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Hometown Tourist
- Springfield, MO
- Indie Band
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $200-$1500
Overview
Acoustic funk singer-songwriter alternative folk-rock...with a twist.
Dubbed by Springfield News-Leader columnist Larry Collins as the band that performs “original covers”, we put our high energy acoustic rock driven spin on literally 100’s of cover songs spanning all genres and all decades of music. With over 60+ original songs, we greatly enjoy filling setlists with original music that has been critically acclaimed (Reverbnation curators) and extremely well-received by audiences and listeners. Over the last decade (since 2009) we have had TV appearances on KOLR-10, KY-3, FOX, and the Emmy Award Winning show The Mystery Hour, along with rocking every stage possible in and around SGF.
9 Reviews
Todd was great, he even stopped by to check out the venue beforehand. His band was awesome and we look forward to having them back at Bizarre Bar in the near future!!!
Indie Band
Response from Hometown Tourist:
Thanks so very much for the kind words Dave…it was a pleasure to meet you and an honor to play the Grand Opening of your PHENOMENAL bar! Everyone was super generous and supportive and it was an amazing crowd! Much love! ❤️
The band played for 3 hours and were amazing! My guests loved them! Great classic rock songs! They knew how to manage the guests and venue for noise levels!!! I would absolutely book them again!!
Cover Band
Hometown Tourist did a great job performing at the Birthplace of Rt. 66 Festival! We enjoyed working with them and look forward to having them at future events!
1980s Era Entertainment
Hometown Tourist played a fantastic show for my 40th birthday. They were communicative, pleasant, professional, and got into the theme of the evening! Everyone talked about how great the band was! Highly recommend!!
1990s Era Entertainment, Party Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Hometown Tourist:
Thanks so very much for the kind words! We had a blast and hope everyone else did as well…grateful for the opportunity! Happy Bday! 🎉
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We hired Todd to play a house party for large group. Todd was super communicative the entire time. Him and Eric (drummer) showed up early and got their equipment set up. They jammed for 3 hours playing to the crowd an eclectic set up covers in their own style. We could not have been happier with the decision to hire Todd for our event. HIGHLY Recommended!! We will definitely be using him again for future parties.
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Indie Band
Hometown Tourist was a great band for our party. Their music was awesome and they were very nice and cordial to everyone. All of our guests had a great time. The cold did start to get to everyone so they ended the set a little early, but most people were ready to leave anyway. Gig Salad made it easy to book, keep in touch and get updates to and from the band. We will be glad to let our friends know about this service and how to book for their next event!
Acoustic Band
Hometown Tourist did a fantastic job at my 50th birthday party. They totally exceeded my expectations. The guitarist, the saxophonist, vocals, drummer-FANTASTIC! Having live music at my party really made the event extra special. Thank you again Hometown Tourist and GigSalad for making it happen.
1990s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Party Band, Singing Guitarist
The band played for my brother's surprise 40th birthday and did a fantastic job! They were very flexible and easy to work with. Set up outside on the grass and created a great intimate setting. Played all types of artists and genres. Everyone loved it. Will book again and highly recommend for any occasion. Thank you!
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Singing Guitarist
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This is an all-star band of ultra-talented musicians in the Springfield local music scene! Their live shows are packed with positive energy, laughs, amazing musicianship, and a crowd connection that I've never seen before. The sounds are incredibly tight and exceptionally complex while remaining appealing to a mainstream audience as well. I really liked how they put their own twist on the cover songs (that were a wide variety of genres and decades of my favorite music), and the original songs they played were amazing! Highly recommend seeing them live locally before they blow up and you have to pay $40 per ticket!
Rock Band, Alternative Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-$1500
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 28, 2024 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Grand Opening |
| January 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
| August 19, 2023–August 20, 2023 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
| August 12, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
| June 03, 2023 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
| November 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 12, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 04, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Holiday Party |
| August 20, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 06, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 24, 2021 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Neon Taco |
| September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wine and Whisky Walk |
| August 21, 2021 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Paradise |
| August 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Paradise |
| July 24, 2021 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Neon Taco |
| July 16, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 10, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Neosho County Fair |
| July 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Paradise |
| July 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Paradise |
| July 03, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Concert |
| June 11, 2021 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Bachelor Party |
| May 22, 2021–May 23, 2021 • 8:30pm - 12:00am | Graduation |
| September 10, 2016–September 11, 2016 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Moon City Pub |
Team
| Todd Osbern | Vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriting |
| Eric Rosseau | Drums, percussion |
| Matt Streuber | Bass, lead guitar |
| Drew Axley (optional member) | Alto/tenor saxophone, flute |
Influences & Inspiration
Dave Matthews Band
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Beatles
Billy Joel
The Eagles
Metallica
Radiohead
Eric Clapton
John Mayer
Arctic Monkeys
Oasis
Damien Rice
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Alanis Morisette
The Doors