Toby McAllister

The state of Maine is known for it’s cold winters, and picture perfect summers. It’s hard not to be inspired by the beauty of the changing seasons, and that’s what you’ll find in Toby’s music. Known primarily as the founding member of Sparks The Rescue, Toby has been playing music since he was old enough to hold a guitar. He spent his 20’s touring the world in a 15 passenger van with his best friends. When Sparks started to slow down, he settled back in Maine with his family. The pandemic brought on an unexpected source of inspiration, which led to the first solo EP for McAllister titled, Daydreamin. Shortly after it’s release, he began writing the follow up titled “Autumn Skies” which got nominated for Album Of The Year by The New England Music Awards.

2024 brought on new inspiration from multiple life changing events including the death of Toby's father, and the birth of his second child. The Outsider EP was recorded on a scorching August week in the woods of Maine with producer, Jonathan Wyman. Officially released on October 30, it's the perfect batch of songs to be enjoyed on a cool Autumn day while the leaves fall. Notably, the opening track titled Millinocket Stars has been added into full radio rotation at Portland, Maine's rock station 98.9 WCLZ.

Toby has shared the stage with: Carly Pearce, Eli Young Band, Old 97's, Drake White, Kasey Tyndall, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, Eddie Montgomery, Dalton & The Sheriffs, The Mallett Brothers Band, 12/OC.