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TOAD THE WET SPROCKET IN CONCERT:
In 2013
beloved alt-rockers Toad the Wet Sprocket released their first album of new material in more than 15 years, and proved they've lost none of their energy or melodic sense with a series of electrifying shows. Frontman Glen Phillips and his bandmates can nail a harmony with the best of them, and they're musicianship really shines on cuts from the new album like "The Moment". While the band is excited about the new release, fans of their earlier work have nothing to worry about -- Toad the Wet Sprocket's sets consistently top the two hour mark, and their upcoming dates with Counting Crows will feature all their classic hits including "All I Want" and "Good Intentions".
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Toad the Wet Sprocket was formed in 1986 by a group of high school friends in Santa Barbara, CA. The band achieved modest success on college radio with early albums like Bread & Circus (1989) and Pale (1990), but it wasn't until the 1991 release of their third album Fear that they really broke through to the mainstream. Top 20 singles "All I Want" and "Walk on the Ocean" propelled the album to platinum sales, paving the way for extensive touring throughout the US and Europe. Their follow-up album Dulcinea in 1994 was a similar success, scoring the band their first chart-topper with "Fall Down". After breaking up in 1998 the band reassembled periodically over the years to play shows, and in 2009 they reunited full-time to begin work on a new album. The result was 2013's New Constellation, a critical and commercial success that marked their return to the charts and set the stage for continued touring.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Toad the Wet Sprocket sound as good now, or better than they ever did. Great show with audience interaction - fantastic harmonizing - GO SEE THEM!"
"They sounded great and seemed happy and enthusiastic to be playing together again. The playlist included all the old greats and several from their latest release, which sounded even better live."
"Great show! The band played a mix of songs from the old stuff and new album. Kicked it off with "The Moment", best song from the new album. Fans sang along the whole way through."
I saw Taos two years ago and their show has gotten so much better since they toured with the Bare Naked Ladies. I love that Glen now shares the singing and the drum duet was amazing! Always a great show, but now it's so much better!
They sounded incredible and great vibes! Great venue too
If we weren't so close to each other on the floor it would have been easier to enjoy the band.
First off, The Sound is officially now my favorite music venue in San Diego county. This place is built for acoustic effect. Great sound anywhere in the venue, great seats and plenty of space between rows to let people pass (unlike Humphreys). JR Richards opened as a solo performer, guitar, keyboard and loop. Started with his version of Hallelujah which was unexpected but performed flawlessly. He also did songs from his Dishwalla days and a cover of U2 "With or Without You", which was impressive as hell. Dude has pipes! Toad the Wet Sprocket followed with a full set spanning much of their catalog, with more from "FEAR"obviously due to it's popularity. We really enjoyed the upbeat theme of the show and the seamless subtle blending of rhythm and lead guitars. Their harmonizing is especially amazing to witness after so many years away from the stage. The venue might have a lot to do with it, but the mix, volume and bandwidth of the sound was phenomenal. There were a couple of minor hiccups almost unnoticed like the accordion mike was too far back in the sound much of the time, but I wonder if that was just part of the subtlety they want to get you to focus. Anyway - Great Show Guys! Come again!
A terrific intimate night of one of the best songwriters in my lifetime. Toad won’t blow your socks off musically, but they do plenty to make it worthwhile to hear their music live. If you’re a fan, their words affect you, so definitely go. I haven’t regretted it yet.
Absolutely fabulous set by TTWS to open their tour! Long-time fan, first time seeing them live, and they brought the jams! The venue was awesome too—beautiful modern club, great lighting and sound. “The Sound” lived up to its name—you could really hear and enjoy all the intricacies and depth of the TTWS arrangements—even the accordion! Rex Starman would have been proud!
The band sounded incredible, even with our show being the first on the tour, they were on point and really fun to watch.
The Sound is a beautiful venue. The perfect place to enjoy great bands. Toad the Wet Sprocket sounded even more incredible than I’ve ever heard them. They were one of my bucket list bands and their music made my heart happy. Glen Phillips voice & acoustic guitar were so beautiful and made it a show I’ll never forget! I can’t wait to see them next year!!!
I saw Toad the Wet Sprocket when I was 13 years old, and almost 30 years later, I got to see them again. They BLEW me away!!! I had been to two other shows from my youth in the last year which were extremely disappointing (one lead singer showed up drunk and obviously didn't want to be there, and the other displayed his gigantic ego by playing the music way too loud, not recognizing his band, and using his concert to spread his own political agenda). Toad the Wet Sprocket renewed my faith in live music again! Every band member showed up 100%, sober and obviously wanting to be there. They had great energy, and Glen Philips, the lead singer, gave each and every band member a chance to shine. I will absolutely be attending every one of their shows that comes through town from here on out.
Awesome show from an old favorite. They sounded great and kept the audience on their feet and singing along. Can't wait to see them next time they are in town.
