Happy to say I’ll be heading off on another tour this October. This one is scaled back from last year’s National Tour by focussing more on my local region.
If you’re seeing a pattern emerging with the artwork you’re spot on, and I thought I might explain it a bit more in-depth. This tour will finish off the Placid In The Rough series of projects (album, National Tour, and Regional Tour). Back in 2020 I released my debut single ‘Making Lemonade’. This was the beginning of a 10-year plan consisting of 4 albums, 4 national tours, and 4 regional tours. A new album every 2 years, and an alternating national/regional tour every October until 2029. Think of it as a 4 album anthology that are all linked. How are they linked?
Each album consists of 8 tracks, represented on the album cover by 8 Australian native flora species. Each national tour poster features these 8 species (one for each state and territory on the tour) plus 2 more to represent the Wagga Wagga and Albury hometown shows. Each regional tour has a different venue theme (the first being wineries) and the posters continue this flora theme too. And yes, that does mean there is a new album coming next year!
I hope this gives a little insight into the overall plan and hope to see you at a winery show. Thanks so much for your support.
PS, if you’re like me and love a completed collection, you can grab a CD, vinyl, or badge set from my Bandcamp page so that once this anthology is completed you can say you have the complete set.
Vinyl Album Now Available!
They’ve arrived!
I’m very pleased to say my vinyl albums have now arrived, albeit very late. They’re a special white splatter on black with a limited run of 100 copies pressed. There’s two ways to get a copy:
Local Albury-Wodonga pickup:
In store from the newly opened Selfmade Marketplace, Lavington Square Shopping Centre (opposite the food court). Bec (pictured below) and Sean are fantastic supporters of all things locally made. You may know them as the folks who run the regular Selfmade Market which bring an array of store-holders selling all things locally made (including live music) to the wider region. The markets have been such a success they’ve just opened up a dedicated shop. Check their page for opening hours.
Online:
From Bandcamp. I was really hoping they’d be ready in time for the national tour to avoid you having to pay any postage costs, but alas. Thankyou so much to anyone willing to pay a bit more to get a copy.
The first 10 in-store and 10 online copies sold also contain a National Tour 2022 poster plus Making Lemonade poster by SSR Art. All copies include a digital download card.
I'm going on tour!
I’ll be showcasing stripped back versions of my recent debut album ‘Placid In The Rough’ on my first national tour. I’ll be starting in my hometown of Wagga Wagga, playing every capital city, before a final show in my current home of Albury-Wodonga. Supporting me by an array of local support acts, many of which feature on the album.
Tickets available now: https://tobymobbs.tix.to/NationalTour2022
Illustration by Kate Cossor
'Placid In The Rough' Available Now
Toby Mobbs’ debut album ‘Placid In The Rough’ brings together 8 tracks released individually over the span of two years. PITR follows the easing of the worldwide pandemic through the slow transition from home recording to studio with an increasingly growing group of collaborators as physical distancing restrictions began to ease. PITR brings together a multitude of Mobbs’ musical inspirations from hard rock, to folk, to pop, to orchestral. From this has emerged one of the most diverse collections of genres released by an independent artist, tied together by introspective lyrics and melody at its heart.
https://tobymobbs.lnk.to/PlacidInTheRough
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'Will I Be Somebody Else?' Available Now
At what point can we look back at our former self and say we are no longer that person? Daily we are physically changing as our cells regenerate ‘til almost anew. Mentally we absorb, interpret, and respond, building upon who we are. If we are the ship Theseus, are we bound to our foundation, or defined by our ability for change?
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Simon McKenna.
Bass performed and recorded by Damian Evans.
Drums performed by Jeremy Vaccaro.
String arrangement by Matt Cross.
Violin and viola performed by Damien Rhys Jones.
Cello performed by Catriona Byles.
Keys performed and recorded by Matt Cross.
Backing vocals performed by Asha Bright, Brydee Rose, 'IVA, Maya Humphreys, Molly Jane, Sharna Mahoni, and Tahlia Brain.
