Now that the Xmas holiday is over the year is winding down and it’s time to get out and let loose a little. Brave the cold and go out and see some local live entertainment tonight!

Here are local Toledo bands playing Toledo Bars on Fri, Dec 26:

Liberty Beach is playing at Sports Venue in Sylvania with Hot Rod Parker

Gin Bunny will play alternative and classic rock at The Bronze Boar downtown

Michael Glablicki from Rusted Root will be at The Village Idiot in Maumee

Freakender will play classic rock at Fat Fish Blue in Levis Commons

Empire Drift will be at Claddaugh Irish Pub in Westfield

Kari Nichole will play acoustic at Ottawa Tavern on Adams downtown

Goiterjelly will be at Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green

Noisy Neighbors will be at Mulvaney’s Bunker playing dance rock and pop

Loose Cannons will be playing classic rock at Amvets 13 in Napoleon

Hugh Rock is playing at Main Street Bar in Sylvania

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

421 Band will play blues and classic rock at Nino’s in Findlay

East River Drive will play dance, R&B, and motown at Club Soda

MASFiNA will play 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47

Tags: 421 Band, Bandera, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Freakender, Gin Bunny, Goiterjelly, Hugh Rock, Kari Nichole, Liberty Beach, Loose Cannons, MasFina, Noisy Neighbors

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!

Tags: Andrew Ellis & Setting Sons, Bandera, Buster Strange, Chris Shutters, Dave Carpenter, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Gin Bunny, Haywire, IonU, Kyle White, Lawn Gnomes, MASFiNA Mas Fina, Nadir, Noisy Neighbors, Punching Buddha, The Briges, Trailer Park Ninja's, Under the Covers, Venyx, Watermelon Men, Whiskey Dunn

Saturday is the greatest day of the week to see a live band! If you were tired from working all week - now you’ve got some rest, and you don’t have to go to work tomorrow (hopefully)! There is always more going on around town for a Saturday night than any other - and today is no exception! Make your plans early with family and friends, there’s simply a ton of live, local entertainment to choose from in the glass city.

Here’s the bands and live acts playing Toledo bars for Saturday, December 6th, 2008:

Bethany & the Bottom Line will be playing acoustic at The Dog House on Laskey

Liberty Beach will melt down what’s left of Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI with some LIVE country!

Tinfoil will bring some indie rock to Woodchuck’s - downtown across from Erie Street Market

Whiskey Dunn will bring some classic rock to RPM’s in Ida, MI

Ten Inch Willy will blow out Haven Lounge with classic rock in Swanton on Airport

The Rayz will bring their 80’s and 90’s rock to Michigan Tavern in Temperance

Studebaker John & the Hawks will rock blues styles at BLUEStage in Napoleon (7pm)

Frostbite will bring some blues to Fat Fish Blue in Levis Commons, Perrysburg

Freakender will play classic rock at Legends, downtown Toledo

Empire Drift will bring both covers and original rock to Andy’s Bar & Grill in Perrysburg

Chris Shutters will show you who’s master of the Stratocaster at Mulvaney’s Bunker on Dorr St

Stonehouse will bring indie rock to Kirwin Art Company in Elmore, OH

MASFiNA will melt the beach at The Big Digger (Clamdigger’s), Monroe, MI

Don and Rachel Coats will bring their brand of acoustic to Dorr St Cafe

Extra Stout will bring some traditional Irish cheer to DeSimones

Exit Reality will play a second night of classic rock at Longbranch Saloon in Carleton, MI

Boogie Stu will play classic rock at Jeff’s Bar and Grill in Tontogany, OH

Rock N Roll Outlaws will be at N. Baltimore Eagles with classic rock

Rizzo will bring some classic rock to Sit N Bull Saloon, Tontogany, OH

Noisy Neighbors will blow out Ottawa Tavern with high energy dance rock

Work Release Band will riot at The Bar in Montpelier, OH with classic rock

Loose Cannons will perform classic rock at Gridiron in Forest, OH

Haywire will play country rock at Main Street Bar (formerly Sodbusters) in Sylvania, OH

Bandera will be at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II playing all the country you can handle

Hugh Rock will get down and dirty at Firehouse 47 all night long

The Bridges will rock Club Soda with 80’s and classic rock

Kyle White will play at South End Grill acoustic rock, 6pm show

Go out and support local music tonight!

Tags: Bandera, Bethany & Bottom Line, Boogie Stu, Chris Shutters Band, Don & Rachel Coats, Empire Drift, Exit Reality, Extra Stout, Freakender, Frostbite, Haywire, Hugh Rock, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Loose Cannons, Mas Fina, MasFina, Noisy Neighbors, Rizzo, Rock N Roll Outlaws, Stonehouse, Studebaker John & the Hawks, Ten Inch Willy, The Bridges, The Rayz, Tinfoil, Whiskey Dunn, Work Release Band

Empire Drift

The Toledo Band video of the week is from Empire Drift, winners of the Toledo 2008 Blade Battle of the Bands Co-Winners! They were also winners of the 2008 Regional Superstar Competition! The video compilation shows how tight and diverse this band is, and if you visit their MySpace profile they’ll even send you their CD for FREE! They also play this weekend in Perrysburg, view our Toledo Music Calendar to find out when and where.

