History
Hailing originally from Georgia, Michael Tobias is a singer, guitarist, & harmonica player who performs American Roots Music & Originals. His unique and timeless interpretations of blues & jazz standards, ragtime, folk, bluegrass, old-time country, and spirituals breathe life into America's rich tradition of music. Michael Tobias' music is deeply influenced by the Blues - our true national song & the joyous, open hearted inclusiveness of rhythmically swinging Jazz. Growing up in Georgia provided Tobias with ample opportunities to experience first hand one of the region's great musical traditions: The Blues. In Atlanta you can still find joints like Fat Matt's Rib Shack, where on any given night of the week, you'll hear smokin' hot guitar slingers & blues singers. As soon as Tobias could drive, he would head out to those blues hot spots where a minor could get in. Spellbound, he would watch & listen, soaking it all in.
Specialties
Michael Tobias's American roots themed performances can be customized to suit a wide range of musical settings & events including: private parties, corporate events, holiday parties, performance halls, community theaters, fairs, festivals, schools, farmer's markets, fine dining, jazz venues, blues clubs, cafes, & good ol' fashioned honky-tonk bars and tap rooms. Michael Tobias is a guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from Georgia. He performs cover tunes & standards that stem form the traditions of jazz, blues, ragtime, folk, bluegrass, spirituals, classical, old-time country and early Rock 'n Roll. His unique interpretations breathe life into The Great American Songbook's rich collection of music. To help meet the Music entertainment needs of your special event, He will work with the event manager beforehand in developing a repertoire of songs that matches well with the event's theme. It doesn't mater to me whether the event you're planning is a rambunctious-bl