Special thanks to Belinda Owen, Brant Dixon, Chris Honey, Dan Kipping and Jessica Howard, Kate 'Best Friend' Thomas, Kristil-Rae Mobbs, The Lindners, Mandy O'Flanagan, Michelle Burton, Mick Trent, Nick Blow, Rhonda Lally, and Ricki-Sue King.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'The Story So Far' Available Now
For the connections not requiring stories of epic adventure and tales to maintain. For the connections where excitement lies in the interaction itself. For these interactions created and existing solely between two people, untold to the rest.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Mixed and mastered by Simon McKenna.
Banjo performed and recorded by Tullara.
Double bass performed and recorded by Damian Evans.
Mandolin performed and recorded by Josh Bennett.
Fiddle performed by Damien Rhys Jones.
Backing vocals performed and recorded by Tullara and Matt Cross.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'A Mark To Remember' Available Now
A daily reminder in the form of a tattoo to keep pushing forward towards life's pursuits.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Simon McKenna.
Backing vocals performed by Chris Miller, Luke Dewing, and Simon McKenna
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
This project was made possible through a Quick Response Grant provided by Regional Arts NSW through the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote Australia.
‘The River (feat. Nick Keogh)’ Available Now
A dreamy tribute to life’s earnest connections to one another, through twists and turns, through calm and rapid, through shallow and deep.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded by Toby Mobbs and Simon McKenna.
Mixed and mastered by Simon McKenna.
Feature vocals performed and recorded by Nick Keogh.
Pedal steel performed and recorded by Steelin Hearts.
Keys performed and recorded by Matt Cross.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'Just One Thing (feat. Asha Bright)' Available Now
Building upon the saying ‘like two ships in the night’, this track was written after reflecting on times in our life where we have ‘missed the boat’ to seemingly important events, experiences, or relationships. Sometimes the catalyst for these missed chances or opportunities can come from Just One Thing not lining up as we would have hoped. Even when everything else surrounding it may have appeared perfect, this one thing can cause everything else to pass us by and drift apart like those two ships.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded by Toby Mobbs.
Mixed and mastered by Simon McKenna.
Feature vocals performed by Asha Bright.
Keys performed and recorded by Matt Cross.
Drums performed by Jeremy Vaccaro, recorded by Simon McKenna.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'All; Right Now' Available Right Now
A song that speaks of valuing life’s momentum. When it’s happening all right now, hold on and remember that it’s alright now.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded by Toby Mobbs. Mixed & Mastered by Simon McKenna.
Keys recorded by Matt Cross.
Backing vocals by 'IVA, ASHA, Chris Miller, Joel William Harrison, Jordsi, Nick Keogh.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
‘All; Right Now’ Help Needed - Pre-save & save the date
I've got a new track out on 2nd May and I'm pushing for a coveted ARIA chart listing. It's ambitious but achievable, and I'll need some help:
1) If you have Spotify, do me a solid and pre-save it with this link: https://smarturl.it/AllRightNowTobyMobbs
2) Once it's out (you'll see it automatically if you pre-saved), give it a stream, or if you're really keen on it you can buy it on Apple Music which'll help me more (you can stream it there too). I even made a Facebook event to remind you on the day: https://www.facebook.com/events/2763362653977020/
3) Tell your mates you've got a needy music friend and share the link, Facebook event, or this post with them too.
Featuring: ASHA, Nick Keogh, Jordsi, Chris Miller, 'IVA, Joel William Harrison, Matt Cross.
Mixed & Mastered by Simon McKenna.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
Brisbane Shows
Limited Edition 7” Clear Vinyl Now Available
I’m very pleased to say my debut single is now available as a special physical release. A limited run of twenty-five 7” clear vinyl records have been hand cut by Small Run and are available now for $25 each:
-In store at Blackline Music Albury NSW
-In person at any ‘Making Lemonade’ Regional Tour show
-Online via Bandcamp (plus postage)
Side A: Making Lemonade
Side B: A Letter To Glenroy
Both songs are also available to stream and to purchase as a digital download through Atomic, Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Soundcloud.
A big thank you to Steve Stewart, owner of Blackline Music, who I'm very proud to have as a tour sponsor and who is a great supporter of musicians in the area. Blackline are also the Maton Guitars dealer for the wider Albury-Wodonga region, a brand you've no doubt seen a lot of on the tour.
