TobyMac brought his intimate "Heaven on My Mind: Start to Finish LIVE + the Hits" tour to Berglund Performing Arts Theatre on a beautiful fall evening in Roanoke, Virginia. Trading massive arenas for a more personal setting, the seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist delivered an unforgettable two-part experience that showcased both his latest creative work and popular hits. The theatre's warm acoustics and close quarters created a cozy atmosphere, helping the audience focus on and connect with the lyrics of each song.
Get a taste of this unique night in the slideshow below by Annette Holloway Photography. Don’t miss the surprise video clips of Nirva at the end having a blast on stage with Toby and the Diverse City Band, courtesy of fan and volunteer Maria “Rockermom” Maldonado.
The evening's first act featured the complete album performed each song start to finish. This deeply personal collection, inspired in part by the loss of his beloved son Truett and his longtime friend and collaborator Gabe Patillo, took the audience on an emotional journey through grief, hope, and redemption. Songs like "Heaven on My Mind," "God Did It," and the poignant "Goodbye (For Gabe)" resonated with profound authenticity, while uplifting tracks such as "Nothin' Sweeter" and "Lord It Feels Good" reminded everyone of the joy found in faith. "Can't Stop Me” was “written from the valley of the shadow of death… about the opposition we encounter and the power of belief.” It was quite a journey for everyone there.
The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, and the single “Nothin’ Sweeter” spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart and hit No. 1 on the Christian Adult Contemporary chart.
The second half of the show shifted gears as TobyMac and his Diverse City Band launched into a hit-filled set that had the crowd on their feet. A special highlight came during the "7 Minutes of 7 Oldies" medley when former Diverse City member and beloved vocalist Nirva Ready joined the band on stage, bringing waves of nostalgia as she performed classic tracks with the band that longtime fans remembered from her years touring with TobyMac from the mid-2000’s through the 2010’s. Her powerful voice, infectious energy, and sweet spirit reminded everyone why she had been such an integral part of the Diverse City sound.
As the final notes echoed through the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, it was evident that this intimate tour format singing through each song of “Heaven on my Mind” allowed TobyMac to connect with his audience in ways that larger venues simply cannot replicate. It was the first time he had ever sung through an album in one concert, and fans knew this was a straight-up legendary night.
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TobyMac Setlist November 8, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia
Part 1: Heaven on My Mind (Start to Finish)
- Heaven on My Mind
- Lord It Feels Good
- Rearview (with Juan Winans)
- God Did It
- a lil Church (Nobody's Too Lost)
- Resist (Keep the Devil Away) (with Terrian)
- Been Through It
- Can't Stop Me
- Nothin' Sweeter
- Oh My Soul (Psalm 103)
- Campfire (That Very Love)
- Goodbye (For Gabe)
Part 2: The Hits
- Everything
- I just need U.
- Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
- Love Broke Thru
- Cornerstone
- Move (Keep Walkin')
- Faithfully
- Lose My Soul
- The Goodness
- Til the Day I Die
- Promised Land
- Feel It
Special Segment: 7 Minutes of 7 Oldies (featuring Nirva Ready)
- Old School Medley (7 classic tracks from TobyMac's early solo career and DC Talk era)
TobyMac’s Diverse City Band Members:
- Jayson “J Rock” Fogerty (backup vocals, dancer)
- Deaondra “Dee” Marowa (backup vocals, dancer)
- Tim Rosenau (lead guitar, trumpet)
- DJ Maj (DJ, percussion, trombone)
- Loren "Snoopy" Clark (bass)
- Brian Ramey (drums)
- Keith Smith (trumpet, keys, guitar, percussion)
- David Alastre (keys)
Special Guest: Nirva Ready (former Diverse City member, vocals)