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!

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

Wow, it’s surely gotten a bit colder this week - we even had to break down and finally turn on the heat here at the offices! I heard on the news something about an inch of snow, but I just can’t believe that would happen this early. Although - they did say we are supposed to have 11 inches of snow by Thanksgiving, so who knows! It’s the fourth week of Rocktober, and cold or not - it’s a great time to go out and see some local live entertainment.

Here are the bands playing in and around Toledo for Friday, October 24, 2008:

Exit Reality is playing at Mugsy’s Bar and Grill in Monroe, MI

Skoobie Snaks will be playing the Paws and Whiskers event

The Rayz will be playing classic and 80’s rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake

Venyx will be playing high energy dance, pop rock covers at Centre Stage on Alexis

Kyle White will be playing acoustic folk rock at Basin Street Grill

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

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

Reese Daily Band will be playing hard driving blues at Lucky’s Tavern in Findlay

Stonehouse will be playing indie rock at The Bronze Boar

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

Countyline will be playing country at Whitehouse / Waterville Moose

Turophile will play original rock at Jed’s Headliners

Josh Boyd will be playing blues at Copper Bar, Malinta, OH

Liberty Beach at Hot Rod Parker will be playing at Breakroom Lounge, Maumee

Go see live music tonight - support local musicians!

Title: Countyline
Location: Whitehouse / Waterville Moose
Description: country band, 6pm show
Start Date: 2008-10-31
End Date: 2008-11-01

Title: Countyline
Location: Whitehouse / Waterville Moose
Description: Country band
Start Date: 2008-10-24
End Date: 2008-10-25

Fall is definitely underway - I saw on the news today the first frost warning of the season. It may be time to break out your fall jackets, but that shouldn’t stop you from leaving the house to watch some live entertainment in Toledo tonight! There’s always great bands to see on Saturday nights, and the this third Sat of “Rocktober” is no exception.

Here’s who’s playing in Toledo for Saturday, October 18, 2008

Rock and Roll Outlaws are playing classic rock at Slow Ride Saloon

Rizzo is playing classic rock at Kate & Al’s Bar and Grill

Work Release Band is playing classic rock at Elks Lodge #147

Lifeline is playing at Player’s Pub in Adrian, MI

The Rayz are playing 80’s and classic rock at The Bronze Boar

Freakender is playing classic rock at Pub 51 in Northwood

56 Daze is playing at Clamdigger’s in Monroe

Hugh Rock is playing at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI

421 Band is playing classic rock and blues at The Buckeye Club

Catch 33 band is playing modern and classic rock at Club Soda

Kyle White is playing acoustic folk rock at Mickey Finns

Neon Black is playing 80’s, 90’s, and modern rock at Put In Bay Bar

The Menus are playing rock comedy at The Distillery

Bandera is playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II

Countyline is playing country at Whitehouse Waterville Moose

Josh Boyd is playing blues at The Blue Devil

Running with Scissors is playing 80’s and modern rock at Michigan Tavern

Pitch Red is playing alternative punk at Rick’s Music Cafe

Liberty Beach is playing the Cattle Baron’s Ball in Maumee

Dave Carpenter and the Jaegler’s are playing acoustic and classic rock at Firehouse 47

Otto’s Jacket will be playing 80’s rock, metal, and classic rock at Legends

Ten Inch Willy is playing classic rock at The Haven Lounge

Chris Shutters band will be playing original rock and blues at Club Bijou

Mas Fina will be playing 80’s and classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee

Oh - I almost forgot to mention my new band “Noisy Neighbors”! We’ll be playing at Rivalrys in Temperance, MI tonight at 930pm! If you are reading this and happen to come out to show, come up and introduce yourself to me and I’ll buy you a drink! Since I’ve just been in this band a few weeks, I’ll only be playing a few songs on stage tonight - so you will have plenty of time to come up and see me.

Go see a live band tonight and support local live entertainment and bands in the Toledo area!

Well it’s getting a little nipplier outside, and this is officially the third weekend in “Rocktober” in the glass city! There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events today, tomorrow, AND Sunday! Don’t miss the Black Swamp Blues Battle @ Mickey Finns on Sunday - visit BSBS.net for full schedule.

Here’s what’s going on in Toledo for Friday, October 17, 2008

The Nu-Tones will be playing classic rock and originals at The Village Idiot in Maumee.

Lifeline will be playing original rock at Player’s Pub in Adrian, MI

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

421 will be playing blues and classic rock at The Buckeye Club

Venyx will be playing high energy dance pop rock covers at The Distillery

Catch 33 will be playing modern rock covers at Club Soda

Kyle White will be playing acoustic folk rock at Highland Meadows Golf Club

Reese Daily Band will be playing hard rockin’ blues at The Downtowner in Findlay

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

427 Band will be playing classic rock covers at Main Street Bar and Grill in Sylvania

Countyline will be playing country at Waterville Whitehouse Moose

Gin Bunny will be playing classic rock, alternative, and modern rock at The Blarney

Turophile will be playing original rock at 237 Art Gallery (7pm show)

Josh Boyd will be playing at the Breakroom Lounge - blues all night!

Running with Scissors will be playing at the Michigan Tavern, 80’s and classic rock covers

Chris Shutters Band is playing at Club Bijou

Ten Inch Willy is at The Haven in Swanton

Bethany & the Bottom Line are at Avenue Bistro

Also - please don’t forget the Benefit for Toledo guitarist Mark Lein at Sit ‘N Bull Saloon in Tontogany, Ohio this Friday, October 17 at 9:30pm. Mark was known for his work in Toledo area bands Mental Floss, Excaliber, Axelbrice, Hot Licks, and more.

18018 Tontogany Creek Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-1305

Get out there and support local live entertainment today!

Title: Countyline
Location: Whitehouse Waterville Moose
Description: Country rock band
Start Date: 2008-10-17
End Date: 2008-10-18

If you didn’t get your fill last night - or if you didn’t get go out, tonight is a GREAT time to get out and see local live entertainment in the glass city. There are plenty of live acts and bands performing for the second Saturday in “Rocktober”! Here’s what’s going on for Saturday October 11, 2008:

The Redbones will be playing classic rock at Pub 51

Under the Covers will be playing 80’s and classic rock at The Buckeye Club

Whiskey Dunn will be playing classic rock at RPM’s in Ida

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at Willy Dee’s in Liberty Center

Noisy Neighbors will be playing high energy dance / rock / pop at the Toledo Sailing Club

Work Release Band will be playing classic rock at The Bar

Velvet Jones will be playing 80’s and modern rock at The Blarney

Alter Ego will be playing classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee

Hugh Rock will be playing 80’s and modern rock at Firehouse 47

Catch 33 will be playing classic and modern rock at Pub St. George

East River Drive will be playing R&B, dance, and soul at Legends, downtown Toledo

Stonehouse will be playing indie rock at Doc Watson’s

Ladymoon will be playing at The Village Idiot in Maumee

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

Buzz Anderson will be playing original rock at Rivalrys in Monroe, MI

Countyline will be playing at the Whitehouse Waterville Moose

MasFina will be playing 80’s and classic rock at the Michigan Tavern

Running with Scissors will be playing 80’s, 90’s, and modern rock at The Sky Box

Liberty Beach will be playing country and originals at Clamdiggers in Monroe, MI