Swamps of Louisiana to the Hudson Valley to the fields of Kansas

June was a happening month. June 9th I was honored to share the stage opening for 6 time grammy award winner and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dr.John and the Nite Trippers. I was equally pleased being joined by Randy Funke for that show, who dazzled with his guitar work.
June 22nd I was the first guest on Jacque's Giant Hudson Valley Music Show on WPWL. It was a fun show sharing stories and playing a few songs.
June 25th I returned to one of my favorite new venues, The Freight house Cafe in Lake Mahopac, NY. it was great fun playing my songs in an intimate setting.
The month came to a close with a show sharing the stage with Rock Icon Kansas at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ct. Along with Brent Pruner at my side for this show, we were well received by the classic rock fans of Kansas.

Artie Tobia Band at BBKing Blues Club NYC

4 Nominations for Artie Tobia Band ~ Connecticut Music Awards

Cast your vote today through March 13, 2016 go to http://bestof.ctnow.com/survey-25-connecticut_music_awards_2016.html
Thank you for your support!

Daily Voice ~ New Rochelle Singer To Perform With Tanya Tucker At Tarrytown Music Hall

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle resident Artie Tobia , a singer songwriter, says he's seen tons of shows at the Tarrytown Music Hall but this Friday, Feb. 19, he'll finally be on stage rather than in the crowd.

Tobia will be the opening act for Tanya Tucker, an opportunity that presented itself earlier this month.

"I've been wanting to perform there for years," he said. "It's probably one of the best venues in this part of New York, and I'm thrilled."

Tobia, who is known for Roots Rock Americana music, wants to appeal to Tucker's audience and so is mulling over ideas about what to perform. His newest album, Aberdeen, came out this past summer and made it to number 13 on the AAA/AMA chart. The title track, Aberdeen, was picked as one of the top 10 songs of the week by Alternate Root Magazine.

"I may do some songs from Aberdeen, or some of my older songs," he said. "It will, however, be all my own stuff."

Go to www.artietobia.com/ for more information and for details on other area shows.

Check out the whole article with pictures ands other stories by the Daily Voice. click the link below.

http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-rochelle-singer-to-perform-with-tanya-tucker-at-tarrytown-music-hall/626175/

Tanya Tucker w/special guest Artie Tobia

Country music superstar Tanya Tucker first exploded onto the country music scene at the age of 13, with her hit single, “Delta Dawn.” Over the years she developed into a sassy and outspoken star, one of the few women to successfully penetrate the Outlaw Country movement. In a storied 40 year career, she has produced 23 Top 40 albums and a string of 56 Top 40 singles, 10 of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Along the way, she has provided some of the biggest country music hits of each decade, including, “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” “Would you Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone),” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” and “Texas (When I Die).”

Tarrytown Music Hall February 19, 2016 with SPECIAL GUEST Artie Tobia

Artie Tobia is an independent Americana Roots artist from New York. He has released four albums. His fourth release Aberdeen hit radio stations across the country this fall reaching #13 on the Americana/AAA APD chart, #15 on the FAR chart as well as debuting on Alternate Root Chart. All of his albums are characterized by his raspy-soulful voice and strong lyrical content. www.artietobia.com

Get tickets at
Tarrytown Music Hall Box Office

See you there !

4 Nominations ~ Connecticut Music Awards ~Artie Tobia

We are very proud of the four nominations we received from the Connecticut music Awards
Please vote now buy clicking on the link below

Album of the year Aberdeen - Artie Tobia

Best Folk or Traditional - Artie Tobia Band

Best Singer Songwriter - Artie Tobia

Best Country or Americana - Artie Tobia Band

Help The Artie Tobia Band ‪#‎Trump‬ the competition

And ‪#‎Cruz‬ to a win in all four categories.

http://bestof.ctnow.com/survey-25-connecticut_music_awards_…

Subdudes w/special guest Artie Tobia

VERY EXCITED TO HAVE TWO GREAT SHOWS TO START OFF 2016.

