TOADIES
Vaden Todd Lewis - Vocals, Guitar
Clark Vogeler - Guitar
Mark Reznicek - Drums
CONTACTS
BOOKING
Andy Somers
The Agency Group
(310) 385-2800
MANAGEMENT
Sonar Management
PRESS
Tami
Thomsen
Kirtland Records
3100 Main St. Suite 347
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 824-7700
BIO
TO REUNITE FOR DECEMBER 2007 SHOWS
Why is it such a big deal that Toadies are back? The band rose to fame in the 90’s when their debut album, Rubberneck, went platinum on the strength of two smash singles “Possum Kingdom” and “Tyler.” It then took a long seven years for their follow up album, Hell Below/Stars Above to be released. Shortly thereafter, bassist Lisa Umbarger quit the band. The remaining members played a few farewell shows, before going their separate ways. Vocalist Vaden Todd Lewis started a new band, Burden Brothers, drummer Mark Reznicek began playing with Eleven Hundred Springs and guitarist Clark Vogeler moved to LA to start a career in film.
It wasn’t until 2005 that the band got together again for a one off show on St Patrick's Day in Dallas. In 2006, they reunited once more for a string of sold out shows in Dallas, Austin and Houston. Vogeler says, “The fan response really surprised us all. I had no idea that people would show up in the numbers that they did. Clearly, people still wanna see a Toadies show.” Lewis adds “ After the first show, we started getting more offers for the Toads. I like to work. A lot. So we did a few more shows during my time off from Burden Brothers. They turned out to be a gas. The stars have lined up for a few more shows now.” “Expect lots of rock. And maybe even new Toadies releases in the future. Whether that involves putting out some unreleased archival stuff, or even recording new material... who knows?” says Reznicek.
Let’s face it; the music industry isn't the same as it was 10-15 years ago. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Remember when the rock/alternative scene was good? It was a long time ago, I know. Bands don't sound like Toadies, or The Pixies, or Nirvana, or the old Pearl Jam (before becoming political activists) anymore. Now we have to live with, and listen to generic crap rock, nu metal and American Idol rejects. Music needs redemption, dammit.
Vogeler says, “I've realized that trends in popular music come and go, but hardcore fans of a band stick around for the long run. The Hell Below era reminds me of what a struggle it can be for a band who just wants to record albums and tour. These days the band gives me a sense of optimism that perhaps we can play music on our terms.”
What better reason for Toadies to pick up their guitars and re-tune the strings?
The line-up for Toadies' December shows will include original members Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals), drummer Mark Reznicek, Clark Vogeler, the guitarist on the band's Hell Below/Stars Above record, and Mark Hughes (bass) who played the last several Toadies shows after the departure of Lisa Umbarger.
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RELEASES
Toadies
Rock Show - Live in Dallas (05/07)
CD TRACK LISTING
01. Away
02. Backslider
03. Cut Me Out
04. Happy Face
05. Heel
06. I Burn
07. I Come From the Water
08. Little Sin
09. Mr. Love
10. Paper Dress
11. Plane Crash
12. Possum Kingdom
13. Push the Hand
14. Quitter
15. Tyler
16. Unattractive
17. Waterfall
CATALOG INFO
Title: Rock Show - Live in Dallas
Label: Kirtland Records
Catalog Number: KR-
Release Date:03/17/2007
Format:CD
Type: Full
