Well, a little bit of snow is on the ground, Christmas music is playing just about everywhere you go - are you in the spirit yet? There is so much going on in Toledo this month in terms of live music it’s unbelievable! I have posted almost 200 shows for this month alone. There’s no shortage of bands to see tonight - that’s for sure.

Here’s the Toledo area Bands playing Toledo bars on Dec 12th, 2008:

The Lawn Gnomes will play The Downtowner, Findlay OH

Punching Buddha will bring some classic rock to The Blue Devil on Laskey

Dave Carpenter will play acoustic at Arnies

Andrew Ellis and the Setting Sons will be at the Bronze Boar

Whiskey Dunn will play the VFW in Erie, MI

Nadir will be at The Village Idiot in Maumee, OH

Empire Drift will be at Reverend Chicos in Bowling Green, OH

Chris Shutters will be at Ottawa Tavern as a duo tonight

IonU band plays classic rock at Doolittle’s in Lambertville, MI

Gin Bunny plays alternative and classic rock at The Blarney, downtown Toledo

Under the Covers will play 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake

Noisy Neighbors will be at Club Soda with pop and dance rock

Buster Strange will be at Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI playing classic rock

Haywire will play country rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee, OH

The Watermelon Men will be at Main Street Bar in Sylvania, OH once again

Bandera will at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit ave with country

Venyx plays at Skip’s over in Angola, IN

The Bridges will tear up the Distillery tonight with 80’s and classic rock

East River Drive will be at Fat Fish Blue in Levis Commons, Perrysburg

Trailer Park Ninja’s will be at Mulvaney’s Bunker

MASFiNA plays at Michigan Tavern in Temperance, MI

Kyle White performs acoustic at Claddaugh Irish Tavern in Westfield Mall

Get out and see local live entertainment in Toledo tonight!

Last Saturday it was a blustery night, but we did manage to see 3 bands burning up some local stages with their music! This time around we were lucky enough to see 3 bands we had never seen before, and it was a lot of fun! The first place we went to was Main Street Bar (formerly Sodbusters) in Sylvania, OH.

The Rakeshakers

The Rakeshakers are a brand new band, but it’s members are certainly not new to the stage. The band is made up of Toledo band veterans who have a distinct command over the music they’ve been playing for years. The music they play could be defined as “classic rock”, but that’s a pretty wide genre nowadays. Maybe it’s better to classify as 60-70’s guitar based classic rock and blues. They are a tight 4 piece band, and Luke on lead guitar played some incredibly tasty licks on their version of Joe Walsh’s “Turn to Stone” - which also displayed the bands ability to sing awesome 3 part harmony. In the first set the Chicago blues classic “I’m A Man”, which was incredibly tight.

Here’s some pictures we took of the Rakeshakers at Main Street Bar in Sylvania:

The Rakeshakers are such a new band that they don’t even have a MySpace profile or web site just yet, but keep your eyes on our Toledo Bands page. We’ll link them as soon as it’s up!

Lifeline

Next we headed over to Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI to see Lifeline play. Lifeline is a local original band who released their first CD “Shallow Skies” in 2007, and they’re in the studio as we speak in Saline, MI laying down tracks for their next release. Being busy recording in the studio doesn’t stop them from playing local bars for their fans. A Lifeline show can contain their high energy original rock tunes like “Desperate”, in addition to 80’s classic rock favorites like “Everything About You”, or “Fight for Your Right”. You get it all in a Lifeline show, originals and covers.

Here’s some pics we took of Lifeline at Firehouse 47 on Nov 22:

Visit the Lifeline web site, or their MySpace profile!

Buster Strange

Last we went to Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI to see classic rock cover band “Buster Strange”. They’re motto is “Once you get a little strange you’re never the same…”, and how right they are! They’re a fun band to watch, the bass player Gary is often all over the stage and running around the bar while he plays - we caught him a couple of times cuttin’ the rug on the dance floor! Whether it’s the drummer Ed singing “Through the Glass” or Gary singing “Talk Dirty To Me”, the dance floor always has people on it.

Here’s some pics we took of Buster Strange at Joe’s Walnut on Nov 22:

Here’s Buster Strange playing “Talk Dirty To Me”:

To see more of Buster Strange Visit their web site, or their MySpace profile!

