Bobby O (Robert Michael Ormsby)

No doubt Bobby’s reputation as a fierce guitarist was a big reason why he’s been able to attract such a great touring group. He studied music at California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) on a Vickie Carr Scholarship where he majored in musical composition. Along the way he opened shows for Canned Heat, Iron Butterfly and played with Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Hues Corporation, Ike Turner Revue, various members of the original Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, and many others. On being introduced to Buddy Arnold in the early 90’s and the Musicians Assistance Program, Bobby has dedicated himself to using his awesome musical talent to help others recover from the terrors of addiction and move on to lead successful, substance-free lives. In addition he became a popular and effective substance-abuse counselor, first for 17 years at Acton Rehab Center, and for the last 3 years at Warm Springs Rehab Center. More recently he’s made referrals and received them from Music Cares of NARAS