“The very embodiment of the term Crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most, with an unbeatable repertoire of Classics and originals to keep you entertained."
Island Records artist
BS'D
crooner / pianist / looping artist / songwriter
Hey! I'm Paul Tosh, performing
🎭THE SONG IS THE PLAY
a retro-inspired lyrical journey
or monologue & melody, where iconic songs
become living scenes, plus originals.
Therapeutic, dramatic performance art: looping piano and song.
“I think I’ve listened to that song a hundred times but that might be the first time I’ve actually heard it” (video testimonial)
00:00 INDEX
00:14 THE SONG IS THE PLAY (intro)
00:53 NEIL DIAMOND
01:18 TOM WAITS
01:52 SING ALONG CLASSICS
02.55 🎭THE SONG IS THE PLAY
04:46 SHAKESPEARE
08:32 LIVE LOOPING
09:10 BOB DYLAN
12:39 ORIGINALS (intro)
14:53 BILLY JOEL
15:23 MUSICALS
16:07 THE BEATLES
18:23 DJ LOOPING
19:35 FRANK SINATRA
22:17 🎭My Operetta "PAPER GUN”
🎭THE SONG IS THE PLAY
Well-known songs performed as theatrical prose, and then with piano: Billy Joel, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Sinatra, and more.
Acting out the lyrics like a scene from a play, and singing them with live looping piano (rhythms and harmonies recorded and stacked live).
A sophisticated, intimate entertainment. Think The Boston Pops meets solo theatre, it's music reimagined with storytelling.
Also songs from 🎭PAPER GUN, my original one-piano-man operetta, told in monologue and melody.
About the death of the conscience buried in the heart. Seeing beyond context is not enough — something needs to be done.
"I'm a Scottish Jewish therapeutic performer who brings emotionally transformative musical experiences to seniors, underserved communities, country clubs, shuls, and various other venues. These are the best audiences who "have lived, have laughed and cried” — with the right crowd that love the really meaningful songs you feel they are with you so you can lean in more, where the magic happens.
Every song I perform is dramatic performance art.'
This is interactive theater at the piano. I specialize in creating meaningful, emotional connections through live piano and song.
For a decade up and down the East coast of the United States, I've been bringing joy and comfort to seniors. My performances aren't just entertainment—they touch hearts, evoke memories, and create genuine moments of connection.
What makes my performances unique:
Live looping piano creating rich, layered sound
Repertoire spanning multiple generations and cultures
Focus on emotional resonance and therapeutic benefit
Interactive elements that engage"
Paul
"I especially like the substantive intellectual meaning that you weave into your music. You remind me of the inspiring Shlomo Carlebach עה”ש
The interface with the late great Rabbi Sacks is profoundly meaningful."
Rabbi Daniel Lapin
*🎭LIVE LOOPING Each performance features a sophisticated live-looping system with microphones positioned inside the acoustic grand piano - the same technique Ed Sheeran uses in his concerts, but adapted for acoustic grand piano. This technology allows me to layer musical elements in real-time, building rich, complex arrangements that transform familiar songs into something entirely new and deeply moving. See in the YouTube videos, this creates an immersive sonic experience that captivates audiences and contributes to the transformative quality of "the song is the play" or "Paper Gun" the Operetta. The live-looping setup is a signature element of my performances, enabling me to create full orchestral textures as a solo performer and giving each piece the dramatic depth that makes people stop, listen, and become fully present in the moment.
“Last night made me feel like pre WWII era of the arts in Jewish society! Loved it”
Libby Fox (hostess)
Charleston home, where Operetta was first performed for; friends, family, and neighbors
"You will play a song that they recognize, and then turn it into something new"
Shaindy Feldman
Activities Director
Aventura at the Heights
Baltimore
“A poetic call to presence—reminding us that the pursuit itself is the purpose, and that love, more than anything, is the foundation of it all. So much fun to watch Paul’s creative brain at work… a true pleasure. He really knows how to incorporate an audience into the experience.!"
-Amy Kirshtein
at Libbys & Daniels home concert
“Check this guy out,
it’s a kiddush Hashem.”
Ben Shapiro
The Daily Wire
“Paul is the very embodiment of the term crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most.”
Alex Clare, Island Records artist
“Last night made me feel like pre WWII era of the arts in society! Loved it”
Libby Fox, Hostess Charleston home
Operetta performed for; friends, family, and neighbors
“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room.”
Baltimore Jewish Times
"Wow! This is as different a performance as anything I've seen in terms of the Listening Room Network! It's really more "performance art" than "musical performance"...as much poetry as it is music. He is clearly hugely creative in general, and his lyrics are poetic wonders. And, his piano playing is just exceptional!"
