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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Kyle White

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

Arnies

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

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

Tags: 56 Daze, Bandera, Buster Strange, Exit 17 Band, Frostbite, Hugh Rock, Lifeline, MasFina, Noisy Neighbors, Reese Daily Band, Rock N Roll Outlaws, Running With Scissors, The Bridges, The Ogres, The Rakeshakers, Under the Covers, Venyx

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

Tags: Bandera, Buster Strange, Exit 17 Band, Froghead, Hugh Rock, Kari Nichole, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Lifeline, MasFina, Measure of Time, Neon Black, Noisy Neighbors, Reese Daily Band, Running With Scissors, The Bridges, The Ogres, Under the Covers, Venyx

Title: Exit 17 Band
Location: North Cape Yacht Club
Description: classic rock cover band, 7pm show
Date: 2008-11-15

Tags: Exit 17 Band

Well fall is officially here and it’s getting a bit cooler, since there was so much rain this week and today seems like a really nice day - it’s a great time to go out and see a live band tonight and let loose a little! The kids have been back in school a while and fall is pretty much officially in swing. Here’s who you can catch playing out tonight -

Gin Bunny will be playing 80’s, classic, alternative, and new rock at The Blarney Irish Pub.

Insigificant Self will be at Miss Cues in Findlay (listen for the “beer” song).

Numatics will be at Ottawa Tavern playing 80’s and classic rock covers.

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

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

Exit 17 Band will be at Doolittle’s in Temperance, MI playing classic rock covers.

Bush League will be at the Michigan Tavern playing 80’s and modern rock covers.

Buster Strange will be at Rivalrys in Monroe playing classic rock covers.

Frostbite will be playing blues at Quimby’s in Lambertville, MI.

56 Daze will be at The Boathouse at Put in Bay playing classic and 80’s rock.

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

Venyx will be at The Distillery playing high energy pop / rock covers on Heatherdowns.

The Bridges will be playing 80’s and classic rock covers at Mulvaney’s Bunker.

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

Josh Boyd will be playing high energy blues at The Longhorn Saloon.

Rock and Roll Outlaws will be playing classic rock covers at Dave’s Hideaway in Findlay.

Extra Stout will be playing traditional Irish music at McCarthy’s Pub in Port Clinton.

Tags: 56 Daze, Bandera, Bush League, Buster Strange, East River Drive, Exit 17 Band, Extra Stout, Frostbite, Insignificant Self, Josh Boyd, Numatics, Rock & Roll Outlaws, The Bridges, Travelers, Under the Covers, Venyx

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

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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

Title: Exit 17 Band
Location: Doolittle\’s
Description: classic rock cover band, show in Temperance, MI
Date: 2008-09-19

Tags: Exit 17 Band

Title: Exit 17 Band
Location: Erie Orchards Festival
Description: classic rock cover band at Erie Orchards Festival, Erie, MI
Date: 2008-09-14

Tags: Exit 17 Band

Title: Exit 17 Band
Location: Rivalrys
Description: Classic rock cover band 8pm show
Date: 2008-09-13

Tags: Exit 17 Band