 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Hey Boys and Ghouls!
Join me for a special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave.
Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes from obscure weirdos you don't get to hear very often, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
Join me for a special Halloween edition of Miller's Cave.
Sat 4 to 5pm & Sun 9 to 10 EST
Streaming radioharborcountry.org WRHC-FM
I'll be spinning spooky tunes from obscure weirdos you don't get to hear very often, all in sparkling monSTEREO sound.
I've always been fond of this one, but yours works too.
October 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I've always been fond of this one, but yours works too.