Artist description Rock/Pop, classic style, singer-songwriter from NJ.

Music Style Rock/Pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, Elvis, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Springsteen, Warren Zevon, The Kinks, Elton John, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana, David Bowie, etc.

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Artist History The monster that is rock n’ roll has a new addition: EVAN TOTH. Evan is a new performer with a fresh and unique spin on a timeless sound. He is a modern poet with the ability to kick ass. He is a prime candidate to lead the new breed of singer/song-writers. Evan’s musical career began with his parents. Although his father has no musical abilities, it is he whom Evan credits as, “My only music teacher”. Since Evan never had any formal training (he learned to be proficient on guitar, piano and harmonica by himself) the rich array of music his father introduced to him provided him the canvas on which to paint his God-given talents. Evan’s mom bought him his first record: The Greatest Hits of Chuck Berry. That was way cooler than anything his friends in school were listening to! Catholic grammar school gave Evan a place to sharpen his skills as he continually got in trouble with priests for pounding out Jerry Lee Lewis tunes on the church piano. Eventually, Evan joined the ranks of the hallowed high-school burn-out and started a band: The Derelicts, in which he wrote, sang and played guitar. The Derilects began as an amateur act and bloomed into a professional NJ punk band that combined the dynamic powers of Nirvana with the pop/punk flavor of Elvis Costello. However, the end of high school has a habit of ending more than class… school was out for The Derelicts. In 1998, Evan decided to “go it alone” armed only with his new tunes and a piano. Two thousand wildly cheering Beatles fans convinced Evan that he was ready to begin his rock n’ roll journey when he won the world famous Beatlefest sound-alike contest for his rendition of the classic “Let It Be”. After his premier at the now legendary NYC landmark: 88’s, Evan soon became a familiar face in NYC’s cabaret scene. He continued to perform in other well-known cabarets, such as Don’t Tell Mama’s and Regent’s. He even had the honor of performing a solo show in front of the Paterson, NJ City Hall. Lady luck once again kissed Evan when he earned the part of Donny Dulce, sleazy wedding singer, in the National Tour of one of the longest running Off-Broadway plays ever: Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. After 6 months on the road Evan returned to Jersey and reprised his role in Manhattan’s Off-Broadway production of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding and even toured with the show in Japan. During this time Evan sharpened his chops playing many restaurants, hotels, clubs, and private functions. Evan even has even had a chance to experience music from the other side of the microphone when he began his stint as a DJ on one of Northern NJ’s most revered college stations: WFDU, 89.1FM. Evan would spin the coolest in new, local and classic rock/alternative music. He was adamant about having local musicians visit the show and play live in the studio for his tri-state audience. Many of his guests have turned into important, musical friends. All this success notwithstanding Evan can’t help but smile when he talks about finally forming THE EVAN TOTH BAND. He’s got it all: timeless lighter waving tunes such as Life of Leisure, angry rock tunes like the biting and bitter Because of You and epic scene-scapes of the New Jersey night in Night American are stirring alone, but when backed with a full-scale band they just friggin’ ROCK! Evan’s music verifies that he is the true package. His blend of sincerity, integrity and talent has been tough to find in music lately. Echoing past masters, yet spinning his own undeniable spin, Evan Toth is armed and already leading the battle to save rock n’ roll. He’s always ready to take a gamble as the dice tattoo on his arm explains. If you need him on your team (and you do) call him. For More Information Don’t Forget To Check Out: WWW.EVANTOTH.COM

Group Members Just Evan and whoever is nice enough to spend some time with him creating music.

Instruments vocals, guitar, piano and harmonica

Albums Life of Leisure

Press Reviews Evan Toth plays in the vein of Billy Joel when he was still into piano pop or, better yet, a post-anger Joe Jackson who didn’t move toward the cocktail and swank set. -Mike Wolff / Time Out NY Magazine

Location Paterson, NJ - USA

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