Jeff Tuohy
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1981 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Actor |
Jeff Tuohy is a nationally touring musician/songwriter/actor whose music is featured in movies and on radio stations across North America. He is dubbed a “musical chameleon” by music journalists because his style is not easily defined. Tuohy has shared bills with: The Black Crowes, Rusted Root, Natasha Bedingfield, Smash Mouth, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, and others.[1]
Early Life
Jeff Tuohy was born on December 27, 1981, at St. Vincent Hospital in Staten Island, NY. He was adopted by Thomas and Linda Tuohy in February 1982[2] and enrolled in Dalcroze and Suzuki cello at Fairleigh Dickinson University at the age of four.[3] Jeff moved with his parents to Southbury, CT, in 1989. He’s a member of the Pomperaug High School ‘Class of 2000’ and graduated magna cum laude from Emerson College with a B.A. in acting and B.S. in PR/Advertising. His first taste of the entertainment business was as a DJ/MC with Powerstation Events.[4]
Tuohy wrote his first song at the age of 12.[5] His high school band, Little Rich Boys, played their first local gig at the Relay For Life on June 5, 1999.[6]
Professional Music Career
Tuohy began playing live, original music professionally in the Connecticut bar scene at age 17 with his band, "28 And Waiting…". During college, they expanded their base playing universities throughout New England, particularly University of Connecticut. There, they found themselves supporting Howie Day and local favorites, Adios Pantalones.[1] His solo debut CD, “Breaking Down The Silence,” was released right after college. Produced in Dover, NH, by Aaron Katz of the New Hampshire-based band Percy Hill.[7] “Breaking Down The Silence” received airplay on more than 120 radio stations across North America.[8] “Cocoon” was Tuohy’s second release, recorded at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, MA, and co-produced by Danny Bernini.[9] The album was debuted in March 2008.[10] and features performances by Lenny Pickett (Tower of Power/ Saturday Night Live), Jon Graboff (Willie Nelson/Noel Gallagher/Shooter Jennings/Ryan Adams & the Cardinals), and Terry Adams (NRBQ).[11] He had an independent record deal until the company was liquidated due to the 2008 financial crisis. Despite a lack of financial support for promotion, his track "Bourbon Street" eventually gained millions of plays on Music Genome Project (now known as Pandora (service)), which fueled success on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. The third release, "Hudson Delta," reached number six on the iTunes Country Album chart.[12] It was co-produced by Tuohy, co-produced/mixed by Brian Forbes, mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound[13] and features performances by: Josh Dion, Randy Schrager, and Mike Nappi on drums; Dan Asher on bass; Pat Firth and Dave Archer on keys; Jonathan Gregg and Dan Iead on pedal steel; Jeremy Goldsmith and Eric Ieraci on guitar; Colin Smith, Ari Hest, Sophia Ramos and Ramona Dunlap on background vocals; Tony DeMarco and members of 11th St. Bar’s Irish Seisuns; with Nick Biello co-arranging horns.[14] The animated video for “The Devil’s In New Orleans” was a collaboration via email during the COVID-19 pandemic between Tuohy and Brazilian animator, Marcus Guio.[15] It debuted on American Blues Scene June 23, 2021. The video for “Old Roads” was featured on CMT.com beginning September 3, 2021.[16] The follow-up holiday single, “Santa’s Bring Coal,” debuted at number 28 on the iTunes holiday chart[17] with an accompanying animated video collaboration with Guio. Tuohy has performed in venues including the Majestic Theater in Boston and Carnegie Hall in NYC.[18]
Theater
Tuohy is a member of Actors’ Equity Association.[4]
Notable credits include:
“The 12” by Neil Burger and Robert Schenkkan[19] in multiple productions as the role of “Simon” alongside actors Nick Cordero, Tony Vincent, Lawrence Clayton, and Jason Wooten.
“Small Town Confessions” by Philip Jeffrey Bond as the role of “Tito Watts” with actors Alice Ripley, Daisy Eagan, Sally Mayes, and Sharon McKnight.[20]
Additional credits:
NYC:
The Groove Factory (New York Musical Theatre Festival), Taking Step Three13 (Ars Nova), Lovesick- Or Things That Don't Happen (59E59 Theaters), The Moon In The Sea, Jurassic Park: The Musical (Upright Citizens Brigade Theater), F***ing Hipsters (NYMF), Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding.
Regional:
Breaking Up is Hard To Do, The Buddy Holly Story, and Ring of Fire.[21]
Musical Style
Tuohy’s work has been classified as genre bending.[22]
His music lingers between a wide variety of styles and influences, which he coined “Hudson Delta.” Also referred to as “Skyscraper Americana,” it melds southern American influences with New York City live music/theater experience.[22]
"It is a blend of country, rock, Americana, blues, soul, jazz, Celtic and more."[14]
Discography
Breaking Down The Silence (2005)
Cocoon (2008)
Hudson Delta (2021)
Santa’s Bring Coal (Single) (2021)
Awards
Billboard Songwriting [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Basile, Anthony (September 19, 2010). ""'Musical Chameleon' Returns To Wellfleet"". Cape Cod Day.
- ↑ Magazine, Authority (2021-07-19). "Rising Music Star Jeff Tuohy On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Music Industry". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ Barbatano, Paul (11 November 2006). "Sound Soundbytes". Dayton City Paper, Weekly News & Culture.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Noel, D. (December 2021). ""Jeff & Carmen Tuohy - The Art of LifeTogether"". Southbury Neighbors, Best Version Media.
- ↑ "Billboard-Acclaimed Creative Jeff Tuohy Drops Reggae-Infused Track "Murder In A Dancehall"". Mundane. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ ""Relay For Life Begins June 5"". Voices. May 26, 1999.
- ↑ Handler, Shane; Handler, Shane (2006-01-30). "Jeff Tuohy : Breaking Down The Silence". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ ""Tuohy Tunes At Seven Angels"". Republican-American. September 18, 2008.
- ↑ Hunter, Sheryl (November 26, 2008). "The Recorder". The Recorder.
- ↑ Moorhouse, Donnie (December 4, 2008). ""Jeff Tuohy Goes Local"". The Republican Entertainment Desk, LIVE WIRE.
- ↑ Colson, Nicole C. (January 15, 2009). ""Actor, Singer,Songwriter Jeff Tuohy Just Wants To Reach People Through His Art"". SentinelSource.com. Missing or empty
|url=(help) - ↑ "Jeff Tuohy Says Releasing Latest Album "Hudson Delta" is 'Cathartic' (Exclusive)". Celeb Secrets Country. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ Clarke, Melissa (2022-04-27). "Video Premiere and Interview: Jeff Tuohy on Hudson Delta • Americana Highways". Americana Highways. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Sterdan, Darryl (2021-10-21). "Jeff Tuohy Shows You Around The Hudson Delta". Tinnitist. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ Keriazes, Harleigh (2021-07-03). "The Devil Haunts Bourbon Street In Jeff Tuohy's New Music Video". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ "Tuohy to headline Mount Snow festival". Brattleboro Reformer. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ Songstats. "Songstats - Music Data Analytics for Artists & Labels". Songstats. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ Keating, Pat (April 2006). ""3 To Watch"". Insite Magazine.
- ↑ "Broadway News | Broadway Tickets & Videos | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ↑ "Alice Ripley, Daisy Eagan, Sally Mayes, and More Will Offer Small Town Confessions". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Playbill". Playbill. Summer 2012.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Elliot, Mattie (2021-10-27). "In Review: Country & Blues Rocker Jeff Tuohy Displays His Musical Diversity On New Album 'Hudson Delta'". Music Mecca. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
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