56 Daze is playing 80’s and classic rock at The Big Digger (Clamdiggers) in Monroe, MI

Hugh Rock is playing 80’s and classic rock at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI

Bandera is playing country rock covers at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Running with Scissors is playing 80’s and 90’s rock at The Blue Devil on Laskey

MASFiNA is playing 80’s and classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee

Reese Daily Band will play hard drivin’ blues at Luckey’s Tavern in Findlay

The Ogres will be playing classic rock and originals at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo

Under the Covers will be playing 80’s and classic rock at The Buckeye Club in Miller City, OH

Rock N Roll Outlaws will play classic rock at the Findlay Eagles

Noisy Neighbors will be playing dance pop and rock at Yee Haw’s (formerly The Rodeo) in Oregon

Exit 17 band will be playing classic rock at Rivalrys in Monroe, MI

Lifeline will play original rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI

Buster Strange will be playing classic rock at Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI

Venyx will be playing high energy pop rock at Club Soda

The Bridges will be playing 80’s and classic rock at The Distillery on Heatherdowns

The Rakeshakers will be playing classic rock at Main Street Bar in Sylvania

Frostbite will play blues at The Bronze Boar in downtown Toledo

There may be a little snow on the ground, but there’s not enough to make a snowman or go snowmobiling just yet. It’s time to find something to do indoors this winter, and one great thing you can do is go out and see a live band tonight! There’s all kinds of different music to see all around town tonight - pick a location near you and get out there and support your local musicians!

Froghead plays classic rock at the Bronze Boar downtown Toledo

Liberty Beach plays country at Sports Venue in Sylvania

Hugh Rock plays 80’s and classic rock at Thirsty’s in Dundee, MI

Measure of Time plays classic rock at Haven Lounge in Swanton

Bandera plays country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Kari Nichole plays acoustic at Bellsmells in Port Clinton

Running with Scissors plays 80’s and 90’s rock at The Blue Devil

MASFiNA plays 80’s and classic dance rock at The Breakroom Lounge Maumee

Reese Daily Band plays hard drivin’ blues at Put in Bay Bar in Lakewood, OH

The Ogres play classic and avant-garde rock at Ottawa Taver, downtown Toledo

Neon Black plays 80’s and hard rock at The Omni (formerly Gatorz) over by TU

Under the Covers plays 80’s and classic rock at The Buckeye Club in Miller City, OH

Noisy Neighbors plays pop dance rock at Yee Haw’s (formerly The Rodeo) in Oregon, OH

Exit 17 band plays classic rock at Rivlarys in Monroe, MI

Lifeline plays original rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI

Buster Strange plays classic rock at Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI

Venyx plays high energy pop dance rock at Club Soda at Monroe and Secor

Kyle White plays acoustic at Highland Meadows Golf Club

The Bridges play 80’s and classic rock at The Distillery on Heatherdowns

Well, now with Rocktober out of the way - this is officially the very first Saturday in November to rock out! It’s been an unusually warm weekend too, which has been great! Even though Halloween happenned to fall on Friday, there are still a bunch of place that are having their Halloween party tonight. There’s a lot of bands to see, a lot of places that you can go in Toledo to see live music tonight!

Here’s what Toledo Bands are playing which Toledo area bars for Saturday, November 1st, 2008!

Under the Covers is playing 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake

56 Daze is playing 80’s and classic rock at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo

Venyx is playing high energy pop rock at The Buckeye Club in Miller City, Ohio

Catch 33 is playing modern and classic rock at Centre Stage on Alexis

Moving to Boise is playing modern and alternative rock at The Distillery on Heatherdowns

Bandera is playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Countyline is playing country at the Waterville / Whitehouse Moose

MasFina is playing classic and 80’s rock at The Sky Box on Laskey

3 Fold Reversed is playing original rock at Whiskey Venue in Findlay

Hugh Rock will be playing 80’s and classic rock at Main Street Bar in Sylvania

Sofa Kings will be playing at Nino’s in Findlay

Tinfoil will be playing indie rock at Woodchuck’s, downtown Toledo

Chris Shutters Band will be playing blues at Mulvaney’s Bunker

Insignificant Self will be playing origina rock at Girty’s in Napoleon

Don and Rachel Coats will be at Dorr St Cafe

Marshall Law will be playing classic rock at N. Baltimore Eagles

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at Sit N Bull Saloon in Tontogany, OH

Noisy Neighbors will be playing classic and modern rock at Stingy Lu Lu’s in Maumee, OH