Sunday January 17, 2016 Towne Crier Beacon NY supporting the one and only subdudes! 7 pm show

From New Orleans, the subdudes are an Americana band with a rock-based sound that shows soul, gospel, blues, cajun/zydeco, country, and other American roots music influences.Their sound is notable for the band's substitution of a tambourine player for a drummer.The Subdudes' stature as New Orleans musicians has recently been reflected by their inclusion individually and as a group in the HBO series Treme.

Friday Jan 22, 2016 Artie Tobia Band makes a return to The Bitter End NYC to celebrate the release and charting of Aberdeen the fourth record from Artie Tobia.
Debut on the charts at #13 on AAA/AMA APD Chart, #15 on the FAR Chart,Alternate Route 66 Chart, and the AMA noncom chart.

Aberdeen debuts on National Chart

Aberdeen debuted at #15 for the month of November. Beating out DonHenley of the Eagles new solo album, as well as the band Los Lobos among others. I am right there chasing SteveMartin ( yes the comedian.. he is a banjo playing fool) and Edie Brickell,
The Bottle Rockets and the Master himself, Bob Dylan.
This is a national radio chart based on airplay from stations across the country.

A Conversation with Artie Tobia

It really was a delight to sit down with Katie Flaherty. Enjoy the article!

http://www.examiner.com/article/a-conversation-with-artie-tobia

"Powerjounalist" Markos Papadatos interviews Artie

Markos Papadatos Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for music news interviewed Artie about his new cd, Americana Music and a surprise question. Papadatos has interviewed some of the biggest names in music including George Jones, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams Jr.,Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts,The Marshall Tucker Band,Charlie Daniels, Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson from The Bangles, Matchbox 20, David Cook and Phillip Phillips from American Idol, Ron Block and Jerry Douglas from Alison Krauss and Union Station among countless others.

Click the link below to read the article in its entirety

http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/singer-songwriter-artie-tobia-discusses-new-cd-americana-music/article/447832

Eric Schuurmans from Rootstime in Belgium chimes in on Aberdeen

Here is the link to the original article, below that is a translation with a few problems. Enjoy!

http://rootstime.be/index.html?http://rootstime.be/CD%20REVIEUW/2015/OKT1/CD109.html

Singer-songwriter Artie Tobia is an American Americana / roots artist from NY, which since 2001 solo, as a duo or performing with his band. He shall live, and his albums his oeuvre, which is a blend of acoustic rock, country, blues and folk. Artie is a teller of stories, which are often very recognizable and help to better understand your own life.

It took a while before we even got to hear something new from Artie Tobia. His convalescence after an accident took a lot of time, but now he is back with his new studio album "Aberdeen". It's an album with new songs, which he recorded in The Loft Studios in Bronxville, NY, with his band. In the studio he sat with Mark Barden (guitar), Mark Bridgman (bass), Stuart Stahr (drums), Kevin Myers (keys) and Nicole Alifante (backing vocals).

That Artie Tobia a singer-songwriter is interpreted by us from the beginning. He opens with the roots rocker "Kryptonite", the story of a temptress, he somehow came across and made a great impression on him. It is clearly not the "Kryptonite", the fictional substance that lives its own in the Superman comics and in the number, the kingfisher which is based on that we know Chris Barron and his Spin Doctors from 1991. In "Big Bosom Lady "is also about encounters, but with people (often not the most appetizing) along the way. The title song "Aberdeen" is a love story between a wolf and a hawk who, despite their own challenges, never lose sight of one another. The song will acquaint the listener with the complexity of Artie's songwriting, which he put us through the day and the night, the forest and the sky leads. That Artie also can increase the pace, we hear the rockers' Mommy Calling Me "(with Kevin Myers on piano) and the lament of a failed relationship in" River Of Tears ". In the ballad "First He Was My Father" Artie is very personal and he tells us about a sick man, sometimes a cowboy sometimes he was a chief, but always in the first place was his father. Also, "Faces Of War (Ballad Of Johnny Garcia)" is a great ballad, with poignant and truthful song writing about loss and sorrow over all the agv war. With "Boom Boom Boom" the pace is again the height and Artie takes us for a walk, which starts in the center of the city and ends in the forest. The valve is literally (a) "Farewell", a sprawling Latin groove (the backing vocals are sung by Nicole Alifante), the end of a beautiful musical journey ...

