GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Feat. Todd Hobin – Legendary Musician
Welcome back to Good News York! We’re broadcasting live from the Syracuse Winter Fair 2026, and we have an absolutely incredible guest joining us today – the legendary Todd Hobin!
Todd is a true music industry veteran with an extraordinary career spanning decades. From touring with iconic bands like The Kinks, The Beach Boys, Hall & Oates, and The Allman Brothers, to composing award-winning film scores that have traveled the world – Todd’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome to Winter Fair 2026
0:09 – Introducing Todd Hobin
0:51 – Todd’s history with Winter Fair
1:13 – Touring with legendary bands (Kinks, Beach Boys, Allman Brothers)
1:33 – Transition to writing film scores
1:50 – "The Artist and the Astronaut" – International success
2:26 – The difference between writing film scores vs. albums
2:59 – Scoring a full film: 75 different music drops
3:19 – Matching music to different decades (60s-90s)
3:59 – Working with his son at Hobin Studios
4:22 – New film project: Traveling the world
4:32 – Filming in Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Ireland
4:47 – Film touring vs. rock and roll touring
5:04 – How did you break into the music industry?
5:24 – Teaching college students about the music business
5:42 – Getting a music degree and playing with future stars
6:07 – Famous college bandmates (Gary Hodges, Chuck Lorre)
6:24 – Writing songs with Chuck Lorre in the early 70s
6:47 – The importance of great players and good management
7:15 – What instruments do you play?
7:24 – Learning every instrument as a composition major
7:51 – The importance of daily practice
8:11 – What’s coming up next for Todd?
8:31 – Writing a new rock opera with Bob Christiansen & Bruce Coville
8:44 – Plans to record at Abbey Road Studios
9:23 – The importance of constant creation
9:45 – Recording the rock opera in Syracuse with local artists
10:02 – Shoutout to Sidney Irving and Just Joe
10:29 – Why Central New York is a great place for musicians
11:06 – Central location for touring across the Northeast
11:16 – Wrap-up and invitation to return
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