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Nov
20
Sun
Sunday Spins
Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm
Sunday Spins

Bring your vinyls as we get to take turns playing our faves…

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My Mother’s Moustache
Nov 20 @ 9:00 pm
My Mother's Moustache

My Mother’s Moustache lists some of their influences as:  The Decembrists, John Butler Trio, The Police, Dave Matthews Band, Barenaked Ladies, Leftover Salmon, Rusted Root.

Nov
21
Mon
The White Owls
Nov 21 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

Dennis Brennan sets up most songs with a growl and riff of his harmonica, lights into the lyrics, and nods at Steve Sadler, who gives the song the sonic treatment of a jet melodically breaking the sound barrier.” – Paul Tamburello – pt at large

Nov
22
Tue
Martha Bourne
Nov 22 @ 7:30 pm
Martha Bourne

Did you know that Martha Bourne studied Film Scoring/Composition at Berklee College of Music?

She also recently taught guitar at Girls Rock Campaign Boston

and many people in the community that Martha’s originally from North Carolina and makes killer biscuits . . . !

The Blue Ribbons
Nov 22 @ 10:00 pm
The Blue Ribbons
Fan Faves!  The Blue Ribbons list some of their interests:
making good music for good people, and trying to occasionally scare each other.

 

Nov
23
Wed
Fandango
Nov 23 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

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

Air Congo
Nov 23 @ 10:00 pm
Air Congo

Boston-based African style band AIR CONGO play music from the 1960’s-70’s Kinshasa/Brazzaville scene–the music of Docteur Nico, Tabu LeyLes Bantous De La CapitaleFranco et l’Orch TPOK Jazz, and more!

Nov
24
Thu
closed tonight . . . see you tomorrow!
Nov 24 @ 5:00 pm
Nov
25
Fri
Big Ben Hillman – The Professor of Funk
Nov 25 @ 10:00 pm
Big Ben Hillman - The Professor of Funk

Over the course of his career, Big Ben Hillman has shared the stage with a host of diverse and well known musicians including hip hop stars Method Man and Ghostface Killa from the Wu Tang Clan, De La Soul, Biz Markie, Digable Planets and Mix Master Mike of The Beasty Boys. He has also been seen performing with rock legends Les Claypool and Jimmy Buffet.

Nov
26
Sat
Double D & The Bluesmakers
Nov 26 @ 7:30 pm
Double D & The Bluesmakers

Double D & The Bluesmakers‘ songs are anchored by a riff that grabs you by the bones, and a groove that’ll keep you dancing all night.

LuxDeLuxe
Nov 26 @ 10:00 pm
LuxDeLuxe
LuxDeLuxe lists their Influences as:
NRBQ, Wilco, Rolling Stones, The Beatles
Nov
27
Sun
Sunday Spins
Nov 27 @ 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!

My Mother’s Moustache
Nov 27 @ 9:00 pm
My Mother's Moustache

Based in Boston MA, My Mother’s Moustache is a force to be reckoned with. With a mix of styles that include Rock, Motown, Funk, Blues, and World Music, the band brings forth an old school sound with a modern twist.

Nov
28
Mon
David Johnston
Nov 28 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

Click HERE for a glimpse of what you may see/hear tonight at TOAD . . .

The White Owls
Nov 28 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

Blue Mondays at TOAD  – Listen to Dennis Brennan:  “Hey all you progressives, radicals and outcasts out there. It’s Monday and time for the blues with THE WHITE OWLS, featuring Tim Gearan, Jim Haggerty, Andy Plaisted, Steve Sadler & me along with David Johnston starting the night off.”

Nov
29
Tue
Miriam
Nov 29 @ 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.

Nov
30
Wed
Fandango
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm
Danielle Miraglia & The Glory Junkies
Nov 30 @ 10:00 pm
Danielle Miraglia & The Glory Junkies

Danielle Miraglia is a dynamic and captivating musician; her rich soulful voice and blues guitar mastery resonate in a performance both rare and unforgettable.”
– Paul Patchel, State Street Blues Festival, Media, PA

Her project, Danielle M & The Glory Junkies features the classic rock and blues vibe of The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin delivered through original tunes both lyrical and danceable.

Dec
1
Thu
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm
Melvern Taylor & His Fabulous Meltones

It doesn’t matter what comes, fresh goes better in life, and Mentos is fresh and full of life.

Nothing gets to you, staying fresh staying cool, with Mentos, fresh and full of life.

Fresh goes better, Mentos freshness, fresh goes better with Mentos, fresh and full of life!

Mentos, the freshmaker!

oh . . . it’s Melvern Taylor & The MELTONES – oops – but you’ll be grooving as much as you did back when you you’d listen to that  Mentos jingle . . .

Baker Thomas Band
Dec 1 @ 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. . .

Dec
2
Fri
Muddy Ruckus
Dec 2 @ 10:00 pm
Muddy Ruckus

“Infectious, foot-stomping Americana tunes. Similar to the White Stripes in duo power. Muddy Ruckus delivers a full bodied sound, with nothing but guitar and suitcase drums.” – The Sound

Dec
3
Sat
Niall Connolly
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm
Niall Connolly

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

The Silver Mirrors
Dec 3 @ 10:00 pm
The Silver Mirrors

The Silver Mirrors = A Boston band pushing the frontiers of Turtleneck Rock . . .

 

 

 

Dec
4
Sun
Sunday Spins
Dec 4 @ 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!

The New England Music Exchange Presents: Dan Masterson
Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm
The New England Music Exchange Presents:  Dan Masterson

The New England Music Exchange presents Dan Masterson!

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Prateek Poddar
Dec 4 @ 10:00 pm
Prateek Poddar

Prateek Poddar is a singer-songwriter from Weston, Massachusetts who mixes country, blues, and folk to create his own sound.

Dec
5
Mon
David Johnston
Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

More on David Johnston:  You’re rushing through the city streets, maybe late for an appointment, distracted by your life’s many obligations, and you blow right past a street musician, hard at work. And you stop. And you listen. And you enter the moment and think, ‘Wow, this guy can really play.’

The White Owls
Dec 5 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

Just look at the band; Dennis Brennan on harmonica, guitar and vocals. Tim Gearan on guitar and vocals. Steve Sadler on lap steel.  Jim Haggerty on bass and Andy Plaisted one drums.  Killer.

Dec
6
Tue
Ryan Alvanos
Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm
Ryan Alvanos

Ryan Alvanos is a poet by training, editor by trade, songwriter by passion, busker by calling, and whim-blown vagabond by good fortune.

The Blue Ribbons
Dec 6 @ 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.

Dec
7
Wed
Fandango
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

Wednesdays at TOAD – Fandango!  – Are we there yet?  Are we there yet?

Castle Creek
Dec 7 @ 10:00 pm
Castle Creek

Born in the heart of central New York, alternative blues rock duo Castle Creek has hooked audiences from Portland, Maine to Austin, Texas. Comprised of award-winning lead vocalist Kim Monroe and Berklee trained lead guitarist Chris Eves, Castle Creek skillfully shares lyrics and instrumentals in a manner that resonates with crowds big and small.

Dec
8
Thu
The Social No. 11
Dec 8 @ 10:00 pm
The Social No. 11

The Social No.11 delivers its own brand of New England Americana with a country twang and a bluesy heart. They’re known for haunting lyrics, sweet harmonies, and showing up with a boat-load of instruments

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