Calendar

Mar
9
Mon
David Johnston & Friends
Mar 9 @ 10:30 pm
David Johnston & Friends

David Johnston  – if you don’t know him, you have to stop by TOAD for Blue Monday – take a listen HERE where David talks about his influences and plays a bit of music –

 

Mar
10
Tue
Honey Talk
Mar 10 @ 10:00 pm

Honey Talk is a fresh, innovative, and comfortable quartet that performs classic hits and inviting originals making you feel sweeter than honey.

Honey talk is:
Cody Nilsen – Guitar/Vocals
Steve Bunce- Bass/Vocals
Ben Blanchard – Keys/Vocals
Pat “Daddy” Dalton – Drums/Vocals

check out one of their songs HERE

 

Mar
11
Wed
The Happiness (featuring Ben Hillman)
Mar 11 @ 10:00 pm
The Happiness (featuring Ben Hillman)

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.

Big Ben Hillman is quite the smooth retro funkster…. The production is excellent on all levels, keeping the listener in a comfortable, easy-flowing harmonic place. Ben never falters – his compositions and production show signs of a master at work enjoying his craft. I’m just going to think of Big Ben Hillman as the new Barry White on the opposite end of the vocal spectrum. – T Max, The Noise

 

Mar
12
Thu
ArtHouse
Mar 12 @ 7:30 pm
ArtHouse

Songwriter Misha on a journey of songs and stories meets some funky cats. Together they channel luscious, melancholic, cozy alternative music. Heavenly chorus, funky rhythms, fierce guitar and some smooth trumpet. All a part of the ArtHouse sound.

Mar
13
Fri
Bees Deluxe
Mar 13 @ 10:00 pm
Bees Deluxe

Bees Deluxe is a full-tilt, acid blues/funk/rock collective comprised of Boston-based musicians.

Their unique repertoire includes originals and re-interpreted 60s, 70s, and 80s covers from Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, Charles Mingus, B.B. King, Kenny Burrell, Freddie King, Herbie Hancock, Albert King, Etta James, Muddy Waters, The Meters, Little Feat, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Buchanan, Curtis Mayfield, The Butterfield Blues Band, Derek Trucks, Donny Hathaway, Amy Winehouse, Steely Dan, Etta James, ZZ Top, Robben Ford, Bonnie Raitt, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, SoulLive, Derek and the Dominoes, Robert Cray, Edgar Winter, among many others. Taking the road less traveled, they discover and share off-the-beaten songs and instrumentals and fuse them into their own original works. They dare to be risk-takers on stage, digging deep into the vaults of blues/jazz antiquity. The result is an effortless take-no-prisoners-approach that wittingly captures the audience’s hearts.

 

Mar
15
Sun
Sunday Spins
Mar 15 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday Spins

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

sorta like open mic – sign up to play two songs from your vinyl – we set up a turn table center stage – . . . – once you play your songs you can sign up again –

bring new – old – anything!

 

Mar
18
Wed
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 18 all-day
Mar
19
Thu
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 19 all-day
Mar
20
Fri
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 20 all-day
Mar
21
Sat
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 21 all-day
Mar
22
Sun
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 22 all-day
Mar
23
Mon
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 23 all-day
Mar
24
Tue
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 24 all-day
Mar
25
Wed
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 25 all-day
Mar
26
Thu
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 26 all-day
Mar
27
Fri
TOAD’s currently closed-Miss You-Calendar will be updated when we receive the go-ahead to re-open
Mar 27 all-day
Mar
28
Sat
TOAD’s on hold until it’s safe to open again
Mar 28 – Jun 6 all-day
TOAD's on hold until it’s safe to open again

Check back here for info, or join our mailing list, and we’ll let you know.

Until then, stay safe & healthy!

Feb
3
Thu
Baker Thomas Band
Feb 3 @ 8:00 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 . . .

 

Feb
4
Fri
The Blue Ribbons
Feb 4 @ 9:00 pm
The Blue Ribbons

The Blue Ribbons was formed by singer/songwriter/keyboardist James Rohr.

They have been building a base of devoted fans with their original and soulful music.

Described as
“Ray Charles and Tom Waits on a pirate ship with Sun Ra and Captain Beefheart,” they combine “upbeat disillusionment and celebratory fatalism with musicianship” – Charan Devereux; Boston Globe.

 

Feb
5
Sat
Dan Blakeslee & The Calabash Club
Feb 5 @ 9:00 pm
Dan Blakeslee & The Calabash Club

“There is little doubt in my mind that tonight’s profile artist Dan Blakeslee, a singer-songwriter, graphic designer, original artist and performer is probably one of the most gifted all-around artists in New England.” – Ryan’s Smashing Life Blog

 

 

Feb
10
Thu
Danielle Miraglia
Feb 10 @ 8:00 pm

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,

Image result for danielle miraglia and the glory junkies

Feb
11
Fri
Andrew Stern’s Telescope
Feb 11 @ 9:00 pm
Andrew Stern’s Telescope

Telescope is one of Andrew Stern‘s projects –  He came up with the name because the band is designed around the Telecaster guitar.

