James "Toby" Tobiason
7/29/1960 - 12/10/2008
We are deeply saddened that James "Toby" Tobiason, husband of Stolen Ogre lead singer Pamela Tobiason, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the age of 48. He had been sick throughout late summer and fall. Toby is survived by Stolen Ogre lead singer Pamela Tobiason and daughters Jessica and Evelyn. Toby was very passionate about music and supporting Pamela's music endeavors. He traveled with the band and championed Stolen Ogre till the end.
Members of Stolen Ogre and friends will be hosting a memorial tribute in his honor celebrating his spirit and passion, Saturday February 7th at the Oddfellows in Redmond, Washington. www.oddfellowsgrill.com. No admission is being charged and proceeds from drink sales will benefit the "Tobiason Family Benefit Fund" This fund has been created in honor of James Tobiason in support of of his family. Donations for those out of the area can be made through any Bank of America to the "Tobiason Family Benefit Fund." Donations via check referencing the "Tobiason Family Benefit Fund" may be mailed to:
Stolen Ogre Productions
640 Richmond Beach Road
Suite 101
Shoreline, WA 98177
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JOHN POPPER JAMS ON NEW STOLEN OGRE RELEASE
Release preview EP to radio and iTunes
Seattle, WA - Recorded at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, WA, the new material includes a Stolen Ogre performance staple "So We Danced" and the brand new rootsy "Tequila Mockingbird" that features Harmonica Virtuoso and Blues Traveler Front Man John Popper.
"It really is a classic Popper performance and we couldn't be happier" remarks McMorrow. "I had this idea of what I would like to hear on the track; John comes strolling in a day before driving to Austin to record with Blues Traveler and just nailed it. It was what I had been hearing in my head except a thousand times better."
It isn't the first time SO has explored its rootsy side, Stolen Ogre's freshmen release "Road to Jericho" includes the acoustic "Wheat" and roots rocker "Love Me Alone" which went on to receive national airplay.
Stolen Ogre has released a preview of the new material in the form of the Tequila Mockingbird EP which includes the Popper infused single "Tequila Mockingbird", "House of Candy" and "So We Danced" while working on finishing the full length CD. The EP is available to fans through iTunes Zune.net , Rhapsody, Yahoo, Napster and other digital download locations. more news |
