Emily Behrman, Director Carlsen Center JCCC Kansas City , KS
“A delight to hear, their show was a breath of fresh air and the audience was uplifted.”
Emily Brickler, Director, Leach Theater, Rolla, MO
“They had my audience enthralled and begging for more...!
Joe Firman, Director, Bicknell Family Center For The Arts
“InspirinG! a musical journey that took you to a wonderful place…
The variety of songs flowed beautifully. They were great to work with.”
Stacy Jones, Director Blue Lion, Fort Smith, Arkansas
“They exceeded our expectations!”
Todd Mosby & THE HEARTLAND BAND
Turn On Your Heartlight…
An adept guitarist, Todd Mosby has garnered award winning acclaim for his sophisticated, broad-minded blend of contemporary jazz, folk, new age, and North Indian raga traditions.
After four releases and national tours, he continues to explore a mix of Western, Eastern and Folk sounds. With his 2023′s Land of Enchantment, he turns his attention to the arid landscapes of America’s Southwest.
Todd Mosby & The Heartland Band presents an exciting concert everyone will enjoy. From the beauty and mystique of the Southwest to the home grown feel of the Midwest, Mosby paints a musical landscape from folk-rock to smooth jazz, samba to bossa-nova with Sergio Mendes style vocals.
The Heartland Band always leaves audiences wanting more. Re-imagined popular folk-rock songs of the 70's and original renditions of songs like By the Time I Get to Phoenix, re-connect contemporary listeners with hits of the past.
A master at presenting concerts which engage audiences at all levels, Mosby and his band of world class musicians create special moments throughout the evening which whisks audiences along on a beautiful journey. By the end of the evening, they feel transformed and changed and always wanting more.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Todd Mosby - Missouri Arts Council Featured Artist Award, acoustic/electric guitars
Michael Manring - jaw dropping, world's leading solo bassist.
Lola Kristine - hearing her sing and play piano melts your soul.
Steve Davis - drums - orchestra of sound, toured with the finest jazz artists.
MUSIC GENRE:
Folk-rock, Smooth Jazz, Indian Raga, Bossa Nova
Think Sergio Mendes style vocals with 1970's style jazz fusion peppered with some burning ballads and spiced with some fiery folk fusion.
OUTREACH
Language of Improvisation
Acoustic Guitar Technique
Define Your Sound
Comparative Analysis: East West Improvisational Styles
RIDERS, HOSPITALITY, TECH
Heartland Band - stage plot-tech
Heartland Band - tech-hospitality
Heartland Band - band bio
Heartland Band - concert description
Heartland Band - partial set list
Land of Enchantment - reviews-quotes
TODD MOSBY & THE Heartland BanD
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)