“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
singer / pianist / looping artist
(689) 205-9776
BS'D
Sholom alechem.
There is a guy we are going to bat for, Paul Tosh, a Scottish-born, Jewish USA-based entertainer, with an incredible musical background fit for any audience.
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Lou Goba, former Sony A&R now with TJB PublishingNew York.
Paul is a singer, pianist, and songwriter. It's unusual how he approaches song performance like it’s a play, with looping piano and voice. He also knows how to deliver the songs as they were originally intended / he blends both and incorporates a "Piano" key-note presentation of motivational insights behind well-known songs. He also has his originals that display his phenomenal talent for writing and music.
Paul usually performs a show made up of the three core elements:
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The Song Is the Play: Where Paul reimagines lyrics as scenes in a theatrical format, performing classics from six decades of Jewish songwriters: Amy Winehouse. Billy Joel. Bob Dylan. Bette Midler. Barbra Streisand. Carole Sager. Diane Warren. Danny Kaye. Leonard Cohen. Lou Reid. George Gershwin. Carole King. Leiber & Stoller (Elvis). George Weiss (Elvis). Barry Manilow. Mark Ronson. 10cc. Regina Spector. Stephen Sondheim. Mark Cohen. Simon & Garfunkel. Carly Simon. Burt Bacharach. Marvin Hamlish. Hillel Slovak (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Dorothy Parker. Herbert Kretzmer. Alex Clare. Mark Shaiman. Don Black, Frank Sinatras Jewish writers: Cy Coleman. Richard Rogers. Irving Berlin. Mel Torme. Sammy Kahn. Carolyn Leigh. Harold Arlen., alongside his originals.
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udiences love the humor, warmth, and emotional depth. Truly the modern version of a one-man band.
Ben Shapiro remarked: “Check this guy out, it’s a kiddush Hashem.”
For JCC’s / cultural centers, synagogues, Pesach and community organizations, Paul offers Backstage with the Tribe a Jewish tribute that's incorporated with The Song Is The Play, adding intimate storytelling to connect the music with the history and experiences of the songwriters, in which he showcases his immense ability to cover songs from all the prominent Jewish artists of the past.
• Operetta (Paper Gun) - His Masterpiece of Original Work.
• & motivational "Piano" Key-Note. An exposition of hidden insights in popular song.
Audience members often find themselves deeply moved; Paul performs with a radiant Jewish pride that resembles him as a man of faith. Amy Kirshtein expressed after the show at Libby's and Daniels home concert, she described Paul's show as, ‘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, he really knows how to incorporate an audience into the experience.’
On the web site you can see everything for what it is, as well as the elements individually. I warmly invite you to explore the videos showcasing his showmanship, which capture his music, personality, and storytelling far better than words:
Home Page: www.PaulTosh.com
Paul is a self-sufficient, consummate professional, he brings full technical support. If your venue doesn’t have a piano, he arrives with a complete looping piano/keyboard setup. He does not need accommodation or food; he shows up and performs.
A magician on the piano, with effortless grace on grand piano or Electric keyboard. Audiences are moved not just by his technical mastery, but by his warmth, humor, and captivating voice.
To get a sense of his original works, here are a few recent performances:
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Paper Crown: A piece that blends emotion, storytelling, and intricate piano work Watch here
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From a living grave: For another glimpse of Paul’s magic: From A Living Grave – YouTube
Audiences leave saying they felt seen, inspired, and joyful. One host shared:
“Last night made me feel like pre-WWII era of the arts in society! Loved it”
Libby Fox, Charleston home concert
Operetta performed for; friends, family, and neighbors
Paul describes his artistry in a simple quote: ‘Music and song are a great comfort in what seems like a chaotic world. Spreading love and goodwill with the material I choose; in this art I love and practice. It's a vicarious therapy and a fulfillment, thank G-d, second to none’
Honorarium: $750–$1,500 (flexible depending on program and setup).
