The BBC describe Rob Halligan as “Bruce Springsteen having English tea with Billy Bragg” It’s a good comparison. After his dad was killed in the 9/11 attack on New York he released "Dancing With Seagulls” which immediately earned him recognition as a quality songwriter. The BBC’s Paul Gambaccini commented “These are some of the strongest songs I’ve heard.” “Streets Of This Town” received national radio play and BBC1 filmed a special video of Rob performing “Treasure”. "Stand Together" reach number 14 in the indie charts and raised £13.500 for the Tsunami relief. Rob’s charity work has taken him to Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Lebanon, using his music to raise awareness of the work being done with vulnerable children in some of the poorest places in the world. In 2008 Rob recorded ‘Best Thing That Happened’ with Graeme Duffin & Sandy Jones (Wet Wet Wet). The album gained rave reviews from the music press, a live session on BBC Radio 2 and more TV appearances. Rob has now recorded 5 albums with the Foundry; ‘Best thing That Happened’, ‘The Perils The Grace and The Way’, ‘Another Fine Mess’, ‘Love Come Down’ and his 2017 release ‘Wild Horses’ A prolific writer, Rob tours extensively. He has played across the UK, USA, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong and Switzerland. As one reviewer said, “This is songwriting craftsmanship at it’s best. Its’ a mystery why Rob isn’t better known”