Toby Lee

Sun May 11 2025

8:00 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)

Phoenix

Gandy Street Exeter EX4 3LS

All Ages

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Still only 19, Toby’s already a three-time winner of Young Blues Artist of the Year but the virtuoso guitarist is only getting started.

Toby’s debut all-original album ‘House On Fire’ received serious praise on its release in October, “an impressive, well-rounded collection highlighting Toby Lee’s versatility as well as virtuosity” (Mojo). Toby’s 2021 debut ‘Aquarius’ spent two weeks at #1 on the UK Jazz & Blues Album Chart. As you’d expect from someone that The Times hailed as, “One of the best guitarists in Britain,” his six-string talents dazzle throughout with a rich tapestry of scorching leads, evocative melodies and swaggering grooves. Yet his vocals have come on leaps-and-bounds, his maturity and emotional expression providing a voice strong enough to front a band regardless of his guitar skills.

Toby Lee’s talents have been recognised by an array of legends. When he was 10, a get well soon video that he made for BB King went viral, leading to an invitation from the blues legend’s family to play at his club in Memphis, while the late Bernie Marsden was an early mentor and champion. He subsequently shared the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Slash, Billy Gibbons and Peter Frampton, while enjoying other high profile moments, such as starring in a West End production of ‘School of Rock’, performing with McFly on ‘Tonight at the London Palladium’ and being a guest on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. Toby has now exceeded 500 million views on social media.

His ability has been recognised with numerous endorsements. He has been a Gibson artist since the age of 10, and a recent highlight came when he helped launch Gibson’s custom Jeff Beck ‘YardBurst’ 1959 Les Paul Standard alongside fellow guests including Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp and Graham Coxon. Blackstar Amplification issued his own signature amp, the St James Toby Lee 50 6L6 head and cab, and he is also endorsed by D’Addario Strings.

This year’s live highlights have included electrifying the acoustic stage at Glastonbury, headlining the Thrill Blues Festival in Croatia, and playing France’s guitar all-star Guitare en Scène festival. But the biggest moment has come with his connection to Jools Holland. He has toured extensively with Jools in the UK and internationally over 66 shows as Jools’s youngest ever featured artist joining him on-stage to play ‘House On Fire’ alongside other selections.

Toby Lee

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  • Toby Lee

    Toby Lee

    Blues-Rock

    Toby Lee is an award-winning guitarist and vocalist whose talent has been widely recognized despite his
    young age. Often described as a musician born in the wrong era, Toby has been mesmerizing audiences
    since he was ten years old. With a remarkable collection of awards and accolades, his music exudes a
    level of class and sophistication that belies his years.

    A self-taught prodigy, Toby has performed on numerous television shows worldwide and has graced the
    West End, earning an Olivier Award. His impressive musical resume includes sharing the stage with
    legends such as Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton, Slash, and Joe Bonamassa. With a
    number-one record on the UK Blues Chart already under his belt, Toby released his first album of original
    compositions, “House On Fire," on October 4th, 2024. This release was supported by a 100-date
    tour—60 dates with Rhythm & Blues maestro Jools Holland (including 2 nights at the Royal Albert Hall)
    and 40 with his own band (including Glastonbury).

    The album’s title track was playlisted by BBC Radio 2 in late 2024 and Toby performed it on the Jools
    Holland Hootenanny on New Years Eve. This performance led the album to top the Amazon and iTunes
    chart ahead of all other featured artists. His latest single “Count On Me” was added straight to the BBC
    Radio 2 A List in mid January 2025.

    Toby’s rise to fame began at the tender age of ten when he recorded a get-well-soon jam for BB King.
    The video went viral, amassing five million views in a week. Although BB King passed away shortly after,
    his daughters invited Toby to Memphis, where he performed at BB King’s club on Beale Street. Toby also
    made his mark in the West End as the first original cast member to play Zack Mooneyham in the
    production of School of Rock the Musical, winning an Olivier Award for "Outstanding Achievement in
    Music" alongside his fellow child musicians.

    His popular Sunday online jams led to appearances on various TV shows including TFI Friday, Little Big
    Shots (USA, Spain, UK), Comic Relief, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, The X Factor, Ant and Dec’s
    Saturday Night Takeaway, Blue Peter, and Tonight at the London Palladium, where he performed with
    McFly. Toby’s performance with Ronnie Baker Brooks at the Blues Heaven Festival in Denmark also went
    viral, garnering over 115 million views.
    In 2018, Toby represented the UK at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He was featured in
    the television documentary Child Prodigies, and in 2019, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in
    Los Angeles. Toby has shared the stage with numerous stars and performed alongside his hero, Joe
    Bonamassa, at the Royal Albert Hall.

    Toby’s debut album "Aquarius" topped the Official Jazz and Blues Album Charts, and he has been a
    Gibson Artist since he was ten. He is also endorsed by Blackstar Amplification and D’Addario Strings.
    Recently, Blackstar Amplification released the Toby Lee signature amp, the St James Toby Lee 50 6L6
    head and cab.

    In April 2023 and 2024, Toby was once again named Young Blues Artist of the Year at the UK Blues
    Awards making him the first three-time winner of the accolade. His album, “House On Fire", is his first
    all-original work and showcases his extraordinary talent and growth as an artist. Toby’s social media
    presence boasts over 500 million views, underscoring his widespread appeal and bright future.

