“Tobias Russell has evolved into one of the most entertaining musicians in town; and he has aspirations to expand way beyond the 21401 zip code. At 25 years old, the budding musician is, perhaps, in his creative prime, crafting songs that blend a variety of styles including rap, folk, pop, rock, electronic, and dub; he could be the next poster child of the roots-rock-reggae movement...Russell’s live concerts are the proving ground at which he’s been winning over new fans with each performance. He’s prolific on the piano and guitar, has writing and rhyming skills that rival the region’s best, and polished vocals. Altogether, Russell brings energy to the stage..."”

“It’s hip hop that’s refreshingly free of misogyny and braggadocio. It’s rock with an ear for hooks and a way with words. And it’s folk that’s introspective without being self-absorbed.”