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“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‘ Blues music + bevvies = big fun ! So simple ! ! !
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.
“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!!!
They’re creepy and they’re kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They’re altogether ooky,
. . . . FANDANGO!
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 . . .
“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 . . .
more info soon . . .
“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
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 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!
“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!
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.
David Johnston knows what you need at the beginning of the week . . . Blue Monday at TOAD!
Band interests: pizza parties, bowling, hand puppets, motorcycle clubs, swiffers, puppies . . .
yeah – that sounds about right for Fandango
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).
Jill McCracken & The Misadventures thrive on honest, original songs that tell bittersweet stories of personal moments.
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
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.
“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
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.’
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.
Click HERE for a glimpse of what you may see/hear tonight at TOAD . . .
“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
Colbis The Creature – check out their influences:
Kings of Leon, Pixies, Radiohead, Young the Giant, Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire, Steve Jordan!!!
Martha Bourne is a Boston-based singer/songwriter originally from North Carolina. Her original material grazes the fields of Southern Gothic and Americana
Fred Griffeth fronts Fandango – Their celebrated selection of Americana music draws a loyal band of pious sisters and reform school brothers! – Truth . . .
Jupier welcomed Juno’s probe to its oribt . . . tonight TOAD welcomes Organ in Orbit
Out of THIS World!
Marc Pinansky is a grammatical rascal . . . speaks cat . . . and gets more done in a bathrobe than most do in a suit . . .
Jef Charland is a bassist, singer & astronaut for The Blue Ribbons – the members have performed and/or recorded with lots of other people who make good music too – as you’ll see/hear tonight!
ET – phone home – yeah, yeah –
but only after the Baker Thomas Band show . . . they’re out of this world. . .
set times tbd
Lucy Woodward was featured as an “International Artist to Watch” in the all-important September issue of Italian Vogue in 2011. She spent the better part of 2011 touring across the North America, both has a solo artist and as the special guest vocalist for the superstar act, Pink Martini.
Peter Block inherited his 1926 Steinway piano on which he received lessons on and began writing at a young age. Peter developed the ability to compose and till this day still owns his grandfathers 1926 Steinway piano. – From a 2015 Amazon Review: “The best album i’ve heard in years. This man is like a younger version of Billy Joel. Can’t wait for his next album.”
Wishbone Zoe is the auditory/visual avant-indie Neuron Carnival of Saera K, who, based out of Massachusetts, specializes in areas of junkyard rock, crashitybishbash, and the distracted storytelling of important things.