Toby Lee

Sun May 11 2025 8:00 PM

(Doors 7:30 PM)

Phoenix Exeter
Toby Lee
  • Sorry, there are currently no tickets available through TicketWeb.

All Ages

Limited tickets available from the venue

This is a seated event. Your tickets will be allocated by the venue by purchase order, please collect your ticket on the night from the front desk.
If you have any access requests please call/book directly on 01392 667080 opt 1
 

Still only 19, Toby’s already a three-time winner of Young Blues Artist of the Year but the virtuoso guitarist is only getting started.

Toby’s debut all-original album ‘House On Fire’ received serious praise on its release in October, “an impressive, well-rounded collection highlighting Toby Lee’s versatility as well as virtuosity” (Mojo). Toby’s 2021 debut ‘Aquarius’ spent two weeks at #1 on the UK Jazz & Blues Album Chart. As you’d expect from someone that The Times hailed as, “One of the best guitarists in Britain,” his six-string talents dazzle throughout with a rich tapestry of scorching leads, evocative melodies and swaggering grooves. Yet his vocals have come on leaps-and-bounds, his maturity and emotional expression providing a voice strong enough to front a band regardless of his guitar skills.

Toby Lee’s talents have been recognised by an array of legends. When he was 10, a get well soon video that he made for BB King went viral, leading to an invitation from the blues legend’s family to play at his club in Memphis, while the late Bernie Marsden was an early mentor and champion. He subsequently shared the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Slash, Billy Gibbons and Peter Frampton, while enjoying other high profile moments, such as starring in a West End production of ‘School of Rock’, performing with McFly on ‘Tonight at the London Palladium’ and being a guest on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. Toby has now exceeded 500 million views on social media.

His ability has been recognised with numerous endorsements. He has been a Gibson artist since the age of 10, and a recent highlight came when he helped launch Gibson’s custom Jeff Beck ‘YardBurst’ 1959 Les Paul Standard alongside fellow guests including Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp and Graham Coxon. Blackstar Amplification issued his own signature amp, the St James Toby Lee 50 6L6 head and cab, and he is also endorsed by D’Addario Strings.

This year’s live highlights have included electrifying the acoustic stage at Glastonbury, headlining the Thrill Blues Festival in Croatia, and playing France’s guitar all-star Guitare en Scène festival. But the biggest moment has come with his connection to Jools Holland. He has toured extensively with Jools in the UK and internationally over 66 shows as Jools’s youngest ever featured artist joining him on-stage to play ‘House On Fire’ alongside other selections.

Toby Lee

Toby Lee

Blues-Rock

Toby Lee is an award-winning guitarist and vocalist whose talent has been widely recognized despite his
young age. Often described as a musician born in the wrong era, Toby has been mesmerizing audiences
since he was ten years old. With a remarkable collection of awards and accolades, his music exudes a
level of class and sophistication that belies his years.

A self-taught prodigy, Toby has performed on numerous television shows worldwide and has graced the
West End, earning an Olivier Award. His impressive musical resume includes sharing the stage with
legends such as Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton, Slash, and Joe Bonamassa. With a
number-one record on the UK Blues Chart already under his belt, Toby released his first album of original
compositions, “House On Fire," on October 4th, 2024. This release was supported by a 100-date
tour—60 dates with Rhythm & Blues maestro Jools Holland (including 2 nights at the Royal Albert Hall)
and 40 with his own band (including Glastonbury).

The album’s title track was playlisted by BBC Radio 2 in late 2024 and Toby performed it on the Jools
Holland Hootenanny on New Years Eve. This performance led the album to top the Amazon and iTunes
chart ahead of all other featured artists. His latest single “Count On Me” was added straight to the BBC
Radio 2 A List in mid January 2025.

Toby’s rise to fame began at the tender age of ten when he recorded a get-well-soon jam for BB King.
The video went viral, amassing five million views in a week. Although BB King passed away shortly after,
his daughters invited Toby to Memphis, where he performed at BB King’s club on Beale Street. Toby also
made his mark in the West End as the first original cast member to play Zack Mooneyham in the
production of School of Rock the Musical, winning an Olivier Award for "Outstanding Achievement in
Music" alongside his fellow child musicians.

His popular Sunday online jams led to appearances on various TV shows including TFI Friday, Little Big
Shots (USA, Spain, UK), Comic Relief, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, The X Factor, Ant and Dec’s
Saturday Night Takeaway, Blue Peter, and Tonight at the London Palladium, where he performed with
McFly. Toby’s performance with Ronnie Baker Brooks at the Blues Heaven Festival in Denmark also went
viral, garnering over 115 million views.
In 2018, Toby represented the UK at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He was featured in
the television documentary Child Prodigies, and in 2019, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in
Los Angeles. Toby has shared the stage with numerous stars and performed alongside his hero, Joe
Bonamassa, at the Royal Albert Hall.

Toby’s debut album "Aquarius" topped the Official Jazz and Blues Album Charts, and he has been a
Gibson Artist since he was ten. He is also endorsed by Blackstar Amplification and D’Addario Strings.
Recently, Blackstar Amplification released the Toby Lee signature amp, the St James Toby Lee 50 6L6
head and cab.

In April 2023 and 2024, Toby was once again named Young Blues Artist of the Year at the UK Blues
Awards making him the first three-time winner of the accolade. His album, “House On Fire", is his first
all-original work and showcases his extraordinary talent and growth as an artist. Toby’s social media
presence boasts over 500 million views, underscoring his widespread appeal and bright future.