Currently booking 2025/26
Your audience will leave lighter, more connected, and quietly moved, and many will want to see him again. I’d love to help schedule Paul Tosh for your venue and audience.
Please view to have a glimpse of his more Jewish content, let us know what fits your programming:
Shuls: https://www.paultosh.com/shuls
Pesach: https://www.paultosh.com/pesach
Warmly,
Lou Goba
(689) 205-9776
Bookings@paultosh.com
On behalf of Alan Gestetner, TJB Publishing
BACKSTAGE WITH THE TRIBE
Is an addendum to my: "The song is the play" show, but where I perform exclusively the Jewish songwriters from the last six decades, incorporating the back stories about the writers and their immigrant family story.
It naturally ends up full of references leaning into BRIDGING THE GAP BTG to the observant perspective, and at times simple JEWISH PRIDE JP, listed are some time stamps.
THE SONGWRITERS
Jewish songwriters have had a profound influence on music, particularly in the United States, shaping genres like jazz, rock, pop, Broadway and folk, bringing light from another world into the darkest corners.
A celebration of six decades of the Jewish songwriters,
from The Chilly Peppers to Gershwin, from Amy Weinhouse to Barbra Streisand
Including insights into the songs, and brief history of the artists lives.
General concert entertainment, fund raiser events
TIME STAMPS
BTG BRIDGING THE GAP
JP JEWISH PRIDE
0:06 BTG Orthodox in Scotland
0:19 BTG I see u are wearing a yamolka
0:40 BTG Matzliach
1:03 BTG To/too long for Moshiach
1:53 JP Challenging Jewish parents
2:16 JP History of the writers
2:48 JP The Jewish writers
8:24 JP Sinatras Jewish writers
9:21 JP White Christmas
10:17 JP Look deeply into being Jewish
10:30 BTG His world id set up to be so
10:45 BTG Focus & learning Talmud:"This introspective yet outward-looking approach mirrors a way of thinking that is very familiar and meaningful to me, in another shared narrative that transcends generations. Im talking about learning the Talmud where you find the ultimate; in the deeper and the abstract."
11:23 BTG Dvar Torah
11:49 BTG Rabbi puppet chizuk
15:41 BTG Rav Wachsmans song
18:18 BTG Turn to Hashem for strength
18:41 BTG "BH' another step closer"
19:32 BTG With a little help from Hashem
20:06 JP Jewish writers list
20:29 JP/BTG WELCOME TO MY SHOW
OPERETTA format II
for Pesach Programs
(+ a frumer version)
entitled: The Visitors
CUSTOMERS
the frum oilam
the not so frum oilam
the secular oilam
the oilam of the other nations
A set of cover and original songs that bridge two worlds, some of the best Jewish and non Jewish written ideas delivered all with a twist of wisdom revealed
Hotel California The Eagles (musser)
Across the universe (ain od milvado)
The Visitors
Havanagila jazz looping version
Hakol yochol by a famous Monsey Rov
Becoming alone again. Regina Spektor
Precious angel. Bob Dylan
Forever young. Bob Dylan
Lord is it mine. Supertramp
Broken man. Bob Dylan
G-d bless. baby Tosh
Rainbow (chizuk)
Stars Nina Simone
+ MORE MKAREVED SONGS
ALSO FEATURING
Original songs
Some history on the Jewish writers
Divray Toirah
Talmudic insights
SAMPLE Program Structure (45–75 min)
🎵 Part 1:
“The First Song I Ever Loved” Sumer Highland Falls ("shtibles")
• Opening number — nostalgic or universal piece.
• Short story about relationship with music or a story from the road.
• Reflection: “Before I found observance, I found sound.
The neshama already knows song.”
🎵 Part 2: “Between Night and Morning”
• Medley of heartfelt / searching pieces.
• Story about teshuvah.
🎵 Part 3: “Sparks in the Silence”
• Instrumental solo or stripped-down vocals.