Nine years after his album "Chasing The Sun" Artie Tobia went back into the studio and took nine numbers. They are personal stories, some of which you will perhaps recognize there and he wants to share with us. The album is a beautiful and varied album that everyone I very much recommend!

Eric Schuurmans

SWITZERLAND MEETS ARTIE TOBIA

Thank you Cathy Benedetto for the translation.

Wunderbare Entdeckungeen!

Wonderful Discoveries!

Paul Rostetter writes once a month about singer-songwriters - from folk to blues - from Americana to Rock

If one is out and about at the right time and can look at something of the countless new names in the American songwriting scene, one can always discover great programs, largely only of local importance, but supplying wonderful material. A downright brilliant example in this direction is Artie Tobia, a name that has been unknown in this country - until now.

Artie Tobia (Aberdeen. Red Tail Hawk Records) As unknown in this country as the record label is, is the protagonist Artie Tobias himself. Artie already has three albums. The new work, "Aberdeen", according to insiders and experts, is becoming among the best of his publishings. He has been, here and there, previously designated with big names on the stage divided between Chip Taylor or Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Already this entry shows why the new work is being praised. "Kryptonite" is a rocking love song of everything that distinguishes American rock these days. He reminds one of Springsteen, closer to John Mellencamp, or early Bob Seeger. That means good - accessible, strongly rhythmic songs with clean arrangements and engaging melodies. Outstanding is the fitting front voice of Artie Tobia together with the solid line work that characterizes the album. Also his songwriting you can see or hear for yourself. Not only driving love songs, but also intense tragic ballads very quietly intoned. Outwardly respectful, "Faces of War (The Ballad of Johnny Garcia) ", brings in a personal song that expresses the many of the tragedies of war. My favorite is the title track, "Aberdeen," with fine poetry packed in quiet sound but sometimes [zunftig] to and fro. "Boom Boom Boom" is a driving blues, "Mama calling Me," is one piano powered rock song, while "Farewell" verges towards a Rhumba and contains a little bit of guitar licks that are reminiscent of Carlos Santana. Then comes the much quieter remembrance of his dead father in "First He Was My Father," where the strong voice penetrates well. The recordings were produced in the Loft Studios in the Bronx, New York with small additions providing a delightfully good example of timeless American sound. A masterwork that only lacks commercial possibilities, barely in the racks to appear in our CD handlers.

River of Tears ~ Track for the Day ~ Internationally

John Godfrey's The Troubadour Show coming out of Spain, picked up on River of Tears and selected it as the Track of the Day for the week of October 14, 2015.
John is a True Americana Man check out his show as he supports the artists and the music of Americana. He really puts together a great show. An absolute honor to be sharing a a show with the likes of Emmy Lou, Neil Young, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Townes, Steve Earl and Bruce Springsteen. Wow! This is a fun ride! Cant wait to see what is around the bend.

Charting in the month of October AT #18

We kicked off our Radio campaign in early October and got immediate results. The First week we were at #28 on the Americana/ AAA ADP Chart chasing Roseanne Cash, as well as Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The following week we climbed to #13. The last week of the month we were at #19 just behind Gregg Allman and John Mellencamp which would have been special enough to share the chart with two artists who certainly have helped shape and influence my writing and voice. But at #3/ Elvis Presely... the King.... If I was ever told I would one day be on a chart with ELVIS.. i wouldn't have believed it for a second but there I was.

Aberdeen also cracked the Top 50 Albums ADP Chart sneaking in at #49 across the country.
For the month we ended up at #18 for the month of October 2015.

Very pleased and looking forward to the next phase of the radio promotion!

WNHU ON THE AIR AND LIVE IN THE STUDIO

It was great to spend some time with Bob D'Aprile in the studio at WNHU on his program Connecticut Rocks. We talked we laughed. I played a couple of songs he spun a few and it was all good. Connecticut rocked!

Americana Rhythm Music Magazine Audio and interview

I was happy to take time with Greg Tutwiler from Americana Rhythm Music Magazine for an interview on "The Inside Track" about my music and my new cd Aberdeen.

Here is a link to the full audio interview which was then transcribed and a portion was published in the September issue which went to the Americana Music Festival in Nashville.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/americana-music-profiles/id957883111?mt=2

Aberdeen gets its first spin In Allentown.

