Will Ackerman, Founder Windham Hill Records, Multi-Grammy Winning producer
“Its a small club… but as a music producer for nearly 45 years, few musicians have impressed me as much as Todd MosbY.“
BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide
“Todd Mosby is one of the top Contemporary Instrumental touring and recording artist in the U.S.”
TODD MOSBY solo
Missouri Arts Council Featured Atrist
Blues drifts in along the Mississippi River. Rock ‘n’ roll is part of the state’s DNA—after all, Missouri is the birthplace of Chuck Berry, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Jazz legends like Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and Pat Metheny are native sons. The “Show-Me State” has a lot to say for its musical legacy.
Among Missouri’s modern musical masters is composer, guitarist, and Imrat guitar inventor Todd Mosby. The St. Louis, MO-based artist’s latest album, American Heartland, is the second chapter in a musical travelogue that tone-paints the geography and spirit of America. It’s a sonic tribute to the only state that could produce a Todd Mosby.
He’s worked extensively with world-renowned, multi Grammy-winning contemporary folk producer/guitarist and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman, and two-time Grammy-winning producer Jeff Weber who returns for American Heartland. Other marquee names include session musicians saxophonist Tom Scott, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, percussionist Luis Conte, and bassist Leland Sklar.
Mosby has lived in Missouri his whole life. He remembers waking up at 5:00 AM to feed the horses, cattle, and chickens on his family’s farm. A ritual he immortalizes on the earthy and elegant American Heartland solo guitar piece,“On The Farm.”
Those images evoke the soul of Missouri. The rolling hills, the golden fields, the star-filled skies, the lush greens, the sound of distant thunder storms, and the breathtaking sunrise over the Ozarks. American Heartland also recalls the work of French impressionists where they seek to elevate everyday moments with artistic renderings of sprawling landscapes.
Mosby is an award-winning musician who regularly collaborates with some of the most revered studio musicians in the industry.
INSTRUMENTS
Vocals, acoustic guitar, Imrat guitar, looper, drum machine
MUSIC GENRE
Contemporary Folk, Singer Songwriter Acoustic Instrumental
SOUNDS LIKE
Joni Mitchell’s guitar with Michael Hedges technique and Stephen Stills vocals.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH - ALL LEVELS
Acoustic Guitar Technique
RIDERS, HOSPITALITY, TECH
Todd Mosby Solo - stage plot & tech
Todd Mosby Solo - Tech & Hospitaliy
Todd Mosby Solo Description - PDF
Solo Acoustic Selections
Sample award winning solo acoustic guitar pieces which are woven through out the concert. Recorded and fine tuned with the personal touch and golden ears of godfather of Contemporary Acoustic Guitar, Will Ackerman.
Todd Mosby Solo - Sizzle Reel
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Todd Mosby was a featured artist and is listed on the Missouri Touring Performers roster and presenters receive funding Missouri Arts Council funding throughout thew state of Missouri.
Presenter funding is also available through the Mid America Arts Alliance Regional Touring Program (RTP). This program provides up to 50% artist fees for presenters residing within the six state region of NE, KS, OK, TX, AR, MO.
TOURing History - PARTIAL LIST
Goddard Center for The Visual & Performing Arts - Ardmore, OK - Jan 2020 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - lecture demo workshop
Eismann Center - Richardson, Texas - Jan 2020 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - lecture demo workshop
Sheldon Concert Hall - St. Louis, MO Jan 2019 - Premiered works Sheldon Arts World Music Ensemble (Todd Mosby)
University City Orchestra - Premiered Full Scale Symphonic Suite from On Eagle Mountain - May 2019 (Todd Mosby)
Rialto Theater - Loveland, CO - Nov 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Lone Tree Performing Arts Center - Lone Tree, CO - Nov 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Montalvo, Saratoga, CA March 27, 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
The Bankhead Theatre, Livermore, CA March 28, 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
The Gallo Center, Modesto, CA March 29, 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
The Harris Center, Folsom, CA March 31, 2019 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
World Chess Hall Of Fame - St. Louis, MO - October 2019 (Todd Mosby )
NPR Live Radio Broadcast - Oxford Miss. - October 2019 (Todd Mosby )
OKCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center - Oklahoma City, OK - Jan 2019 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - outreach
Prius Hall - Ball State University, Muncie IN - Feb 2019 - (New Horizons Ensemble)
Fowler Center - Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR - April 2019 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - lecture demo workshop
Arcada Theatre - Saint Charles, Ill. - April 2019 - (New Horizons Ensemble)
Leach Theatre, Missouri State University - Jan 2018 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - lecture demo workshop
Polsky Theatre - Johnson County Community College - Jan 2018 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - - lecture demo workshop
Thousand Oaks Civic Center, Thousand Oaks, CA Feb 2018 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA February 2018 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL November 2018 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Riverside Arts, Jacksonville, FL November 2018 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
Tarpon Arts Center, Tarpon Springs, FL, November 2018 - (Will Ackerman 4 Guitars)
University City Orchestra - St. Louis, MO - Premiered symphonic work of Eagle Mountain - March 2018
Las Vegas Library - Los Vegas, NV - Feb, 2018 - (Todd Mosby) - lecture demo workshop
The Sheid Theatre - Arkansas State University, Mountain Home AR-October 2017 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - - lecture demo workshop
Blue Lion - University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, AR - October 2018 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - - lecture demo workshop
Bicknell Theatre - Pittsburg Sate University, KS - October 2018 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - - lecture demo workshop
Thrasher Theatre - Greenlake, WI - October 2017 - (New Horizons Ensemble) - - lecture demo workshop
Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL - October 2017 - (New Horizons Ensemble)