• Insight: “Judaism doesn’t ask me to stop being
an artist. It asks me to become a vessel.”
🎵 Part 4: “Songs I Brought With Me”
• Well-loved songs recontextualized with depth
(e.g., Beatles, Dylan, Carole King, The Eagles).
• Show how meaning can be drawn from anywhere.
• Hebrew piece: Havanagila or Anenu or Narrow Bridge.
🕯️ Final Words:
“This is all just me bringing my two halves to the same bench.
The performer and the soul guy.
The Jewish me and the jazz me. I used to think they were at war
— now I know they the harmony.”
CHAREDI VERSION OPERETTA
Across the universe (ain od milvado)
Visitors
Havanagila jazz loop version
Hakol yochol by a Monsey Rov beginning with W
Becoming alone again
Precious angel
Forever young
Lord is it mine
Broken man
G-d bless
Rainbow (chizuk song)
Db -Stars Nina
+ MORE SONGS MKAREVD
The SongWriters
With deep roots in storytelling and a cultural emphasis on questioning, it’s no coincidence I was drawn to the thinking and mindset of the Jewish songwriters.
Their ability to blend profound emotion with wit, and universal themes speaks to a unique worldview shaped by a history of, struggle, and creativity. Crafting songs that were both intensely personal and universally resonant—turning hardship into beauty, humor, or hope—in an art form that not only entertains but also connects people across diverse experience. This introspective yet outward-looking approach mirrors a way of thinking that is very familiar and meaningful, as per another* shared narrative that transcends generations.
* learning Talmud the ultimate in the even deep and the abstract.
TJB The Writers
My original piano / vocal music set that about a journey to authenticity, is both serious, entertaining and meaningful, and meant to inspire growth PAPER GUN
“Check this guy out, it’s a kiddush Hashem.”
Ben Shapiro
The Daily Wire
"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 (below) is profoundly meaningful."
Rabbi Daniel Lapin
“In the frum world, we don't often talk about the experience of love. Here, love is explored tastefully. The songs are dense but easy to listen to and that's just from a recording. I imagine there is a special energy listening to it live..”
Daniel Marvin.
Master's in Computers and Information Technology
Baltimore
"Out of 400 million people in America; Pinchas Toshner is the only frum baal teshuva from Scotland, singer songwriter.
Uplifting thoughts, could be serious, could be funny, could be both, combined with music. The only musician who can really relate what's in frumkeit to the non religious."
Jacob Applebaum
Lakewood
“I like it how you tell the the history of the songwriters, if they could have given you a review from last night they'd have given you all 10's"
Stanley Baker
President, BSBI synagogue, Charleston SC
"The world would welcome
something like this now
with open arms,
the songs are timeless”.
-Orna Wellman
drama and English teacher, Canada
“Plus you had that little extra ability to “act” a scenario about the number being sung which contributed tremendously.”
-Len Corbin
Artist management Marbella
"When you go into the like spoken
word kind of style it sounds a
little bit like Bob Dylan
and David Bowie combined."
-Sound engineer
Fox recital room
Charleston
"… and the way that you did it!
The way that you just
blended everything…
You were very intriguing it was
more of a show, you know."
-Barman,
West Palm Beach, Florida
Country club
The logo spells out TJB its my hands and my bestie Mesoud Benasuly. When we were in London we played in hotels, and synagogues as "the J Brothers"
Artists like Bob Dylan used music as a medium for social commentary, influencing generations of folk and protest music.
A significant number of Frank Sinatra’s most iconic songs were written by Jewish songwriters, reflecting their profound impact on the Great American Songbook, and with songs that became jazz standards.
Songwriters like George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Richard Rodgers also created timeless music for Broadway and Hollywood.
Jewish Rock and Pop songwriters such as Carole King, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, and Burt Bacharach, shaped the sound of modern pop and rock with groundbreaking compositions.
Their contributions are not only a testament to their talent but also to the cultural richness of Jewish traditions and their adaptability in various artistic expressions.