On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., STEVE ROBINSON & STEVE KIRKLAND with Special Guest EMMA ROBINSON will perform in the #ListeningRoom at Flat Rock Cinema.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 6:00 Doors - 7:00 Concert
About The Musicians
Originally from Northern England, Robinson relocated to Florida in the mid 80’s and became part of The Headlights, a popular Tampa Bay area folk-rock band, whose sound soon caught the ear of legendary Byrds frontman, Roger McGuinn, who asked the lads to be his backing band for a Tonight Show appearance and subsequent US tour.
After his departure from the Headlights, Steve spent the next couple of decades as a solo artist, writing, recording and releasing a succession of albums that garnered considerable praise for their modern melodic spin on the post Beatles and Byrds era and beyond:
"Robinson’s regal melodies offer the essence of a timeless treasure.” - Goldmine Magazine
“Robinson's songs are an almost perfect melding of British pop with modern folky Americana.” - babysue/LMNOP
Co-conspirator and backing guitarist Steve Kirkland retired locally from the nonprofit world in 2018 and has concentrated his efforts on his “labor of love”, providing atmosphere and supportive layers to former band Stepchild, and currently as lead guitarist in Jeff Michels Folkadelic Jam. Kirkland thinks “life is better with slide guitar” and is chuffed about his happy accident of meeting Robinson and their resulting collaborative performances.
Emma Robinson is Steve’s talented daughter whose exquisite vocals have adorned Steve’s records since she was ten years old. Effortlessly and seamlessly switching from chest to head-voice, her distinctive singing-style has even caught the attention of esteemed producers Brian Eno (Bowie/Talking Heads) and Mark Ronson (Bruno Mars/Amy Winehouse) each of whom have discussed her unique voice on their respective podcasts and TV shows.
Flat Rock Cinema is an experience destination with New Movies, Classic Film Anniversaries, and Improv Comedy. Guests enjoy entertainment experiences paired with an elevated cinema dining menu, craft beer & cider, wine, and seltzer.
STEVE ROBINSON & STEVE KIRKLAND with Special Guest EMMA ROBINSON
