Calendar

Oct
19
Wed
Fandango
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

you CAN judge Fandango by their facebook pics – just sayin’

High Strung Reunion
Oct 19 @ 10:00 pm
High Strung Reunion

The sound of High Strung Reunion is rooted in
the traditions of bluegrass music with influences
from the genre’s leading contemporary artists.

Oct
20
Thu
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones
The Band Members: Melvern Taylor- Ukulele
And the Fabulous Meltones: Matt Murphy -Upright BAss Dave Livingston – Slide Guitar Sir Bob Nash – Drums
Genre: Post-Modern Parlor Music  – give it a listen HERE
Baker Thomas Band
Oct 20 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

Baker Thomas Band:  “A whole bunch of musicians and a whole bunch of instruments, come together to deliver an electrifying show which promises a whole bunch of fun” -Tracey Delfino, Trespass Music

Oct
21
Fri
Sugar Blood Jinx
Oct 21 @ 10:00 pm
Sugar Blood Jinx

Sugar Blood Jinx is Eric Waxwood who uses finger-picking and slide on a National Steel Guitar and sings lead vocals . . .

Matt Murphy who plays upright bass and sings background vocals . . .

Scott Pittman who plays an old 1920’s “traps” drum kit and sings background vocals . . .

Oct
22
Sat
Grace Morrison
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Grace Morrison

Grace Morrison is an award winning singer/songwriter. Her professional career has included stints performing with some of the most well known musicians in America including Eddie Money, J. Geils, Pete Francis of Dispatch, Chris Slade of AC/DC and The Firm, Greg Douglass of The Steve Miller Band, Joey Molland of Badfinger, Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge, and Jimmy Baine of Dio

Mike Hastings Band
Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm
Mike Hastings Band

“When Mike Hastings isn’t playing at local venues such as Toad, he can often be found busking around Davis and Harvard Square. Next time you’re out, keep an ear out for the sound of guitar and a tambourine, and if you see Mike, stop and listen for a while. You just might leave a little warmer.+ – Sound of Boston

Oct
23
Sun
Sunday Spins
Oct 23 @ 3:00 pm
Sunday Spins

“Vinyl record sales are at a 28 year high” – Fortune April 2016  – See/Hear for yourself at Sunday Spins – every Sunday – bring your records and take turns sharing your faves!

Frank Drake
Oct 23 @ 9:00 pm
Frank Drake

Frank Drake is one of the most unique musicians around.  He is refreshingly free of conventions and covers a wide spectrum of folk-pop-and-more styles . . . ” Steve Morse – Boston Globe

Oct
24
Mon
David Johnston
Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

“He’s (David Johnston) very inspirational. He’s true to his music and it has paid off for him,’’ added Josh Buckley of the Gilded Splinters.

The White Owls
Oct 24 @ 9:00 pm
Oct
25
Tue
Miriam
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
Miriam

In 2009, when multi-award-winning singer-songwriters Amy Fairchild and Carla Ryder decided to combine their voices and join forces to start a band, Miriam was born.

Harmony singin’, lead vocal swappin’, ass-kickin’ fun.

The Blue Ribbons
Oct 25 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Blue Ribbons

Friends, we here at The Blue Ribbons Propulsion/Stagnation/Existential Laboratories would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all y’all who have been coming out to TOAD on Tuesday nights. It truly is a beautiful thing to be together sharing the moment, even if that moment is loud and confusing sometimes. Thank you for listening, dancing, loving it, hating it, ignoring it…the important part is that we are all agreeing to be together for a few hours being human.

Oct
26
Wed
Fandango
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

They’re creepy and they’re kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They’re altogether ooky,
. . . . FANDANGO!

Danielle Miraglia & The Glory Junkies
Oct 26 @ 10:00 pm
Oct
27
Thu
Niall Connolly
Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm
Niall Connolly

Niall Connolly – “Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop.” – Chicago Tribune

Baker Thomas Band
Oct 27 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

ET – phone home –   yeah, yeah –

but only after the Baker Thomas Band show . . .  they’re out of this world. . .