Tags: Empire Drift

Title: Empire Drift
Location: Andy’s Bar & Grill
Description: Original rock / pop show - Perrysburg, OH
Date: 2008-12-06

Tags: Empire Drift

Welcome to the Toledo Music Guide: Day Before Thanksgiving 2008!

Well, the biggest bar night of the entire year is almost upon us - where will you be when the day turns to night on Wednesday, Sept 26, 2008? No matter what bar, pub, or club you go to - it will be packed the night before Thanksgiving. Must be something about spending the following day with your relatives that makes everybody want to drink! There are tons of places you can go to see a live band, dance, and drink the night away all over Toledo, Ohio, Southeastern Michigan, and the surrounding areas.

Here’s a list of all the bands we know of playing Wed, Sept 26th:

56 Daze

56 Daze will be performing 80’s, classic rock, and dance music at Clamdiggers in Monroe, MI, show starts at 8pm!! Be prepared to DANCE and ask Tony to play some Journey for you!

Clamdigger (Clamdiggers, The Big Digger)

1540 E Elm Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 243-2800
Get directions

Hugh Rock

Hugh Rock will play 80’s and classic rock at Main Street Bar in Sylvania, OH. The party gets started about 9:00pm, and if you flash Jim something while he’s on stage - he’s liable to play anything for you.

Main Street Bar and Grill (formerly Sodbusters)

5758 Main St # 6
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 885-3351
Get directions

Chris Shutters Band

Chris Shutters Band will bring blues, classic rock, and more to The Bronze Boar in downtown Toledo, OH. The show starts at at 10pm…if he doesn’t play the best Clapton you’ve ever heard - he’ll buy you a drink.

The Bronze Boar

20 S Huron St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 244-2627
Get directions

Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors will play 80’s and 90’s rock at The Blue Devil on Laskey. Grizz and the boys take the stage at 10pm - and they take no prisoners! Visit their MySpace profile!

Blue Devil

938 W. Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
419 720-4320
Get directions

MASFiNA

MASFiNA will rock the Skybox on Laskey with 80’s and classic rock. The party gets started at 10pm, be sure to stay long enough to hear “Let’s Go All The Way” or “Baby Got Back”! View their Band profile page, or MySpace Profile!

The Skybox

2148 W Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 724-2699
Get directions

Empire Drift

Empire Drift will play the Big Brothers Big Sisters Homecoming Benefit at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo. Visit their MySpace profile here. Show starts at 9:30pm.

The Ottawa Tavern (myspace.com/otavern)

1815 Adams St
Toledo, OH 43624

(419) 725-LIVE
Get directions

Neon Black

Neon Black will bring their brand of 80’s and 90’s rock to Mr. Ed’s Mainland in Put in Bay, OH - visit their MySpace profile here! The party starts at 8pm.

Mr. Ed’s Bar & Grill
300 Delaware Ave.
Put in Bay, OH 43456
(419)285-5042 (phone)

Whiskey Dunn

Whiskey Dunn will play classic rock at Thirsty’s in Dundee, MI. The band starts rockin’ about 9:30pm.

Thirsty’s Pub & Grub

14225 S Custer Rd
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-2200
Get directions

Exit Reality

Exit Reality will be at Mugsy’s in Monroe, MI with their rock show…

Mugsy’s Bar and Grill

15425 S Dixie Hwy
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-2330
Get directions

Marshall Law

Marshall Law will be at the North Baltimore Eagles with classic rock.

N. Baltimore Eagles

140 N Main St
North Baltimore, OH 45872
(419) 257-2455
Get directions

Rizzo

Rizzo will play classic rock at the Slow Ride Saloon in Luckey, OH. The party starts at 8:30pm.

Slow Ride Saloon
229 South Main Street
Luckey, OH 43443

Exit 17 Band

Exit 17 Band will bring their rock party to Doolittle’s in Temperance, MI. The band starts at 8pm.

AJ Doolittle’s

8525 Secor
Lambertville, MI 48144
734-856-3838

Skoobie Snaks

Skoobie Snaks will be playing at Main Street Stables behind Hathaway House in Blissfield, MI. The band starts rockin’ at 7pm.

Main Street Stables
116 N Main St
Blissfield, MI 49228
(517) 486-2144
Get directions

Alter Ego

Alter Ego will play classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee, OH. The party starts at 9:30pm.

The Breakroom Lounge

720 Illinois Ave # A
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-5155
Get directions

Kyle White

Kyle White will play at Arnies. Kyle plays at 10pm.

