The Attention Mongers

A light and contemporary acoustic guitar/vocal duo,The Attention Mongers, features Jake Tobias & Melissa Behring. Formed in 2001, this duo performs a wide variety of songs you know and love. They cover hundreds of pop, classic rock, jazz and country songs. Melodies that ring true as classic anthems from great bands like the Rolling Stones, Jewel, The Who, Sublime, The Beatles, Lady GaGa and Feist, just to name a few.

  • Melissa is known as the sassy front woman for Detroit’s 7 Million Jigawatts (7MJ).
  • Jake plays bass for the Motown Legend Contours and 7MJ.
  • They are favorite performers at resort communities from Mackinac Island to Chicago, Petosky to Put-in-Bay and across the Midwest.

    As experienced entertainers, in their Acoustiokee show, these two bring their own live music twist to popular culture’s favorite pub past time.  Audience members are encouraged to participate, shed their karaoke crutch, and sing their favorites. Their supper club performances feature hits by greats like Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline and the Temptations.  They know how to engage a multi generational audience.

    Listen to the Attention MongersListen to the Attention Mongers Acoustic Anthems Demo

    What they’re saying about the Attention Mongers:

    “Amazingly wide
    variety of songs that
    please any age group.”
    - John H., Manager
    Mission Point Resort
    Mackinac Island

    “Can’t wait until you
    guys are back again!”
    - Matt, Bar Manager

      Contact 248.586.9693 or info@dreamtownmedia.com for booking information.

      The Attention Mongers Photo by Cybelle Codish

      The Attention Mongers Photo by Cybelle Codish

      Upcoming Attention Mongers Performances:

      Attention Mongers Bio Sheet

      Attention Mongers Bio Sheet


      Download a copy of the Attention Mongers Bio Sheet.

      To have the Attention Mongers perform at your upcoming event, contact info@attentionmongers.com or call 248.586.9693

      Sample Cover Song Selections:

      • Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin
      • Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin
      • Blackbird – The Beatles
      • Misty Mountain Hop – Led Zeppelin
      • Superstition – Stevie Wonder
      • Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
      • Want You to Want Me – Cheap Trick
      • Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
      • One Way or Another – Blondie
      • What it Takes – Aerosmith
      • Drive – Incubus
      • Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams
      • Shook Me All Night Long – ACDC
      • American Girl – Tom Petty
      • Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
      • Finish What You Started – Van Halen
      • What I Got – Sublime
      • Hey Jealousy – Gin Blossoms
      • Hard to Handle – Black Crowes
      • Jackson – Johnny Cash & June Carter
      • Blister in the Sun – Violent Femes
      • Joey – Concrete Blonde
      • Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
      • Feel Good Inc. – Gorillaz
      • 7 Nation Army – White Stripes
      • Still Haven’t Found What I’m… – U2
      • I Kissed a Girl – Katy Perry
      • Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
      • Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
      • Crazy – Patsy Cline
      • Beast of Burden – Rolling Stones
      • Sittin’, Waitin’, Wishin’ – Jack Johnson
      • What Would You Say – Dave Mathews
      • When You Say Nothin’ At All – Alison Krauss
      • Drift Away – Dobie Gray / Uncle Cracker
      • Waitin’ on the World – John Mayer
      • Please Don’t Leave Me – Pink
      • Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
      • Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
      • Wild Nights – Van Morrison
      • Hurts so Good – John Cougar Mellencamp
      • Jane Says – Janes Addiction
      • Rockin’ in the Free World – Neil Young
      • New Kid in Town – the Eagles
      • Night Moves – Bob Seger
      • Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
      • Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
      • Hit Me with Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
      • Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
      • And many, many more…

      Past Attention Mongers Performances:


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