Oct
28
Fri
Sarah Levecque Band
Oct 28 @ 10:00 pm
Sarah Levecque Band

Sarah Levecque is a singer songwriter guitarist who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music. Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk and rock music.

Oct
29
Sat
Double D & The Bluesmakers
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
Double D & The Bluesmakers

Double D the and Bluesmakers formed around a love for classic blues…Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed… the list goes on.

Pat & The Hats
Oct 29 @ 10:00 pm
Pat & The Hats

Running with the Dr. Seuss notion that clever rhymes can woo pretty much anybody, Pat & the Hats are conquering the local music scene one swooning fan at a time.

Oct
30
Sun
Sunday Spins
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Spins

Bring your vinyl over for a spin!  Or perhaps pick some up on your way at The Somerville Flea!

Spotted Tiger
Oct 30 @ 9:00 pm
Spotted Tiger

SPOTTED TIGER – A musical bridge from Willie Nelson to Bob Marley where JJ Cale is the toll collector.  Featuring original music by songwriters Laurence Scudder & Erik White . . .

Oct
31
Mon
David Johnston
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

David Johnston  knows what you need at the beginning of the week . . . Blue Monday at TOAD!

The White Owls
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

Blue Mondays at TOAD . . .

Nov
1
Tue
Martha Bourne
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm
Martha Bourne

Martha Bourne is a Boston-based singer/songwriter originally from North Carolina. Her original material grazes the fields of Southern Gothic and Americana

The Blue Ribbons
Nov 1 @ 10:00 pm
The Blue Ribbons

Friends, we here at The Blue Ribbons Propulsion/Stagnation/Existential Laboratories would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all y’all who have been coming out to TOAD on Tuesday nights. It truly is a beautiful thing to be together sharing the moment, even if that moment is loud and confusing sometimes. Thank you for listening, dancing, loving it, hating it, ignoring it…the important part is that we are all agreeing to be together for a few hours being human.

Nov
2
Wed
Fandango
Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

Band interests:  pizza parties, bowling, hand puppets, motorcycle clubs, swiffers, puppies . . .

 

yeah – that sounds about right for Fandango

The Little Compton Band
Nov 2 @ 10:00 pm
The Little Compton Band

The Little Compton Band embodies a new age of roots rock. Camaraderie around small town living, improvised musical journeys, and a commitment to craft has forged this powerful group.

On a seaside farm in southern Rhode Island, the five friends began making music at a young age.

Through the years, the LCB has developed a sound that is remarkably classic in nature. A common infatuation with the musical languages of soul, jazz, country western, and blues, coupled with their spiritual connection to the rural north, created a unique sound that transcends the status quo.

Nov
3
Thu
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones
The Band Members: Melvern Taylor- Ukulele
And the Fabulous Meltones: Matt Murphy -Upright BAss Dave Livingston – Slide Guitar Sir Bob Nash – Drums
Genre: Post-Modern Parlor Music  – give it a listen HERE
Baker Thomas Band
Nov 3 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

Baker Thomas Band:  “A whole bunch of musicians and a whole bunch of instruments, come together to deliver an electrifying show which promises a whole bunch of fun” -Tracey Delfino, Trespass Music

Nov
4
Fri
Spotted Tiger
Nov 4 @ 10:00 pm
Spotted Tiger

SPOTTED TIGER – A musical bridge from Willie Nelson to Bob Marley where JJ Cale is the toll collector.  Featuring original music by songwriters Laurence Scudder & Erik White . . .

Nov
5
Sat
Niall Connolly
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm
Niall Connolly

Niall Connolly – “Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop.” – Chicago Tribune

The Soggy Po’ Boys
Nov 5 @ 10:00 pm
The Soggy Po' Boys

With a repertoire of New Orleans standards, spirituals, contemporary music, and swing tunes, the Soggy Po’ Boys offer a lively blend of fun and insanity.

Nov
6
Sun
Sunday Spins
Nov 6 @ 3:00 pm
Sunday Spins

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Sunday afternoons – for a day of song sharing, sipping drinks, and chatting about their favorite music. Toad is a cozy neighborhood bar that hosts live bands every night, but at Sunday Spins, the patrons appreciate music in a different format. People bring their vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.

AS SEEN AT TOAD...