Calendar

Jul
17
Sun
Juliet & The Lonesome Romeos
Jul 17 @ 9:00 pm
Juliet & The Lonesome Romeos

“Being compared by critics to Lucinda Williams and making the CMA CloseUp Magazine’s “Who New To Watch in 2013” list have got to be hard to live up to, but Juliet and the Lonesome Romeos do just that with their debut album, No Regrets. The final track here is her finest moment – the waltz “Learn to Love Again” – where she must dip into someplace deep for such longing in her performance. Not since Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine” has ¾-time deserved a spot back on contemporary radio playlists. (Please hit the link to read full review.)”

Janet Goodman – Music News Nashville

Jul
18
Mon
David Johnston
Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

More triva!   Peter Wolf, whose brilliant Midnight Souvenirs—released in 2010—included  David Johnston’s “I Don’t Wanna Know.” This song went on to become the second single from that album, and was performed on the David Letterman Show in June of 2010.

The White Owls
Jul 18 @ 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.”

Jul
19
Tue
Mike Gent & Guests
Jul 19 @ 7:30 pm
Mike Gent & Guests

 

Start your evening right with the Residency Finale with Mike Gent  -right before The Blue Ribbons last show of the season – sigh . .

The Blue Ribbons
Jul 19 @ 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.

Jul
20
Wed
Fandango
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

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

Pat & The Hats
Jul 20 @ 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.

Jul
21
Thu
Todd Thibaud (solo)
Jul 21 @ 7:30 pm
Todd Thibaud (solo)

Todd Thibaud is a Vermont born, Boston based Singer-Songwriter who’s songs are a slice of what life is really like…the pains and pleasures, love lost and life reborn. Using songwriters like Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Johnny Cash and John Hiatt for inspiration, Thibaud has built a sound that is entirely his own. His music is meshed with elements of Americana, Folk, Country and Roots Pop Rock, making it seem at once familiar and new.

Baker Thomas Band
Jul 21 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

For Reals . . .  EVERYBODY’S in the BAKER THOMAS BAND!

Jul
22
Fri
Sugar Blood Jinx
Jul 22 @ 10:00 pm
Sugar Blood Jinx

Sugar Blood Jinx is as diverse as its members; blending elements of blues, jazz, roots & rock . . .

 

Jul
23
Sat
Tim Mann
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm
Tim Mann

Tim Mann‘s original material mixes a heavy dose of 60s British pop (Beatles, Kinks, Rolling Stones) with a pervading undercurrent of American roots rock (Byrds, Dylan, The Band, Neil Young) to form a blend of contemporary nostalgia, in the vein of Tom Petty and Elliott Smith.

Barrett Anderson
Jul 23 @ 10:00 pm
Barrett Anderson

Hypnotic blues grooves fueled by vintage soul and Rock ‘n Roll –

Fronted by Boston-based blue singer/guitarist, the award winning Barrett Anderson Band packs a mesmerizing, backbeat-heavy, hypo-boogie punch.

Jul
24
Sun
Sunday Spins
Jul 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Spins

 Sunday Spins!  – Vinyl Lovers Unite! 3-8pm every Sunday!

Sign up on the list and play two songs each turn.

Jul
25
Mon
David Johnston
Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

“What I do has been shaped by the streets,” Johnston said. “I played in bands since I was a kid, but the idea of playing solo, by myself was kind of scary…I can do whatever I want because they’re not really listening to me. But that changed. And I remember the first time I drew a crowd…it’s like a gig.

The White Owls
Jul 25 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

The White Owls‘ Blues music + bevvies = big fun ! So simple ! ! !

Jul
26
Tue
Miriam
Jul 26 @ 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.

John Powhida International Airport
Jul 26 @ 10:00 pm
John Powhida International Airport

“wont you wear my crown, up around your neck”? John Powhida International Airport wins the Boston 2011 Rock nd Roll Rumble! Hot Dog! 5 yrs after The Rudds took silver JPX takes Gold!!!