Loose Cannons will be playing classic rock at Amvets 20 in Kenton, OH

Lifeline will play original rock at RPM’s in Ida, MI

Haywire will play the Millbury Firemans Dance in Millbury, OH

Buster Strange will play the RPM’s Halloween party in Ida, MI

Freakender will play classic rock at the Jolly Roger Sailing Club

The Bridges will play 80’s and classic rock at Club Soda

Measure of Time will be playing classic rock at Legends, downtown Toledo

So, it’s Halloween 2008! You’re going to take your kids out trick our treating from about 6-8pm, or maybe you’ll be passing out candy at your house. Then, you’ll probably grab a pizza and take veg out in front of the TV for a few hours while overdosing on sugar!! It’s a GREAT night to go out and see a live band once the little urchins are no longer knocking at your door, and you’ve turned the outside light off! Get your shoes on - and go out there and see one of these great live Toledo bands tonight - Friday, October 31st!

Here’s who’s playing in and around the glass city for Halloween 2008:

Under the Covers will be at Firehouse 47 playing 80’s and classic rock

Whiskey Dunn will be at RPM’s in Ida, MI for their Halloween party

Buster Strange will be at Stoolpigeon’s in Taylor, MI for thier Halloween party

56 Daze will be playing the Halloween party at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo

Venyx will be playing the Buckeye Club in Miller City, Ohio

Catch 33 will be playing Halloween Havoc at Centre Stage on Alexis

Boffo will be playing classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge, Maumee

Bandera will be playing country at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Countyline will be playing country at Waterville / Whitehouse Moose

Velvet Jones will be at The Distillery for the WIOT Halloween party

Turophile will be at Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green, OH

MasFina will be playing at The Sky Box on Laskey

Running with Scissors will be playing the Michigan Tavern Halloween Bash in Lambertville, MI

3 Fold Reversed will be at Whisky Venue in Findlay, OH (8pm show)

The Delta Kings will be at Jack’s Log Cabin in Liberty Center (9pm show)

Hugh Rock will be at Main Street Bar, Sylvania, OH

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at Dave’s Hideaway in Findlay, OH

Loose Cannons will be at the Kenton, OH Moose

The Bridges will be playing 80’s and classic rock covers at Club Soda

Get out there and see a live band on Halloween!

Title: Buster Strange
Location: Stoolpigeon\’s
Description: classic rock cover band, Taylor, MI Halloween
Date: 2008-10-31

Title: Buster Strange
Location: RPM’s
Description: classic rock Halloween party, 9pm, Ida MI show
Date: 2008-11-01

At least for the last Saturday in “Rocktober” it’s not rainy like it was last night. Cold, but not rainy! There’s always more to do and see on Saturday than Friday, and there are always more people out - because some of us are so tired after working all week we fall asleep on the couch on Friday! Good thing I rested up because there’s plenty of things to do tonight!

Here are the Toledo Bands playing Toledo area bars for Saturday, October 25, 2008

Dave Carpenter will be at Stingy Lu Lu’s in Maumee

Boogie Matrix Mechanism will be at Toledo Civic Theater, 6pm show

Marshall Law will be playing classic rock at the Findlay Eagles

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at The Sky Box on Laskey

Work Release Band will be playing classic rock at The Pump Lounge

The Rayz will be playing 80’s and modern rock at Firehouse 47

Buster Strange will be playing classic rock at Rivalrys in Temperance, MI

Freakender will be playing classic rock at Legends, downtown Toledo

Venyx will be playing high energy pop dance rock at Club Bijou

Chris Shutters Band will be playing blues and originals at Centre Stage on Laskey

East River Drive will be playing R&B, Soul, Pop, and Motown at Club Soda

Boffo will be playing classic rock at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI

Reese Daily Band will be playing hard drivin’ blues at the Findlay Moose

Stonehosue will be playing indie rock at The Blarney in downtown Toledo

Blue Moon Review will be at The Village Idiot in Maumee

Bandera will be playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Countyline will be playing country at Waterville / Whitehouse Moose

Greg Hayes and Manic Episode will be at Goodtimes Saloon in Payne, Ohio

Josh Boyd will be playing at Clamdigger’s in Monroe, MI

Title: Buster Strange
Location: Stoolpigeons
Description: classic rock cover band
Date: 2008-10-31