Calendar

Aug
19
Fri
The Cannibal Ramblers
Aug 19 @ 9:00 pm
The Cannibal Ramblers

Cannibal Ramblers

Abstract Ashcan Deconstructive Delta Swamp Grand Mal Seizure.

Aug
20
Sat
Saturday Spins
Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

Annie and the Fur Trappers
Aug 20 @ 9:00 pm
Annie and the Fur Trappers

Annie and the Fur Trappers is a St. Louis traditional jazz band which formed in 2016. The band includes clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba, banjo, guitar, piano, washboard, and saxophone. They perform in many different arrangements from a trio to 9 piece.

Aug
24
Wed
Gregg Perry and the Strange Berries
Aug 24 @ 8:00 pm
Gregg Perry and the Strange Berries

Gregg Perry and the Strange Berries

Boston based Rocking Blues.
From the Underground to Outerspace.

Aug
25
Thu
Todd Thibaud
Aug 25 @ 8:00 pm
Todd Thibaud

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.

Aug
26
Fri
Sonya Rae Taylor
Aug 26 @ 9:00 pm
Sonya Rae Taylor

Boston native, Sonya Rae is a rising star with a blend of gifts rarely found on the blues-rock and soul scene today.  Her dazzling musical ability is immediately evident through her soaring vocals, scorching guitar work and savvy song-craft.  She has been likened to a “fiery female combination of Warren Haynes, Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse”

Aug
27
Sat
Saturday Spins
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

Ship of The Sun
Aug 27 @ 9:00 pm
Ship of The Sun

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.

Aug
31
Wed
Andrew Stern’s AS3
Aug 31 @ 8:00 pm
Andrew Stern's AS3
AS3 is
Andrew Stern— guitar
Brad Barrett— bass
Dave Fox— drums
Sep
1
Thu
Baker Thomas Band
Sep 1 @ 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 . . .

 

Sep
2
Fri
Lady Lupine
Sep 2 @ 9:00 pm
Lady Lupine

Lady Lupine is a Boston based heavy soul band that delivers high energy performances of unique original material. The band creates an engaging live experience by cultivating visceral connections through sound. Fronted by vocalist, Christina Lacoste, Lady Lupine draws inspiration from the soul of Amy Winehouse, and the sonic eclecticism of Portishead. Traces of Vulfpeck’s tight, technical funk, and Jimi Hendrix’s fuzz rock grooves can be heard in the band’s sound as well.

Sep
3
Sat
Saturday Spins
Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

John Powhida International Airport
Sep 3 @ 9:00 pm
John Powhida International Airport

John Powhida International Airport won the Boston 2011 Rock and Roll Rumble! Hot Dog! 5 yrs after The Rudds took silver JPX takes Gold!!!

John Powhida is a singer/songwriter living in Boston. John is a multiple Boston Music Award nominee and his songs have been featured in episodes of My Name is Earl and Men in Trees. He has sung on recordings by The Click Five, Sarah Borges and The Gentlemen. You may have seen him perform with his beloved Boston rock and soul combo The Rudds or even as guitarist with rock n roll icon and author Bebe Buell.

Powhida’s main boogie from here on out will continue to be John Powhida International Airport, a potent 6 piece rock,  disco, soul, pop fuzion entertainment unit of the highest original order.

Sep
7
Wed
Fandango
Sep 7 @ 8:00 pm
Fandango

FANDANGO is as much a spiritual renewal as it is a reinterpretation of some of the best soul, blues, gospel, and Americana music ever written. With a loyal flock of followers (the flock that rock), FANDANGO fuels frontman Fred Griffeth to lead this congregation into soul and R&B righteousness! For he is like a refiner of fire and he shall purify!

 

Sep
8
Thu
Todd Thibaud Band
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm
Todd Thibaud Band

Todd Thibaud is a Vermont born, Boston based Singer-Songwriter whose 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.

Sep
9
Fri
Nephrok!
Sep 9 @ 9:00 pm
Nephrok!

This premier Boston-based band consists of some of the most talented musicians in the nation. Their music spans several decades and genres including Soul, R&B, Rock, and undoubtedly The Funk. They electrify audiences with their unmatchable energy, Funk prowess, and soulful stylings. It’s widely known that The Nephrok! Allstars always bring a funky good time that you’ll never forget! It’s one big party and everyone’s invited.

Sep
10
Sat
Saturday Spins
Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

Mean Black Spider
Sep 10 @ 9:00 pm
Mean Black Spider

Mean Black Spider

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

Sep
14
Wed
Tim Gearan
Sep 14 @ 8:00 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.

 

Sep
15
Thu
The Blue Ribbons
Sep 15 @ 8:00 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.

