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Artie Tobia

"I move with the seasons... I Chase The Sun."

About Me

On his new c.d. “Chase The Sun”, Artie Tobia has penned a musical novel that gives us a glimpse into the semi-fictional life of the Vagabond. “In many ways the Vagabond served as a surrogate for my own life.” says Tobia. The story unfolds over thirteen song chapters, revealing a flawed man on a journey with dreams, passions, and romantic notions. He is everybody out there “searching for the sweet life.”“Chase the Sun” grew from the reality that life has many surprises, disappointments and triumphs. Love found, love lost. Dreams dashed, dreams realized. Freedom. Longing. Life and death. They are there for all of us. But they are not what shape us so much as the meaning that we give to them. Enjoy the ride and never stop chasing the sun!Check out my music ... send me message... please join me as a "friend"..Buy a cd or a song if you are so inspired at i - tunes or cdbaby.com Thanks for the interest in the musicHappy listening
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Member Since: 4/30/2006
Band Website: artietobia.com
Band Members: The Artie Tobia Band has a weekly residency in NYC every Tuesday night at Turtle Bay, 987 Second Ave. They have been there for 11 years!
Artie also maintains a weekly residency every Wed. in Greenwich CT. at The Sundown Saloon,which is in its tenth year. Performing in a duo with Mark Barden or the original Lost Sole, Brent Pruner it is great place to hear Artie's songs as well as some of you favorite cover tunes. The last Wed of the month they bring in the Artie Tobia Band.In addition to the weekly shows Artie rounds out the year, totaling about 200 shows... solo, duo or with the band performing at festivals, songwriter shows and an occasional house concert in and around the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
The Artie Tobia Band is Stuart Stahr on Drums. Mark Bridgman or Chris Goane on bass. Mark Barden on Gutiar. They are frequently joined by guest guitar players, singers, flute players, harp players, jugglers, sword swallowers, belly dancers and others who sit in or stand at different shows.
It really is quite colorful!.
Influences: I listen to so much music..
Growing up I had the music my parents and siblings listened to... Elvis, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, whatever was playing on 770 WABC- AM. Bruce Springsteen, Dan Fogleberg, Cat Stevens, Carly Simon,Don Mclean, James Taylor, Jesus Christ Superstar Soundtrack, Grand Funk Railroad, John Denver, Cheech and Chong, Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, Jim Croce... there are more as I remember them I will add them.
I am a big fan of BB King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Allman Brothers Band, The Band, The Subdudes, Lucinda Williams, Guy Clarke, Townes VanZant, Shawn Mullins, Trina Hamlin, Chris Brown (not the rap kid), Marc Douglas Berardo, Brother Trucker, Drive by Truckers,Lyle Lovett,Robert Earl Keen,The Mavericks, Edwin McCain,Merle Haggard, John Cash, Allen Jackson,Keb Mo, John Hiatt, The Eagles,Steve Earle, Clapton,Dixie Chicks, Beach Boys, CCR, CSN&Y, Neil Young, Mellencamp, Miles Davis, David Allen Coe, Joe Cocker, Marc Cohn....
Let me know if there is someone out there I should be listening to. I am always happy to find new music.
Sounds Like: Give the music a listen and you tell me... I am always intrigued, amused and often surprised by what/how others hear my music...drop me a line and let me know!!!
Discography:
The Parade (2001) Red Tail Hawk Records,
Still In The Way (2004) Red Tail Hawk Records,
Chase the Sun (2006) Red Tail Hawk Records....
available on i -tunes and CDBABY.COM

Record Label: Red Tail Hawk Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Jersey Shore

Made a trip down to the Jersey Shore on the fourth of July weekend. Always too short...It rejuvenates me....it makes me feel alive!
Posted by Artie Tobia on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:11:00 PST

Stolen guitar and the mean streets of Greenwich

That Guitar in the picture above in the slide show...it is Mark's Strat...a '62 reissue...it was stolen one cold wednesday night in early december..it along with his car and all the other gear that wa...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:21:00 PST

River of Tears (for Danielle)

  River of Tears I believe things happen for reason And it is finally our season I too love the smell of beaches I wonder how long fate's reach is I see you in front of me You're looking righ...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:16:00 PST

Radio interview on WSOE 89.3 fm - The Only Alternative Friday May 4TH @7 PM

Hi ,   I will be doing an interview with Ryan Sweeney On WSOE (in North Carolina) they have Still in The Way and Chase the Sun in rotation on their playlist. The interview will be at 7p...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Fri, 04 May 2007 09:41:00 PST

Danielle... I too believe things happen for a reason

Danielle, I too believe things happen for a reason... I am here... I always have been...everyday of your life. It's been so hard. I would love to talk/meet. Not sure how you feel about that......
Posted by Artie Tobia on Thu, 03 May 2007 02:51:00 PST

How do you find new indy music?

Hi, I am trying to get a handle on how the average person finds new music today, particularly of indepenedent artists like myself.If you are reading this then I want to know what you think. To make it...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:37:00 PST

Chase The Sun Release NYC

On his third Cd, Chase The Sun, Artie Tobia has penned a musical novel giving us a glimpse into the semi fictional life of the Vagabond. "In many ways (the Vagabond ) served as a surrogate for my own ...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:40:00 PST

Please Help .....The Month of August

  Hi, The cd sales for August at CDbaby are going well... Thanks!!!!  However I still need to sell some more to get on the compilation cd they are planning for the late fall.&nbs...
Posted by Artie Tobia on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:32:00 PST