ACTIVISM
Activism is an important part of Robert's life - musical or otherwise. As well as being a full-time musician, Robert does what he can to lend his voice - musical or otherwise - to issues of social justice and environmental protection.
In September 2025 Robert organised and performed in a fundraising concert for the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP), a group which focuses on improving the lives of wheelchair users, particularly those in less-resourced countries. This group has had their funding decimated under the Trump administration.
In May 2023 Robert organised and performed in a fundraising concert in support of Phare Ponleu Selpak - an amazing not-for-profit educational institution and circus located in Battambang, which he recently visited. Over 10k was raised for this group.
JOSE FIGUEORA
For many years Robert has been involved in solidarity work with the people of El Salvador, and other South American and Central American countries. The victims of the "forgotten war" in El Salvador in the 70's and 80's and it's aftermath is a particular focus for Robert.
He is happy to report that after a long battle his Canadian/Salvadoran friend Jose Figueroa has been granted his freedom (and has also been granted permanent residency) after being forced into sanctuary for over two years. Robert is still fighting for Jose to officially clear his name of any terrorism charges. Robert continues to work with Jose as an editor and advisor.
A song Robert wrote in support of Jose called "YOU ARE WELCOME HERE" is available to download. All proceeds from the download went to the "We are Jose" campaign - to raise funds to help pay for the legal defence of Jose - a Salvadoran refugee facing deportation from Canada for his non-violent opposition to the right-wing military dictatorship in EL Salvador in the 1980s. Jose was forced into sanctuary in a Langley, B.C. church in an effort to avoid deportation.
A video for the song - made by Jose himself can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CRlb3I9jRc
"It Could Be You"
In 2016, together with my Toronto band "The Fairest and Best", Robert released a single and video called "It Could Be You". All proceeds from the sale of the song went to the International Red Cross for their work with refugees worldwide. The song is a call for empathy for refugees - whose numbers are climbing daily.
You can find hear the fascinating story about how the song came about here and you can see the video here
Finish your October weekends off in style with at Mons O'Shea in Freo town! I will be there every Sunday in October from 7:30-10:30pm....happy to do your favourite songs for ya! Bring a crowd and get loud (or get quiet - depends on what you choose!) Mons O'Sheas is right next to Elizabeth Book Store and opposite Gino's on the strip....
Finish your October weekends off in style with at Mons O'Shea in Freo town! I will be there every Sunday in October from 7:30-10:30pm....happy to do your favourite songs for ya! Bring a crowd and get loud (or get quiet - depends on what you choose!) Mons O'Sheas is right next to Elizabeth Book Store and opposite Gino's on the strip....
Honoured to be bringing the band in for the "New Blues" night as part of the legendary Perth Blues Club at the Charles. Tickets available at the door $15 non-members, $10 members
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Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, 117 Murdoch Road, Thornlie
I am pleased to present this show which focuses on the great piano-based songwriters! Expect Billy Joel, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Marc Cohen, Carole King and more!
$19
just me, a baby grand and a room full of strangers who will soon become a FAMILY through music.....come be a part of it! We can pretend we are on a cruise ship! 4 hours of requests, 4 hours of sing-a-long, 4 hours of fun! Every Friday and Saturday starting March 20th! I am PUMPED to be starting this residency in the city in the Downbeat Basement at Pirate Life in the city! That's right - EVERY Friday and Saturday night! No song too cheesy! This is the evening you have been waiting for Get the train in and come and sing with me! Bring yer mom, your sister, you dad, your neighbour, your son, your school buds.....bring em all! See you there!
Happy to be featuring a new choir ! have been leading - "The Honey Bunch" Contact me for details at robertgraham70@gmail.com
Finish your October weekends off in style with at Mons O'Shea in Freo town! I will be there every Sunday in October from 7:30-10:30pm....happy to do your favourite songs for ya! Bring a crowd and get loud (or get quiet - depends on what you choose!) Mons O'Sheas is right next to Elizabeth Book Store and opposite Gino's on the strip....
Very glad to be doing another "RRR" session for the staff of the City of Kwinana from 12pm to 2pm (private event) preceded by a public session from 10am to 11:30am. What is an RRR session? Find out at https://robertgraham.org/specialty-concerts
just me, a baby grand and a room full of strangers who will soon become a FAMILY through music.....come be a part of it! We can pretend we are on a cruise ship! 4 hours of requests, 4 hours of sing-a-long, 4 hours of fun! Every Friday and Saturday starting March 20th! I am PUMPED to be starting this residency in the city in the Downbeat Basement at Pirate Life in the city! That's right - EVERY Friday and Saturday night! No song too cheesy! This is the evening you have been waiting for Get the train in and come and sing with me! Bring yer mom, your sister, you dad, your neighbour, your son, your school buds.....bring em all! See you there!