Rebel Soul: Classic Rock, Southern & Country
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Cover Band
Touring Classic Rock act with a soulful sound. Formed by lead singer Joey Grillo. High-energy, great stage presence, engages audiences. All-Star line-up: Steve…
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baby Boomer? baby Grand? baby Tosh!
Connoisseur of song and live looping for;
Concerts and Parties
looping piano and vocal; classics and originals.
As he states in the title of his book, lIfe is indeed grand, baby when you have the blessing of hearing Paul play for you. He made that Steinway live like never before and our group loved the interactive evening of fun and good feelings. Bravo and our highest recommendation to book Paul Toshner for you and your event.
Response from Baby Tosh:
Thank you Rich, it was a treat indeed, the piano was quite something as were the guests - especially that girl who could really sing.
Thanks again for the review, and good luck for Saturdays game.
As an agent I have booked Paul into many assisted living facility gigs. He has a wide repertoire, an excellent singing voice and is funny to boot! His looping piano playing is exceptional and his music and style is perfect for the 50+ crowd. Everyone will enjoy him.
He also knows a lot about performing, and has just written a book on the subject, to see reviews: type "Toshner" into Amazom
As a guitarist I have worked live with Paul many times, he engages with audiences of all ages, is a master at piano looping. He plays a lot of Billy Joel, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and my favourite; his own songs.
He has a page of reviews on his web site from many of the gigs we have done.
Price Range: $1000 and up.
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
LIVE TESTIMONIALS IN YOUTUBE VIDEOS
“You brought Sinatra back to life” "You are just incredibly creative" “More fantastic than Carnegie Hall” "I’m glad I got to see you before I go" “I think you sound like Michael Bublay” “You’re an artist in your own right, you don’t remind me of anybody now but Paul Toshner” “You wrote most of these songs didn’t you? A very talented man you are!” “Above and beyond” “I like him the best, he’s got humor with his playing, the other ones are strait laced” “We’re not going to let you go.” “I’m a Frank Sinatra tribute act up in the North East, but your tone is just amazing” “You’re a really good frank Sinatra singer, you get his…. timing” “I think I’ve listened to that song a hundred times but that might be the first time I’ve actually heard it" “You love what you’re doing, that love comes out to all of us” “We say to hell with Bingo!” “You did a very good job with a smile, and that’s the way it is” “You were excellent, and I’m old enough to know cause I go back to Billy Eckstine and all them cats” “You sing with your whole body?” “He can play the piano that’s for sure” "any song you play we've all experienced something" “Your free. Some people stick to things but you're very fluid. You’re a real artist, as if u don’t know it!” “It’s my speed”
“Paul is the very embodiment of the term crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most, with an unbeatable repertoire of originals and classics to keep you entertained.”
Alex Clare, Island Records artist
“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room and makes everyone feel welcome.”
Baltimore Jewish Times
“Paul’s warmth and engaging personality shine forth as he takes us from the pre-gig preparation through the unforgettable performances. You will gain insight and inspiration from this important work.”
Yechiel Spero, Author
"To me its real value lies in the understanding that a great live performer - whether of music or dramatic reading or giving a speech - finds ways large and small to connect with the audience. It is full of tidbits that help make that possible. I am a frequent public speaker and found this book a reminder of things I thought I knew, as well as a source of new ideas and inspiration in how I can do a better job. Highly recommended!”
I Cox, President/CEO Wheeltug PLC (Amazon review)
BIO
Paul started life as a musician playing in an up-market shopping center in Glasgow, Scotland and local hotel piano bars, then he got to cover for a job in Denmark for a friend who couldn’t make it. From there he went on to piano bars in ski resorts in Klosters and St. Moritz, Switzerland. Followed by residencies in London West End hotel piano bars. And now touring as a solo concert artist. Paul also travels across the U.S. to put on a concert / clinic in piano shop recital halls. He delivers a combined concert / demystifying workshop covering;
• instrument choice • voice understanding • songwriting • and performance.
“Paul is the very embodiment of the term crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most, with an unbeatable repertoire of originals and classics to keep you entertained.”
Alex Clare, Island Records artist
“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room and makes everyone feel welcome.”
Baltimore Jewish Times
“Fun show and great guy! Really got everyone singing and kept the energy up. He knows his stuff...... Tosh has a great stage presence, matched with a keen ability to interpret on the piano. Each set is crafted live and interactive with audiences to gain a feel for the venues he plays in around the world. Equally adept with piano and microphone, he brings large energy and encourages audience feedback in each song. This is an all ages show."
Joseph and Charles Fox
Fox Music House
Yamaha dealer Charleston
About Pauls Book
“Paul’s warmth and engaging personality shine forth as he takes us from the pre-gig preparation through the unforgettable performances. You will gain insight and inspiration from this important work.”
Yechiel Spero, Author
AMAZON LINK
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His book is ostensibly for the frontman or the soloist. Someone who takes responsibility for the flow, pace, structure, material selection, engagement, and many dynamics relating to the audience relationship. It addresses the need to be concerned with the way something is delivered as much as what and where it is being delivered.
One Hour set up
Sometimes an hour and a half, access to the performance area, especially on the first time.
It’s ok if other people are there.
Once it's all set up their's only a sound check for 5 mins max for the dynamics for that room.
Mutually beneficial:
I only perform on a real piano.
Please see at least the essentials list below :
ESSENTIALS
1 •
A real piano
(not a keyboard - not even one hidden inside a piano case).
2 •
A minimum one hour set up time (pref an hour and a half)
3 •
As required to move the piano so the right hand side (curve side) faces towards the audience.
4 •
I put some soft velcro on the piano (it comes off without a mark)
5 •
re Covid; a safe distance can be maintained or a screen put up as required. I am not able to perform with a mask on.
6 •
I do not perform while people eat.
Drinks or food can be served before, after during an intermission, but during not the performance.
7 •
In any religious centre / building, I do not perform in the designated prayer room, only an annexed hall.
8 •
No opening act
9 •
A seated venue
NON ESSENTIALS:
1 •
Doors open to performance area at least a half an hour prior to performance time
2 •
Show time to be one hour, with an allowance for a further half hour run on
3 •
An in tune piano, with all notes working (not essential)
4 •
If an area in the room has no line of sight to the performance area, if possible it should be closed off.
Thank you for your consideration and patience,
looking forwards to a special event.
Paul
June 21, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
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Keith Jarret, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Prince, The Beatles, U2
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One Hour set up Sometimes an hour and a half, access to the performance area, especially on the first time. It’s ok if other people are there. Once it's all set up their's only a sound check for 5 mins max for the dynamics for that room.
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