The Toby Tobias Ensemble Special Guest Ben Diamond

The Toby Tobias Ensemble is an original music initiative created by Huntington Station-based songwriter and performer, Toby Tobias. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Toby has immersed himself in numerous genres of American Music while never leaving behind his roots in the rhythms and melodies of his homeland. He is a graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, Israel. His keen ear for intuitive arrangements is a hallmark of his writing and performance, and he has garnered a strong following on Long Island and beyond. The Toby Tobias Ensemble consists of some of the best musicians on Long Island.

Born, raised, and still living in East Meadow, NY, Ben Diamond is a songwriter and new-age beat poet.  Two-time finalist in American Songwriter Magazine’s national songwriting contest, a published and award-winning poet and humorist, Ben’s songs have the wit of John Prine and the grit of Tom Waits.  Ben has written hundreds of songs in multiple genres including folk, rock, blues, pop, Hawaiian slack key, and instrumental fingerstyle.  Ben will be accompanied by Jeff Brody, an accomplished and highly versatile bass player.    More info at https://ben-diamond.com/