Those on my mailing list got an early heads up about this release. You can join the list here for future news: https://www.tobymobbsmusic.com/mailinglist
Thanks so much for your support 🍋🍋🍋
'Moments' Now Available on Atomic Music
The follow-up to Toby Mobbs' debut single. 'Moments' speaks how our future memories are created from our present lived experience. We look back on the past and reflect on our unique defining moments; our memories transport us back in time to a place we cannot alter. The value of these moments may not have been realised at the time but it is our present that is the vehicle for altering our future. Recognise these moments as they happen, hold onto them tight, and look back on them with fervour.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded by Toby Mobbs.
Mixed & Mastered by Simon McKenna.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
Debut Single 'Making Lemonade' Now Available
‘Making Lemonade’ was written as a collection of personal maxims to remember during challenging times and to reflect upon when needed. The COVID-19 pandemic has now given new meaning to the song as the whole world is learning how to cope and innovate to make lemonade from the lemons that 2020 has thrown at us all.
Buy here to keep the music coming.
Written by Toby Mobbs.
Recorded & mixed by Toby Mobbs.
Mastered by Simon McKenna.
Cover art by Kate Cossor.
'Making Lemonade' Regional Tour 2020
After more than six months of planning (and COVID-19 rescheduling) I'm very proud to say the ‘Making Lemonade’ Regional Tour 2020 is now finalised.
48 shows in 48 regional towns within New South Wales and Victoria from July to December. A huge thank you to all the venues and sponsors for supporting original live music. Now we just need you to come along. Use this link to find your nearest venue, explore a new one, and say hello:
https://www.facebook.com/tours/172801477462630/
A big thank you to sponsors of the tour
Atomic, Create NSW, Kwik Kopy, & Blackline Music
You can also pre-save my debut single 'Making Lemonade' on Spotify and iTunes before it's released on 22nd June using this link: https://ditto.fm/making-lemonade
'A Letter To Glenroy' for Team Trees
‘A Letter To Glenroy’ is now available to purchase through Bandcamp for $1.50. A simple instrumental piece inspired following a trip to Glenroy Melbourne after a chance meeting with one of its local residents that left a lasting impression. Mixed and mastered by Simon McKenna at Albury Sound Studios. Cover photo by Harrison Slattery.
100% of the proceeds from purchasing the track are going to Team Trees, an initiative to plant 20 million trees around the world by January 1st, 2020. Due to the large-scale undertaking of this initiative, each dollar (USD) donated equates to one tree planted. This means 1 tree is planted every time someone purchases this track. Get behind this fantastic cause and help re-forest our world and get a little tune in return.
Also available to stream through Spotify, Soundcloud, and https://stream.atomicmusic.space/?p=tobymobbs
https://teamtrees.org
‘Live At Albion’ Available Now
PHYSICAL*
At an upcoming show: https://www.tobymobbsmusic.com/shows
In-store at Blackline Music Albury
Bandcamp: https://tobymobbsmusic.bandcamp.com/
*All physical copies include mp3 download card
DIGITAL
Bandcamp: https://tobymobbsmusic.bandcamp.com/
Find on Spotify, Apple Music, or your preferred platform
Stream through www.tobymobbsmusic.com
RADIO & MUSIC CHARTS
Catch me on Tuesday 7pm AEST 12th November chatting to The Mixed Lolly Bag. Albury folk can tune in at 107.3FM or stream here: http://www.2rem1073fm.com.au/wordpress/listen/
Purchase or stream ‘Rather Stay’ to help me out in the Atomic music charts: https://www.atomicmusic.space/music
FREE DOWNLOAD
‘200’ through Soundcloud & Triple J Unearthed:
https://soundcloud.com/tobymobbsmusic
https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/toby-mobbs
New Website!
Hey! So I’ve spent the last couple days putting on big boy pants and sorting out a website for myself. Bit of a learning process and still ironing out some things but for the most part it’s running well. There’s a bit of old content on here that are placeholders for now but will be updated. If I’ve set it up correctly this should also automatically post to my Facebook page. If you’re keen on being kept up to date with future travels and stories you’re welcome to subscribe to the mailing list (figured all that out today). If you spot anything that isn’t quite working send me off an email at the bottom of the site (got that working today too!). Cheers. TM