Rob Hillard is a live music enthusiast and part-time propagandist whose relevant music-related resume includes stints as contributing editor at An Honest Tune and Signal to Noise magazines, creator and editor of the Deadheads Music/Festival Calendar, and his long-time role as master of ceremonies for the Great Blue Heron Music Festival,
GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance, and the
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival, all of which have provided him with an extensive education in
global music culture and a kind appreciation for the dedication of the artists and organizers who make the music happen.