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Banana Peel 4:040:00/4:04
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I'm Going To Bed 2:530:00/2:53
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My Uniform 5:560:00/5:56
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Old Rock Star 2:270:00/2:27
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Lesbian Haircut 1:470:00/1:47
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I See Magic 5:500:00/5:50
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0:00/2:54
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Maybe 3:090:00/3:09
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When MTV Was Cool 3:300:00/3:30
Shows
Previous events
Pete, Jeff D. and I (the JFT Trio) are kicking off Eldorado's Tuesday Night Music Showcase.
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.
A tribute to the songs and stories of Todd Snider, featuring a stellar line-up of Central Ohio musicians (including yours truly performing with Pete Vogel on keyboards).
Jeffrey F. Tobin with Shawn & Sarah Price
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Sweet Harmony, 30 Liberty Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Keyboardist Pete Vogel and I will share the stage with the wonderful husband-wife duo of Shawn & Sarah Price. No cover charge.
I get to open the night for two touring bands--J.H. Patton & the Good Companions from Michigan and The Tape Cassettes from southern Ohio.
A great night of original music in a super intimate (think living room) environment. Besides myself, also on the bill are my friends, top singer-songwriters Eric Nassau, Joey Viola and Lauren Brabson.
This very cool music-oriented boutique has invited me to perform an intimate, listening room-type set. Come hang out. But don't expect any AC/DC covers. $10 cover.
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!
Dan Radin is a remarkable cellist from Austin, Texas. He's played with countless name artists. Now he's on tour promoting his new album. Can't wait to see/hear him. He's graciously invited me to open the show.
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!
$10
Get to the show early for dinner and drinks from Paninoteca - open in The Rialto Living Room at 5pm! Doors: 7:00pm / Showtime: 7:30pm
$10 Presale (+$2 Surcharge Online) or $15 at the door.
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.
Once again, I'm joining some of Columbus' leading musicians to sing and play songs by one of our favorite performers, Tom Petty.
Opening up for Buffalo Rose, a terrific folk and Americana group from Pittsburgh. I saw them earlier this year at the Central Ohio Folk Festival and they were terrific. Excited to be a part of this one.
$10 advance / $15 day of show
A curated showcase of 30-minute sets from some of Central Ohio's top singer-songwriters.
Join me for a fun set at his long-running neighborhood festival.
Second year playing in this lovely community garden. Bring a chair and a drink for a relaxing musical afternoon. Also on the lineup is West Taylor and Jessijem! I play at 4:30, but there's great music all afternoon.
I'm very excited and honored to be a part of the 50th anniversary Comfest Festival celebration. I'm scheduled to play Friday night on the Live Arts Stage. Hope to see you there!
I'm making my online debut with Garagebands Live, a weekly live music and interview show featuring Ohio artists of all flavors.
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.