Martha Bourne is a Boston-based singer/songwriter originally from North Carolina. Her original material grazes the fields of Southern Gothic and Americana

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[...]

Band interests:  pizza parties, bowling, hand puppets, motorcycle clubs, swiffers, puppies . . .   yeah – that sounds about right for Fandango

The Little Compton Band embodies a new age of roots rock. Camaraderie around small town living, improvised musical journeys, and a commitment to craft has forged this powerful group. On a seaside farm in southern[...]

The Band Members: Melvern Taylor- Ukulele And the Fabulous Meltones: Matt Murphy -Upright BAss Dave Livingston – Slide Guitar Sir Bob Nash – Drums Genre: Post-Modern Parlor Music  – give it a listen HERE

Baker Thomas Band:  “A whole bunch of musicians and a whole bunch of instruments, come together to deliver an electrifying show which promises a whole bunch of fun” -Tracey Delfino, Trespass Music

SPOTTED TIGER – A musical bridge from Willie Nelson to Bob Marley where JJ Cale is the toll collector.  Featuring original music by songwriters Laurence Scudder & Erik White . . .

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

With a repertoire of New Orleans standards, spirituals, contemporary music, and swing tunes, the Soggy Po’ Boys offer a lively blend of fun and insanity.

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[...]

Dave Anthony is known for his guitar & vocals with the band Nemes

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.[...]

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.

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[...]

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[...]

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) to[...]

“Straddling the line where folk/roots meets rock/blues, Danielle Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, although she may be best known for her lead[...]

Melvern Taylor makes up songs on the ukulele.  He has an unhealthy obsession with making music. It drives him to distraction. He is always lost and has a vulgar sense of humor. You’ll LOVE it!

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[...]

LOS GOUTOS is: Bruce Bartone (acoustic and electric guitars; bass guitar, keyboards; backing vocals); Mike Eigen (lead and backing vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar, clarinet, ukulele, songwriting); Shamus Feeney (bass guitar, acoustic, electric, and resophonic guitars;[...]

Singer/Songwriter Jennifer Kimball will be releasing her new album, Avocet, in February 2017 . . .

“Stan Martin is a keeper of the traditional country music flame. He’s a Don Rich/Danny Gatton-schooled Telecaster-loving guitar picker, a virtuoso who is not a showoff. And he’s a skilled writer and musician who is[...]

“When Mike Hastings isn’t playing at local venues such as Toad, he can often be found busking around Davis and Harvard Square. Next time you’re out, keep an ear out for the sound of guitar[...]

David Johnston is a regular fixture in Harvard Square. You can find him on just about any sunny afternoon with his old Gibson guitar, his signature black jeans, black hat, and a white bucket to[...]

Click HERE for a sneak peek of Blue Mondays at TOAD

Martha Bourne is a Boston-based singer/songwriter originally from North Carolina. Her original material grazes the fields of Southern Gothic and Americana

  The Blue Ribbons was formed by singer/songwriter/keyboardist James Rohr. They have been building a base of devoted fans withtheir original and soulful music. Described as “Ray Charles and Tom Waits on a pirate ship[...]

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

Luddy Mussy is colorful, almost cartoonish music made by lunatics.  With eccentric takes on genres ranging from blue, modern rock, surf rock & folk, Luddy serves up an original little something for any musical palate.

TOAD is thrilled to welcome Driftwood Soldier for the first time . . . Growling and crooning, muttering about lost love, brimstone, and the glorious view from the underside of a rusty world-order, Owen holds[...]

ET – phone home –   yeah, yeah – but only after the Baker Thomas Band show . . .  they’re out of this world. . .

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 . . .

 Sam Reid & The Riot Act is an acoustic guitar-driven rock band with a true bluegrass soul . . .   

The Swinging Steaks have appeared with John Fogerty, Hank Williams,Jr., the Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poco, Los Lobos, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Paul Westerberg, The Band, Jason and the Scorchers among others and have toured extensively[...]

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

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.

“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[...]

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[...]

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

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

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

 

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[...]

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 lists their Influences as: NRBQ, Wilco, Rolling Stones, The Beatles

“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!

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[...]

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

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[...]

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.

 

“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[...]