Rob Tobias: TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Rob Tobias does interviews and plays music reflecting current cultural and socio-political events in his TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast... In honor of John Lennon's 80th birthday this show features rare John Lennon recordings from The Beatles and Lennon's solo years. rob@robtobias.com for comments and suggestions.

Rob Tobias digests the new of the day in this TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast. Using music, quotes and commentary on current events such as protests, notable deaths, and politics this train has left the station. rob@robtobias.com for comments and suggestions.

The latest TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast by Rob Tobias. rob@robtobias.com for comments and suggestions.

Rob Tobias and Friends play a version of the Teddy Bears Picnic. The song has been associated with the Oregon Country Fair and most years in August there is a picnic for the staff of the fair called the Teddy Bears Picnic. This is my take on the song. Melanie Rios plays the violin on the track. For more info or interest in the recording email: rob@robtobias.com.

Train of Thought is an interview show covering culture and society. In this show, host Rob Tobias interviews Oregon State Senator, James Manning about a broad range of topics including: Police Reform, Protests, Politics, Health Care and Vote By Mail. For comments and suggestions for topics / interviews email: rob@robtobias.com

This is a track from the DREAMS COMING ROUND recording project by Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express. The song was written at summer party sitting outside on a deck. Ooo La La! If you are interested in full CD or other recordings by Rob Tobias email rob@robtobias.com. Search itunes for Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express, and Rob Tobias and Friends. www.robtobias.com, https://podcasts.apple.com...

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT radio/podcast show, Rob Tobias interviews Rich Glauber who is musician, children's performer and most recently wandering minstrel accordion player. Train of Thought airs on KEPW.org (97.3 FM) on Saturdays at 3:30 and Mondays at 6pm. For comments and suggestions for topics / interviews email: rob@robtobias.com

Train of Thought is an interview show covering culture and society. In this show, host Rob Tobias talks about current events including the Black Lives Matter movement, COVID VIRUS, and the upcoming election. The podcast includes an unreleased song written and recorded by Rob Tobias in 1992 called "MOLLY AND TONY" written about a fictional inter-racial couple. For comments and suggestions for topic...

Breakdown Boogie is a track from the DREAMS COMING ROUND CD by Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express. It is available for download at CDbaby.com. The song was written by Rob Tobias and recorded at his Maximo Productions studio in Eugene, Oregon.

This is a track from DREAMS COMING ROUND recording project by Rob Tobias and The Northwest Express. The music is based on a song by John Boutte that was about the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans. The lyrics were written about the Friendly Neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon. There is also, in the middle somewhere, a quote from the song Feelin' Allright by Dave Mason of Traffic. The Northwest Express:...

Train of Thought is an interview show covering culture and society. In this show, host Rob Tobias interviews Robin Marks-Fife about the Kent State Shootings that happened 50 years ago on May 4, 1970. Robin was a senior at Kent State at the time and had been in involved in the anti-war movement on campus. For comments and suggestions for topics / interviews email: rob@robtobias.com

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT radio/podcast show, Rob Tobias interviews Laurie Trieger who is a candidate running for Lane County Commissioner (South Eugene Seat). The interview was done as a Zoom meeting just a few weeks before the May 19 Primary vote. Train of Thought airs on KEPW.org (97.3 FM) on Saturdays at 3:30 and Mondays at 6pm. For more info, comments and ideas for interviews contact Rob at ro...

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast, Rob Tobias interviews members of the Solidarity Platform that are running for political office in Eugene, Oregon. Candice King (Ward 1 City Council candidate), Ben Ricker (Mayor candidate) and Zonde Zinke (Mayor candidate) all are interviewed on a Zoom Meeting call. For more info and suggestions email Rob at: rob@robtobias.com https://sites.google.com/view/solidar...

Rob Tobias sings his parody of Heartbreak Hotel called The Quarantine Hotel. The lyrics were written in the early days of the 2020 Global Pandemic. more info at www.robtobias.com.

Train of Thought is a podcast produced by Rob Tobias. It airs on KEPW.org and 97.3 Fm in Eugene/Springfield (Oregon). In this podcast Rob Tobias shares songs he has recorded during the "stay at home" period of Global Pandemic. Two are parody songs and two are covers. All are arranged by Rob. Commentary is by Rob inspired by all the info being shared on web. The podcast also includes passages from...

In this Train of Thought podcast, Rob Tobias interviews Singer Songwriter Lea Jones about his songs, his life, his group Buffalo Romeo, and more... Train of Thought can be heard on KEPW.org and 97.3 FM in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon on Saturdays at 3:30pm and Mondays at 6:30pm. For more info email rob@robtobias.com.

This is an alternative take on an original song by Rob Tobias. The song was released on the DREAMS COMING ROUND - ROB TOBIAS AND THE NORTHWEST EXPRESS CD. This version is a little slower and little more sparse. Rob Tobias sings and plays keyboard, guitar and bass . The drums are played by Sean Brennan and Nancy Evergreen sings the harmony vocal. For more info email: rob@robtobias.com, www.robtobia...

A new recording of an old song written by Rob Tobias. Shina a Light is a blues gospel spiritual song with piano, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals and harmony vocals. rob@robtobias.com for more info.

A new recording of an old song by Rob Tobias. The track contains acoustic guitar, keyboard piano, keyboard strings, vocals and harmonica all played by Rob Tobias. For more info email; rob@robtobias.com

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast, Rob Tobias interviews multi-instrumentalist(Celtic Harp, Mandocello, Guitar, and more...) and composer David Helfand about his music. For more info on David Helfand, his recordings, concert dates, etc... visit www.davidhelfand.com. For comments and suggestions about TRAIN OF THOUGHT email rob@robtobias.com.

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast, Rob Tobias interviews Sandy Holder and Percy Franklin about their musical partnership and CD titled, CYPRESS HOME. To buy a copy of the CD contact Sandy Holder at sandyholder@hotmail.com. For comments and suggestions about TRAIN OF THOUGHT email rob@robtobias.com.

In this TRAIN OF THOUGHT podcast, Rob Tobias interviews Linda Heyl of the environmental action group, 350 EUGENE. The interview is wide ranging and includes information about the upcoming 10 year Climate Action Plan being considered by the City of Eugene. 350 EUGENE has identified some problems with the plan and has some suggestions on how to make it better. For comments and suggestions email rob@...

Rob Tobias pays tribute to South African Musician Johnny Clegg who passed away recently at the age of 66. He formed two bands, Juluka and Savuka and also performed under his own name. Lyrics to his songs were often bilingual in English and Zulu and his bands wrote several politically charged songs, particularly related to apartheid. He embodied the fighting spirit and vision required to transcend...

Rob Tobias interviews Vip Short about the nonprofit he cofounded: CENTER FOR ETHNOBOTANICAL SERVICES. The mission of ECfES.org is promoting global awareness of and local accessibility to organic potent ethnobotanicals (such as Cannabis, Psilocybin Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, Kratom, and more). Comments and suggestions email rob@robtobias.com.

Rob Tobias interviews Christine Lorenz about her experiences in Australia working at "Wildlife Warriors" animal hospital. Christine will soon retire from her job at Oregon Research Institute and she is also a massage therapist. TRAIN OF THOUGHT airs on KEPW.ORG, 97.3FM at 6pm on Wednesdays and 3:30pm on Saturdays. For feedback and suggestions email rob@robtobias.com