Jul
27
Wed
Fandango
Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

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

Mike Hastings Band
Jul 27 @ 10:00 pm
Mike Hastings Band

Mike Hastings Band are lyrically based roots rockers that have built a solid reputation by playing super fun live shows at many of the areas best venues . . .

Jul
28
Thu
Baker Thomas Band
Jul 28 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

“You guys put on a hell of a show, a lot of fun!” – Steve Morse, long time Boston Globe music critic and freelance writier on the Baker Thomas Band . . .

Jul
29
Fri
The Silks
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm

more info soon . . .

Muddy Ruckus
Jul 29 @ 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

Jul
30
Sat
Double D & The Bluesmakers
Jul 30 @ 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.

Los Goutos
Jul 30 @ 10:00 pm
Los Goutos

LOS GOUTOS is a Boston-based Americana band composed of five multi-instrumentalists, three of them singer-songwriters. A musical concoction of folk, roots, rock, country, cajun, New Orleans jazz, Latin grooves, and more: Every song tells a story… sometimes a tragedy, sometimes a comedy, sometimes hard to tell the difference!

Jul
31
Sun
Sunday Spins
Jul 31 @ 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!

Spotted Tiger
Jul 31 @ 9:00 pm
Spotted Tiger

Led by the songwriting of violist Laurence Scudder and guitarist Erik White, Spotted Tiger is rounded out by a malleable all-star combination of Boston area players. Together they play an inspiring variety of originals & hand-picked covers.

Aug
1
Mon
David Johnston
Aug 1 @ 7:30 pm
David Johnston

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

The White Owls
Aug 1 @ 9:00 pm
The White Owls

Click HERE for a sneak peek of Blue Mondays at TOAD

Aug
2
Tue
Mike Gent (tentative)
Aug 2 @ 7:30 pm
Mike Gent (tentative)

Mike Gent returns to TOAD!

Aug
3
Wed
Fandango
Aug 3 @ 7:00 pm
Fandango

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

 

yeah – that sounds about right for Fandango

The Silver Mirrors and Evening Darling (NYC)
Aug 3 @ 10:00 pm
The Silver Mirrors and Evening Darling (NYC)

The Silver Mirrors are a Psych-y, Garage-y, Rock n Roll band from Boston pushing the frontiers of turtleneck rock with stormy clouds of fuzz, toe tappin’ rockers, and western skies through bloodshot eyes.

Evening Darling formed in 2015 by former members of The Hunting Party – Erica Lane (vocals), Nick Lerangis (guitars, vocals), Dan Burke (drums) Dave Letchinger (keyboard), and their friends Brett Saxon (Bass) and Ryan Loftus (guitar).

Aug
4
Thu
Jill McCracken & The Misadventures
Aug 4 @ 7:30 pm
Jill McCracken & The Misadventures

Jill McCracken & The Misadventures thrive on honest, original songs that tell bittersweet stories of personal moments.

Baker Thomas Band
Aug 4 @ 10:00 pm
Baker Thomas Band

Beginning on stage at TOAD in Cambridge, MA during a weekly residency in March of 2009, Baker Thomas Band has always been an eclectic collection of musicians and good friends getting together to make great music and have a blast. With anywhere from 7 to 10 and even more musicians on stage, the BTB is a wrecking ball of good times and great tunes

Aug
5
Fri
Adam Sickler – Analog Heart – We Were Astrounauts
Aug 5 @ 10:00 pm
Adam Sickler - Analog Heart - We Were Astrounauts

set times tbd

Inspired by the likes of great songwriters such as Paul Simon and James Taylor, to modern-day singer-songwriters like Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, and John Mayer, Adam Sickler brings a fresh new take on an old combo of guitar and the human voice.

“An intriguing band that have yet to really scratch at their potential. Analog Heart touches on big-room alt-rock all the while easing into gritty, alt-country and blues without losing any sense of sincerity or tenderness.” – Vanyaland.com

We Were Astronauts is known for their catchy hooks, killer leads, and riveting energy.

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