Tobey Sol LaRoche // Derek Sensale // Elliott Lee Friesen at Hawks & Reed

About Tobey Sol LaRoche:

Tobey was raised in a household surrounded by instruments from across the globe. He became fascinated with many of them, however the djembe called to him at an early age. Over the years – while he always considered his voice to be his primary instrument – his love of rhythm led him to join a variety of bands on drum kit and percussion, with whom he continued to learn and thrive. While these groups kept him busy for years, getting folks dancing at venues all over New England, much of his free time has been spent composing his own original material on his other love, the guitar. His earlier writing and explorations on numerous instruments can be enjoyed via recordings made by the Americana group, Sol & Kiel, which he co-founded back in 2011 alongside Michael Kiel Cash.

Tobey’s original music embraces the syncopation and unconventional rhythmic elements inspired by his background in percussion with former projects. His solo work takes a more subtle approach however, weaving melodies that soar between tastefully finger-plucked or strummed guitar lines. His songs attempt to explore the complexities of love and loss, while breathing hope into every tale he tells. He is a lover of life and humanity, and believes deeply that music serves to guide us all in our collective search for meaning and purpose. He writes with the wisdom that every lesson learned deserves to be shared, as we are all on this journey together.

Derek Sensale gives an intimate stage performance of original folk songs, rooted in tradition and generously dusted with Vermont soil.