Listening room audition review,
Aug 2025
🎭 JAN 2026 FEATURED:
Paul Tosh. Scottish crooner, songwriter,
improv pianist and looping artist.
...the song is the play
"Entertainment for seniors is a noble mission, for which you are perfectly suited! Your treating them like an intelligent audience that can handle a varied repertoire, as well as the good old sing-along favourites.
They are deserving of the same quality of entertainment that the rest of can access. Long may you continue."
Kate Tough, Author. (from GoFundMe campaign)
THEATRICAL PIANO CROONER & looping artist
MAIN FEATURES
Live piano looping Live DJ looping (new) Piano vocal classics 60's 70's 80's Sinatra
Originals French & Hebrew song Stride & Boogie A few laughs
The song is the play*, theatrical approach to: The Beatles, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan & Neil Diamond
I perform in Swiss and West end London hotels, as well as 55+ and senior living communities, Country clubs, shuls, and various venues in the U.S.
I'm self sufficient, I bring full technical line up. If your venue doesn’t have a piano, I have a looping piano/keyboard setup.
I do not need accommodation or food; I show up and perform.
TIMING
I am available to perform any time apart from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday
Saturday in the winter performance time of 7.30/8pm. This gives me travel time if relatively close, plus a one hour set up time.
Currently booking 2025/26
Video Audience Reaction
In these videos, audience members share their raw, unscripted reactions—stories of laughter, tears, deep connection, and lasting memories. From heartfelt praise to quiet moments of reflection, these clips capture what words alone cannot. Witness how music becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a lifeline.
“You won me over because you first recited the poem without singing it; then started embellishing it, giving it depth. It went straight to the heart.”
Columbia, MD
in video testimonials
CHRISTMAS
RELEASES
Moon River & Fool on the hill
Moon River & Fool on the hill
Sweet Purple Rain
From a living grave Paul Tosh 25 Sept 2025
This time of your life Shakespeare
Turn the lights back on Billy Joel
Danny Boy
All laughs, no smile BBT Horiz
Paper Crown Paul Tosh
Truthful love Tosh
Lemon Baby Tosh
To Be. Star Wars version
The Visitors Tosh
In the living years Mike and the Mechanics
The wind beneath my wings / Lemon
Nowhere Else BBT
🎭 TWO DISTINCT SHOWS:
Paul Tosh. Scottish crooner, songwriter,
improv pianist and looping artist.
...the song is the play
• Paper Gun —
An original operetta.
Sharp. Poetic.
Unflinching.
HALF WAY BETWEEN
A MUSICAL AND A PLAY
About death of the conscience
buried in the heart
"Beyond context, there's something needs to be done"
Mesoud Benasully
"You will play a song that they recognize, and then turn it into something new"
Shaindy Feldman
Activities Director
Aventura at the Heights
Baltimore
Musical Style & Performances
Known for his dynamic and unpredictable performances, Paul offers two distinct shows:
1. Original Operetta – Paper Gun: Described as “an exercise in expressing things you can never express (something must be done),” this piece delves into themes of vulnerability and emotional depth, inviting audiences into an intimate and reflective experience.
2. THE SONG IS THE PLAY: A theatrical tribute to the rich history of contributions to music, this show features classics from artists like Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Amy Winehouse, and Bob Dylan, presented with Paul Tosh’s unique flair.
His performances are characterized by a fusion of conversation, humor, and musical prowess, often leaving audiences feeling as though they’ve been part of a "pre-WWII era artistic gathering."
EXPERIENCE STORY & SONG — LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Paul’s blend of original pieces classic tunes, and moving reflections are for:
• Supper clubs • Fund raisers • Theaters • Recital spaces • Jazz / Small Club rooms • 55+ communities • Country / Yacht clubs • Assisted living • Private home concerts • Collages / Universities • Retreats and health farms • Pesach programs • Interfaith gatherings • Galas • JCC's • Shuls • Piano Shop workshop/concerts • The spiritually curious.
Introduction
"Paul Tosh, is a Scottish-born, USA-touring singer, pianist, and songwriter renowned for his emotive performances and eclectic musical style. His work seamlessly blends jazz, classical, pop, folk, and traditional music, often incorporating live piano looping and improvisation into his shows.
Now Booking:
2026 / 27
Across the U.S.
"Paul tours throughout the US the Phoenix pop up camper, and would love to bring his shows to your community!
please be in touch
Luyanda Goba TJB Publishing
Former Senior A&R Consultant
Sony
email me at bookings@paultosh.com
