Robbin Kapsalis

Robbin Kapsalis carries Chicago's soul in her commanding voice, blending traditional blues grit with contemporary spirit. Born on the Southside amid the city's legendary blues scene and later shaped by Atlanta's musical heritage, she delivers a vocal presence that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly alive.
A three-time Blues Blast Music Award nominee and featured artist in Living Blues Magazine (#284), she led DC-based soul blues band Vintage #18 for a decade before launching her solo career.
Her reputation soars as she tours throughout Europe, captivating audiences from intimate clubs to major festivals. Her latest album, The Blues Is In The House, earned a Blues Music Award nomination, cementing why she's not just preserving the blues tradition — she's helping shape its future.

"...Kapsalis plants her flag firmly in the tradition...show's she's not just keeping the flame alive, she's fanning it higher. So, the blues is truly in the house
Blues Matters Magazine (UK)

"...Her Chicago roots shine through loud and clear throughout on an excellent selection of songs...there's just not anything about this set that is not top-notch, it's classy blues...a wonderful introduction to a woman who should become a household (blues) name..."
Blues In The South (UK)

"...she stands apart...singing with a cool sense of relaxation...her alto is strong and direct and her capacity to interpret words impressive."
Frank-John Hadley DownBeat Magazine (USA)