AmericanaFest
Participating in a couple panels at AmericanaFest.
One about my book, and the other about the legacy of Justin Townes Earle.
Appearing at the Pygmalion Festival
Rose Bowl Tavern Urban IL
PYGMALION is an annual multi-day interdisciplinary event held every September in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, featuring music, literature, film, comedy, technology, and food.
Go HERE for ticket and festival information
Appearing at Printers Row Lit Fest
Hey Chicago! It’s the fab Printers Row Lit Fest, and I’ll be hanging out (and likely doing a lot of shopping too). C’mon by and say hi. Books available!
WCBN-FM LIVING WRITERS RADIO SHOW
Join me on WCBN-FM Ann Arbor’s LIVING WRITERS show.
It’s the station where I got my start in the wild music racket.
Michigan Notable Book Library Tour
All events are free. Details for each one can be found on the Author Events page.
DexFest
Join me in conversation with acclaimed author David Menconi at Flyleaf books as part of DexFest 2026
Appearing at THIRD MAN RECORDS!
Join myself and the fabulous Amy Gore of the Gore Gore Girls as I return to my hometown to talk about my book, the punk scene, and how Detroit made it possible for me to find myself…
WDET DETROIT RADIO INTERVIEW
Join me before my appearance at Third Man Records as I’m interviewed by Detroit legend Ann Delisi on public radio powerhouse WDET. 101.9 FM or streaming.
Society of Midland Authors Finalist
"The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low” was a finalist for the Richard Frisbie Award for Adult Nonfiction by the Society of Midland Authors.
Michigan Notable Books Night for Notables Celebration!
Michigan Notable Books Program
Rich in critically acclaimed authors, Michigan’s significant literary heritage is proudly celebrated by the Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation annually with the Michigan Notable Books Program, the Night for Notables Reception, and the Authors’ Tour to 50 libraries across the state.
Sound Opinions Interview
I had the pleasure and honor of appearing on THE Rock N Roll Talk Show with Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis and talking about Chicago, the label I helped start, and what it all meant.
2026 Michigan Notable Books
Holy Smoke! The book was named one of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Notable Books! How did that happen?
Rolling Stone Best Music Books of 2025
Rolling Stone: One of the Best Music Books of 2025!!!
Iowa Public Radio Review
In his new memoir, The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low, Miller traces a winding path through the music industry, from playing drums in a struggling touring band to running Bloodshot for more than 20 years. Along the way, the label released around 300 albums and became a flagship home for artists blending traditional country with punk attitude.
Rob's pick of best books on Shepherd.com
I’ve picked my best books about why the weird underbelly of American music is more interesting and important than pop music.
The Page 99 Test
I applied the “Page 99 Test” to my new book, “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music”.
Read all about it at The Page 99 Test: Rob Miller's "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low"
Chicago Magazine runs book excerpt
Chicago Magazine ran a 2000 word excerpt from the book. Come for the chapter about Bloodshot’s first album release, and stay for the dorky photo of me crate-diving at the Maxwell Street market.