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Videos

Shows

Previous events

Jeffrey F Tobin + Pretty Birds (Cincinnati)

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Rambling House, 310 E Hudson St., Columbus, OH

If you like indie folk, you'll like this. Pete and I are playing an early show at the newly re-opened Rambling House (new owners). Joining us is my good friend Mike Tittel and his band, Pretty Birds, from Cincinnati. Doors at 5:30. Show at 6:00. Tickets are $10.

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Tom Petty tribute

Rambling House, 310 E Hudson St., Columbus, OH

Tom Petty is a hero of mine, and this event is one I look to every year. All night long the place is filled with great songs. I'll play a couple of my favorites, other Columbus musicians will play some of their favorites, and everybody on-stage and off will sing out loud. So fun!

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Songwriter Showcase at Wanderlust Studios

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Wanderlust Studios, 1599-1603 S. 4th Street Columbus, OH 43207, Columbus, Ohio

Central Ohio is full of amazing songwriters and musical craftspeople. Come join us for a monthly songwriter showcase of original live music. Each evening you will have the chance to hear four - five local artists sharing their latest songs and music with you in the great space at Wanderlust Studio. August event features Erika Holycross, Ken Pardee, Matt Morgan and Jeff Tobin. Tickets $10, available for purchase at event or here: https://www.wanderlustcbus.com/ticket-events. Bring your own beverage!

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Vonnegulooza: a Kurt Vonnegut Tribute Show

Natalies Grandview, 945 King Ave, Columbus

Here's the idea: a bunch of singer/songwriters write and perform several songs inspired by the life or work of the acclaimed author, Kurt Vonnegut. The lineup for this show is stellar. I'll be sharing the stage with Neal Havener, Joey Hebdo, Stefan Farrenkoph's band The Everlasting Happiness and the improv group Hashtag Comedy! Come for a fun, slightly weird, and interesting evening.

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Apr22

Garagebands Live

Online

I'm making my online debut with Garagebands Live, a weekly live music and interview show featuring Ohio artists of all flavors.

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A bit about me

Life's Hard

So I write songs that make me smile. Often, I play ’em for friends and audiences, and they smile, too. It doesn’t get any better than that.

I began writing and performing around 10 years ago. I was the classic 9-to-5’er, and my life had become pretty one dimensional. So, for fun, I wrote a few songs, and friends said they were good. Then I started playing open mics and people I didn’t know said the songs were good…quirky, but good. Then, a song I wrote was a winner in the Columbus Bicentennial Song contest. Soon after, I picked up a first-place award in the songwriting category at the Ohio Music Awards, and that was very good.

With my band, The Jeffs, we released three records and played lots of shows. But now I'm now flying solo, performing at clubs and festivals throughout central Ohio. And while I love sharing my songs with audiences, my main passion still lies in songwriting. I’ve posted a few favorites here. I hope they make you smile.