River of Tears made its debut today SEPTEMBER 12, 2015.
'A great new single, River of Tears.' ~ Chance Austin, WLVR ~ Allentown, PA.
Hoping it will be the first of many stations to get it on the air. It is one of my favorites on the record and was glad it was the one that was chosen.

"Like taking a stroll through Artie's magnetic soul" ~ More Sugar

More Sugar the Hudson Valley's Entertainment Source is running an article about Aberdeen in this month's issue. ( September 2015)

Aberdeen places in Top 10

I am very excited and proud of this selection from Alternate Root Magazine. Please enjoy the write up and click on the link below the article to return the support of indie artists by joining them on Social Media.

The Top Ten Songs of the Week for Saturday August 15, 2015 kicks off with Patty Griffin offering a track from her Servant of Love album (9-25-15) with the cut “Rider of Days”. Patty tops a list that showcases new music from releases hitting the streets this fall, including music from The Bottle Rockets with “Monday (Everytime I Turn Around”) on South Broadway Athletic Club (10-2-15), and Son Little with “Lay Down”) on Son Little (10-16-15). The chart features new music from August 2015 releases with tracks from The White Buffalo and his album Love and the Death of Damnation , Whitney Rose on the title track from her release, Heartbreaker of the Year, The Tallent Brothers offering “There’s a Spirit” from Back on the Old Stuff, and Jackie Greene with “Silver Lining” found on his release, Back to Birth. Galactic welcome in JJ Grey on the track “Higher and Higher” and Artie Tobia dreams of “Aberdeen” on the Top Ten Songs of the Week for Saturday, August 15, 2015.

10 Aberdeen - Artie Tobia (from the album Aberdeen) - Artie Tobia paints a dreamscape with words and music in “Aberdeen”, the title track from his most recent release. Artie walks with the white wolf following the circle of a red hawk as he watches the moon rise to bring on the night.

Listen and buy “Aberdeen” by Artie Tobia from AMAZON or iTunes

http://thealternateroot.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3761:alt-root-top-ten-songs-of-the-week-08-15-15&catid=208:what-s-trending&Itemid=268

Aberdeen... Thank You!

I am overwhelmed and grateful for the volume of first day sales of Aberdeen.The response was greater than I could have ever imagined. Please click the play bar on the bottom to listen to the title track Aberdeen, so you know what you are buying before you make you purchase. The purchase simply click the album cover up above. Below is the interior back side of the front cover. AGAIN... thank you ... thank you ... thank you!!!
Please spread the word and share this with anyone you think might be interested in supporting independent music.

Aberdeen goes to production house.. sneak peek!

As shocking as it seems to me it has been nine years since my last record.

I am excited to announce that my fourth record has made it to the production house and will be released in the Fall of 2015. Started last July at the Loft Studios in Bronxville NY with Al Hemberger at the board and the full band ( Mark Barden, Mark Bridgman, Stuart Stahr and myself ) in the room we ran off a set of songs in performance style, recording the tracks live as we played them. Nicole Alifante added some sweet harmony vocals and Kevin Meyers added some keyboard touches. The album captures a set of nine songs ( I suppose one for each year) that we added over the years since the release of Chase The Sun.
Co Produced by myself and Al Hemberger with Stuart Stahr serving as Associate Producer it was a total team effort bringing the songs together sonically. I feel, for the first time that we truly captured my voice. The stories, as always are present and in the forefront of each song.

Stayed tuned for the drop date and more information about where you can purchase your copy of Aberdeen.

All artwork once again done by Brent Pruner.

Thanks for your interest and support,

be well,
Artie

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I am very excited and proud of this selection from Alternate Root Magazine. Please enjoy the write up and click on the link below the article to return the support of indie artists by joining them on Social Media.

10 Aberdeen - Artie Tobia (from the album Aberdeen) - Artie Tobia paints a dreamscape with words and music in “Aberdeen”, the title track from his most recent release. Artie walks with the white wolf following the circle of a red hawk as he watches the moon rise to bring on the night.

Listen and buy “Aberdeen” by Artie Tobia from AMAZON or iTunes