Doc Robinson

We are a rock and roll band from Columbus Ohio
We make backyard bbq breakup music.

Loose lineups, tight arrangements, and an impeccable aptitude for simple, punchy pop hooks have defined Doc Robinson’s recent, robust catalog of “backyard BBQ breakup music.”

In 2016, Nick D’Andrea and Jon Elliott emptied their backpack full of soulful influences and stitched the band together as a melding of their two favorite artists (Smokey Robinson + Dr. Dog), enlisting a rotation of Columbu

s’s finest R&B players as All-Star bedrock. Now, after four records in two years, as well as a long stint supporting Ohio upstarts CAAMP, Doc Robinson shifts into a new era for the young, accomplished band after D’Andrea’s amicable exit. As Elliott now slips into the role of guiding the band into a new era, no doubt Doc Robinson will evolve and shift shapes. As they find their new voice in 2021, they’re still the ideal band to bring the backyard vibes.

03/21/2026

Wow Columbus! The last two nights at Natalie's - Grandview were absolutely incredible! The love and energy we felt from all the beautiful folks in the audience both nights were pure magic. We can’t thank everyone enough for showing up, smiling, cheering, dancing, and singing along with us! You are true rockstars.

We can’t wait for the next one! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

Video courtesy of Reel Hoot Productions

02/27/2026

Just finished signing a stack of these beauties by our long-time friend Nicholas Nocera. 🖋️

Nick has been capturing our sound in ink for years, and we’ll have a limited run of these prints at Natalie's - Grandview this weekend.

Thursday is officially SOLD OUT, but we’re clearing the floor for Night 2 on Friday, March 20th. It’s a Standing Room Only party vibe, so grab a ticket at the link in the comments and come shake it with the neighbors. 🥂🕺

02/19/2026

We love our vinyl variants. This is for the wax heads✌️

Joyride - Wax Mage (only 20)
Joyride - Opaque Orange
Deep End - Wax Mage (only 20)
Deep End - Sea Glass
And of course, regular black vinyl for Ring Of Love, Travelogues, Musicol sessions, and Joyride.

They are all up in our merch store online

01/05/2026

We’re excited to announce two nights at Natalie’s Music Hall in Grandview March 19 & 20.

Two nights. Two different vibes.

Thursday Mar 19: Seated Dinner Show�Friday Mar 20: Standing General Admission

🎟️ Tickets on sale Tuesday, Jan 6 @ 3pm

12/19/2025

To put a beautiful cap on the year, we’re honored, humbled, and endlessly grateful to everyone who voted us #1 Columbus Band of 2025 on Columbus Underground!

We truly can’t express how much your continued support means to us. From spinning and sharing our music to belting out our choruses with us at shows— it never goes unnoticed. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. ❤️

We’ve got a lot in the works for 2026, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

And seriously — do yourself a favor and check out the other artists on this list. Columbus has a DEEP bench — many of whom are dear friends of ours — making incredible music, and every one of them deserves a listen.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Photo by

12/12/2025

We hope you’ll join us this weekend at Bleu & Fig for 2 Doc Robinson Holidaze shows: a dinner show Saturday night and a brunch show Sunday morning!

*This event is 21+ and BYOB*

12/03/2025

“Sometimes the trees disagree with the mountains but they dig their roots deep”
🌲 ⛰️ ✌️

Shake My Shadow - Live at LM Cases

Full video on the YouTube

11/26/2025

As the end of this year approaches, we wanted to do something a little special to tie a bow on it. We’re teaming up with our good friends at Bleu & Fig for a couple of very intimate performances at their beautiful spot in the heart of our hometown. Come join us to sing along with songs you love while you are treated to specially curated dishes, prepared by their amazingly talented staff.

Join us for dinner on Saturday, December 13, or for brunch on Sunday, December 14. Just in time to have one last hurrah before the holiday madness kicks in. Tickets are EXTREMELY limited, so don’t snooze!

Happy Holidaze,
Doc Robinson

11/07/2025

Still celebrating 1 yr of Joyride, but starting to get that itch to get back in the studio.

Pics from the Joyride session at Suma Recording by

11/06/2025

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to be joining Kendall Street Company on November 22nd at Woodlands Tavern. We’ll be doing an acoustic set to kick off the night and we sure do hope you’ll come sing along. ✌️

10/24/2025

One year ago we released Joyride.

It all started back in January of 2023 at a songwriting retreat at AB’s, where we wrote and created as a band for the first time. Those sessions reshaped our sound and brought us closer together in the process.

Later that year, we recorded the album at Suma Recording Studio in Painesville, Ohio — right in the heart of the snow belt where I grew up. Coming back to my old stomping grounds after twenty years to make a record with Doc Robinson felt like coming home. We stayed with my parents, ate tacos, and acted like teenagers again.

Huge thanks to David and Michael at Suma for capturing the magic, and to Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge for mixing the musical concoction together.

We’re endlessly grateful to everyone who’s listened, shared, and supported us this past year. You keep this dream alive.

What’s your favorite track from Joyride?

Address

424 W Town St
Columbus, OH
43215

Website

http://www.docrobinsonofficial.com/, https://linktr.ee/DocRobinson

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