When the question is posed to guitarists, “If you could have just one guitar, what would it be?”, polls show that an overwhelming number of guitarists reply, “a Telecaster”. I rank as one who would answer exactly the same. The telecaster is a versatile tool which can cover a lot of ground, but more importantly, it changes the way I approach and play the instrument. Inspired by my own teles and by some telecaster playing guitar heroes of mine, I’ve designed a band around the guitar itself, appropriately titled “Telescope”. A mix of originals and covers, it’s a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll and more than a little bit undefined.

Oh – and besides, Andrew . . . the other names should also “sound” familiar:

 

 

Feb
12
Sat
Sugar Blood Jinx
Feb 12 @ 9:00 pm
Sugar Blood Jinx

SUGAR BLOOD JINX

is Eric Waxwood who uses finger-picking and a slide on a National Steel Guitar and sings lead vocals;

Matt Murphy who plays an upright bass and sings background vocals; and

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

Feb
17
Thu
Marc Wolfson Pinansky & The Bored of Health
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm
Marc Wolfson Pinansky & The Bored of Health

Country Folk for city folk. Born and raised outside of Boston, MA. Professional Amateur Musician, Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter. Lover of cats. Grammatical bandit. I get more done in a bathrobe than most do in a suit.

yeah . . . Marc Pinansky had us at cats, too . . .

give a listen HERE

Feb
18
Fri
Lenny Lashley & Cody Nilsen
Feb 18 @ 9:00 pm
Lenny Lashley & Cody Nilsen

Boston Music Award nominees and winners Lenny Lashley and Cody Nilsen on the TOAD stage tonight!  Cody was nominated for Session Musician of the year and won with his band Ward Hayden and the Outlers.   Americana artist of the year, Lenny has a long history in the Boston music scene, including being a founding member of the WBCN Rumble 200 band winner, Darkbuster.

Feb
19
Sat
Wood & Bone
Feb 19 @ 9:00 pm

Featuring Jesse Ciamartaro (Qwill)

 

Feb
24
Thu
Fandango w/ Chris Cote
Feb 24 @ 8:00 pm
Feb
25
Fri
Abbie Barrett
Feb 25 @ 9:00 pm
Abbie Barrett

Abbie Barrett, Boston Music Award Winner for Songwriter in 2015,  fronts her band featuring Ed Valauskas (bass), Jack Hamilton (keys), Josh Kiggans (drums), and Mike Oram (guitar).

Paul Robicheau of The Improper wrote that their album, That Shame, showcases her in full rock mode, sometimes evoking the tone and phrasing of the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde…[Her] craftsmanship extends from the gorgeous vocals of “As I Wanted You” and the soaring crescendos of “Falling” to the catchy ’80s-flavored punch of “Take It in Stride.”

Feb
26
Sat
Ship of the Sun (music of the Grateful Dead)
Feb 26 @ 9:00 pm
Ship of the Sun (music of the Grateful Dead)

Ship of the Sun celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead with a fun, free-wheeling, danceable show that pays tribute to the sounds of rock & roll’s most unique band.

Ship of the Sun came together in 2015 around each member’s love of the songs, spirit, and improvisation adventurousness of the Dead.

 

 

Mar
3
Thu
Baker Thomas Band
Mar 3 @ 8:00 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 . . .

 

Mar
4
Fri
Mean Black Spider
Mar 4 @ 9:00 pm
Mean Black Spider

Mean Black Spider

Nominee for Boston Music Awards for Session Musician of the Year.

Mar
5
Sat
Tim Gearan
Mar 5 @ 9:00 pm
Tim Gearan

A beloved fixture in the Boston music scene for more than 25 years, Tim Gearan has become a bonafide local music hero. His warm, raspy baritone, jaw-dropping guitar skills and wry, poignant songwriting have graced the bars, pubs, and music halls throughout New England, creating a loyal cult-like following.

Mar
10
Thu
Amber Angelina and The Little Roy Band
Mar 10 @ 8:00 pm

Amber Angelina has performed off and on for years as Amber Casares.   She has performed as a backing vocalist with John Powhida International Airport and has been collaborating with locals the Blue Ribbons for years. Mix of country and rock

Mar
11
Fri
Quadrapeg
Mar 11 @ 9:00 pm
Quadrapeg

Quadrapeg is a funk influenced fusion. Boston Based Groove for the Modern World

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