Toby Armstrong

Guitarist, writer, and producer, Toby Armstrong is a seasoned musician. Hailing from the island of Barbados, his recent credits include Universal Motown recording artist Hal Linton, and a wide cross-section of International Jazz, Blues, Soca, Reggae, Gospel, R&B and World Music artists. With an extensive list of touring credits, music has taken Toby to many stages around the world. He traveled with an exclusive cast of Barbadian talent to represent the island and its culture at "South by Southwest" in Austin, Texas, and then again to "Barbados On The Water" in Toronto. He was also part of an "All-Star" Caribbean musical contingent featured in the Canadian TV show "Club One, New Releases". Toby has recorded and performed with some of the most talented artists in the Caribbean. As a long-time member of Barbadian band Masala featuring BMA-award-winning singer Philip 7, he has done several tours through the USA, Canada, and Europe as well as festival stages and clubs across the West Indies. Toby has been a part of the region's most prestigious musical events, playing regularly at events such as Reggae on the Hill, Carifesta, St Lucia Jazz Festival, Tobago Jazz, Bequia Music Festival, Barbados Jazz Festival, St Vincent Jazz and Blues, Trinidad Carnival, Cahobolopot, Holders Season and The Virgin Atlantic Music Festival. He has also served as band leader and musical director for shows such as "Love Poetry and Song", "Honey Jam" and several others. Toby's solo project has headlined festivals around the Caribbean and been nominated for two Barbados Music Awards. Toby has spent the last two years performing mostly in Asia. Currently in residence at the Firefly Bar in Bangkok with jazz vocalist Joy Voeth.