They land a weekly spot in a local jazz club where Kaleidoscope Records hears them and suggests an album, The Bobs . The Bobs first record is released and gains national air play and a Grammy nomination for Richard and Gunnar s arranging. The Bobs begin touring internationally, appearing at the Edinburgh Festival and festivals in Italy and France. A chance meeting at a radio station leads to a long collaboration between ISO and The Bobs. They tour extensively and appear on the Smother Brothers Show.
Next time bring the band.
The Bobs add air percussionist and tenor, Joe Bob Finetti. The Bobs fifth album, Shut Up and Sing , is released on Rounder Records. The Bobs score a movie soundtrack with Jason Alexander of Seinfeld. The Bobs perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops as their backup band. They sing with Jason Alexander on the 47 th Annual Emmy Awards but go home empty handed.