 

Sep
16
Fri
Willie J. Laws
Sep 16 @ 9:00 pm
Willie J. Laws

Texas guitar slinger, songwriter & vocalist Willie J Laws developed his “funky blues” guitar and vocal sound, influenced by Texas Blues and R&B, Tex-Mex Tejano/Conjunto, Louisiana Zydeco, and Country. Fans call him “the Real Deal” and we could not agree more.  Please join us tonight and experience an evening you are not likely to forget!

Sep
17
Sat
Saturday Spins
Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

Le Prestige
Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm
Le Prestige

 

Le Prestige is an attempt by Boston bassist Chris Forkey to create an instrumental music inspired by the jazz-sample heavy sounds of 90’s hip-hop, electronica and lounge, all performed live with just horns, upright bass, and drums.

 

Sep
21
Wed
Fandango
Sep 21 @ 8:00 pm
Fandango

FANDANGO is as much a spiritual renewal as it is a reinterpretation of some of the best soul, blues, gospel, and Americana music ever written. With a loyal flock of followers (the flock that rock), FANDANGO fuels frontman Fred Griffeth to lead this congregation into soul and R&B righteousness! For he is like a refiner of fire and he shall purify!

 

Sep
22
Thu
Dennis Brennan Band
Sep 22 @ 9:00 pm
Dennis Brennan Band

THE DENNIS BRENNAN BAND
The Dennis Brennan Band is an all-star unit featuring guitarists Duke Levine (who doubles as Peter Wolf’s guitarist and has toured with Mary Chapin Carpenter, plus has his own solo career) and Kevin Barry, who also has been in Carpenter’s band and toured with multiple Grammy nominee Paula Cole. They’re joined by drummer Billy Beard (Patty Griffin, Face to Face, and the Twinemen) and bassist Andrew Mazzone, whose credits are exhaustive when he’s not handling entertainment law for Cambridge’s HI-N-DRY Records, which occupies the space where the late legend Mark Sandman (of Morphine) once lived.

Sep
23
Fri
Ken Clark Organ Trio
Sep 23 @ 9:00 pm
Ken Clark Organ Trio

The Ken Clark Organ Trio gives you originals in funk, soul, rock, and jazz styles. Instrumentation includes organ, vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, and saxophone. Ken is a master on Hammond organ and is lead vocalist.

Sep
24
Sat
Saturday Spins
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

Ship of The Sun
Sep 24 @ 9:00 pm
Ship of The Sun

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.

Sep
28
Wed
Rusty Scott Organ Trio
Sep 28 @ 8:00 pm
Rusty Scott Organ Trio

If you like Jazz, this is the real thing! Performing in Boston, New York, and throughout New England, Boston Music Award Nominees (Best Jazz Artist), The Rusty Scott Quartet delivers the most tasteful jazz and swing for listening, dancing and background.

Sep
29
Thu
Baker Thomas Band
Sep 29 @ 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 . . .

 

Sep
30
Fri
Wood and Bone
Sep 30 @ 9:00 pm
Wood and Bone

Wood & Bone is a Boston based roots band featuring Jesse Ciarmataro aka Qwill; guitar, banjo, and lead vocals, Joe Wilkins; guitar, mandolin, and vocals, Joe Cardoza; upright bass, and Dennis Monagle; drums, and vocals – The Band plays an ever-changing mix of harmony-driven Folk, Soul and Blues 

 

Oct
1
Sat
Saturday Spins
Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Spins

SATURDAY SPINS!

Come share your vinyl!  Record lovers unite at Toad on Saturdays from 5:00 – 7:30 for vinyl sharing, drink sipping, and favorite music chatting.  Bring your own vinyl records and sign up for a slot to play two songs at a time.  Live music starts, as always, at 9pm (never a cover).

John Powhida International Airport
Oct 1 @ 9:00 pm
John Powhida International Airport

John Powhida International Airport won the Boston 2011 Rock and Roll Rumble! Hot Dog! 5 yrs after The Rudds took silver JPX takes Gold!!!

John Powhida is a singer/songwriter living in Boston. John is a multiple Boston Music Award nominee and his songs have been featured in episodes of My Name is Earl and Men in Trees. He has sung on recordings by The Click Five, Sarah Borges and The Gentlemen. You may have seen him perform with his beloved Boston rock and soul combo The Rudds or even as guitarist with rock n roll icon and author Bebe Buell.

Powhida’s main boogie from here on out will continue to be John Powhida International Airport, a potent 6 piece rock,  disco, soul, pop fuzion entertainment unit of the highest original order.

Oct
4
Tue
SPECIAL EVENT
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT

SPECIAL EVENT:

8:00-9:00 pm: BOOK LAUNCH for “B.B. KING: FROM INDIANOLA TO ICON” by Charles Sawyer

9:00-10:00 pm: BLUES CONCERT by 2120 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE & friends––

Chicago Blues from the heart and soul-with special guest, Nick Nurse (Head Coach for Toronto Raptors) sitting in.

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