Arnies

3332 W Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 720-2496
Get directions

East River Drive

East River Drive will bring their dance, rock, and soul show to Club Soda - show starts at 10pm!

Club Soda

3922 Secor Rd
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 473-0662
Get directions

The Bridges

The Bridges will be playing their 80’s and classic rock all night at The Distillery…and it all gets started at 10pm!

The Distillery

4311 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 382-1444
Get directions

Did we Miss Your Band?

It wasn’t on purpose…we just didn’t know about you. First, comment below and add your show to this page. Second, fill out our contact form and let us know who you are and where you’ll be playing so we can add all your future dates to the calendar. Thanks!!

Tags: 56 Daze, Alter Ego, Chris Shutters Band, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Exit 17 Band, Exit Reality, Hugh Rock, Kyle White, Marshall Law, MasFina, Neon Black, Rizzo, Running With Scissors, Skoobie Snaks, The Bridges, Whiskey Dunn

Toledo Band Empire Drift will be playing the Homecoming Benefit at Ottawa Tavern on Wed, Nov 26, 2008. Cost is $5 at the door and all proceeds benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio.

Visit the Empire Drift MySpace Profile
Visit the Ottawa Tavern web site

Directions to Ottawa Tavern:

1817 Adams St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 725-5483
Get directions

Tags: Empire Drift

Fall is just about here, and you know what that means!! Time to get out to the bar and see Toledo Bands because it’s too cold at night to party outside! There’s all kinds of live entertainment in the glass city for a Saturday night - here’s what’s going on Saturday, Sept 13th, 2008:

Freakender is playing classic rock at Main Street Bar in Sylvania.

Streetwize will be playing classic rock at Travelers Club House on Dorr St.

Childzplay will be at Napoleon Harley Davidson playing classic rock.

East River Drive will be playing pop and dance tunes all night at Centre Stage on Alexis (formerly Nashvilles).

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

Bandera will be playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II.

The Work Release Band will be at the Skyway Lounge in Put in Bay.

The Bridges will be at Six Pack Bar and Grill (Angola and Reynolds, NOT the one downtown).

56 Daze is playing 80’s and classic rock at St. Alfred’s Fall Festival in Taylor, MI.

Empire Drift is playing indie rock at Mulvaney’s Bunker.

Kyle White is playing at The Toledo Club.

Whiskey Dunn is playing classic and southern rock at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI.

Loose Cannons is playing classic rock at The Warehouse in Bellefontaine, OH.

Buster Strange is playing classic rock at Stoolpigeons in Taylor.

Rizzo is playing classic rock at Dave’s Hideaway in Findlay.

Bethany & the Bottom Line are playing classic rock at The Breakroom Lounge in Maumee.

Extra Stout is playing traditional Irish music at the Toledo Irish American Club Festival!

The Redbones are playing classic rock at Woodchuck’s in downtown Toledo!

IonU band will be playing classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI!

Did we miss your band? Please Contact Us

The Toledo Bands page has all the bands we know of in and around the Toledo area

The Toledo Bars page has the location and directions for most bars listed on our calendar

Tags: 56 Daze, Bandera, Bethan & Bottom Line, Buster Strange, Childzplay, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Exit 17 Band, Extra Stout, Eye on You band, Freakender, IonU, Kyle White, Loose Cannons, Rizzo, Streetwize, The Bridges, The Redbones, Whiskey Dunn, Work Release Band

Time to go out and support your local live entertainment! Go see a Toledo Band or artist LIVE at a local venue tonight - there are lots of talented people working hard to give you a good time! Here’s what’s going on in and around the Toledo area on Friday - Sept 12, 2008!

Freakender is at Main Street Bar playing classic rock!

East River Drive will by playing R&B, Pop, Motown, and Dance music at Centre Stage on Alexis!

Bandera will be a Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II playing country rock!

The Bridges will be at Six Pack Bar & Grill (Angola & Reynolds - NOT the one downtown)!

Frostbite will be at The Bitter End in Curtis, OH playing blues!

Empire Drift will be playing indie rock at Mulvaney’s Bunker!

Kyle White will be at Basin Street Grill!

Whiskey Dunn will be playing classic rock at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee!

Greg Hayes and Manic Episode will be at Club Midtown!

Don and Rachel Coats will be at Tres Amigos Cantina in Lamberville!

Loose Cannons will be at the Bellfontained Moose!

Bethany & the Bottom Line will be at the Breakroom Lounge!

Extra Stout will be at the Toledo Irish American Club Festival!

IonU band will be playing classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI!

Did we miss your band? Please Contact Us

The Toledo Bands page has all the bands we know of in and around the Toledo area

The Toledo Bars page has the location and directions for most bars listed on our calendar

Tags: Bandera, Bethany & Bottom Line, Don & Rachel Coats, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Extra Stout, Eye on You band, Freakender, Frostbite, Greg Hayes Manic Episode, IonU, Kyle White, Loose Cannons, The Bridges, Whiskey Dunn