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

Man, it’s been colder than a witches tit in the middle of the North Pole this past week hasn’t it? Now that it’s the end of the week, that could only mean one thing - it’s time to rock out!! Hell yea, get out there and see some live local entertainment, brave the cold and have a few brews with your friend and family and beat the early onset of cabin fever!

Here’s local Toledo bands playing Friday, Dec 5, 2008:

Liberty Beach will light up Peterburg, MI at Joe’s Walnut with their brand of country

Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers will rock the Bronze Boar, downtown Toledo

Turophile will “melt faces off” at Mickey Finns tonight

The MacPods will bring some indie rock to The Village Idiot

Ten Inch Willy will play classic rock at The Haven in Swanton, OH on Airport Hwy

Suburban Legend will be at Fat Fish Blue in Levis Commons, Perrysburg

Chris Shutters Band will play Mulvaney’s Bunker and shake the rafters with his Stratocaster

MASFiNA rocks Legends for the first time with their brand of dance rock - will the stage survive?

Don and Rachel Coats will be at Tres Amigos Cantina in Lambertville with acoutic rock

Frostbite will be at Manhattan’s bluesing it up in downtown Toledo on Adams St.

Neon Black will bring hair metal back to The Distillery tonight

Exit Reality will be at The Longbranch Saloon in Carleton, MI with classic rock

Haywire will bring some country rock to Main Street Bar (formerly Sodbusters) in Sylvania

Bandera will rock all of N. Detroit Ave with country at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II

Gregg Aranda will play acoustic at Ottawa Tavern

Hugh Rock will give you 80’s and classic rock both hard and fast at Firehouse 47, Ottawa Lake, MI

Venyx will bring dance rock to Nino’s in Findlay, OH

The Bridges will rock Club Soda all night long, Monroe and Secor

Catch 33 will bring some classic and modern rock to The Sky Box on Laskey

Kyle White will play acoustic at Highland Meadows Golf Course, 8pm

There’s something for everyone tonight no matter what kind of music you like - get out there are see a band!

Tags: Bandera, Catch 33, Chris Shutters Band, Dave Carpenter & Jaeglers, Don and Rachel Coats, Exit Reality, Frostbite, Gregg Aranda, Haywire, Hugh Rock, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, MacPodz, MasFina, Neon Black, Suburban Legend, Ten Inch Willy, The Bridges, Turophile, Venyx

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

It’s Saturday night, do you know where your Toledo bands are? On such a drizzly cold and dreary day - you need to get in the car, and visit your local drinking establishment to watch some live entertainment. Here’s who’s playing Toledo area bars for Saturday, November 8th, 2008.

Smoke Theory will be playing original rock at Centre Stage on Alexis at 8pm

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

Measure of Time will be playing at Jo Jo’s in Woodville 8:30pm

Stonehouse will play indie rock at Doc Watson’s

Running with Scissors will be playing at The Sky Box on Laskey

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

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

Whiskey Dunn will play classic rock at Dino’s Dugout in Milan

Exit Reality will be at Longbranch Saloon in Carleton, MI

Bethany & the Bottom Line will be at The Blue Devil

Rizzo will play classic rock at Redneck Willy’s in Weston, OH

Loose Cannons will be at the Upper Sandusky Moose

Freakender will be playing classic rock at Legends, downtown Toledo

56 Daze will be playing at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake MI

Kyle White will play acoustic folk rock at Basin Street Grill

East River Drive will be playing dance, soul, R&B, and Motown at Club Soda

The Bridges will play 80’s and classic rock at The Distillery

Mad Hatter will be playing classic rock at Montpelier Eagles

Froghead will be playing classic rock at The Anchor Inn in Point Place

Liberty Beach will be at Joe’s Walnut playing country in Petersburg, MI

Gin Bunny will be playing alternative, modern, and classic rock at the Bronze Boar

Tags: 56 Daze, Bandera, Bethany & Bottom Line, East River Drive, Exit Reality, Freakender, Froghead, Gin Bunny, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Loose Cannons, Mad Hatter, Mas Fina, MasFina, Measure of Time, Rizzo, Running With Scissors, Smoke Theory, Stonehouse, The Bridges, Under the Covers, Whiskey Dunn

It may look a little gloomy outside, but that just makes it a better day to go out and see local, live entertainment in Toledo! This is the busiest time of year for both bands and bars, because when it gets cold people love to go out (because you can’t do much outside). There’s a lot going on tonight, go check out someone you haven’t seen before!

Toledo Bands playing in Toledo Bars for Friday, November 7th, 2008:

Kari Nichole will be playing acoustic folk rock at McCarthy’s in Port Clinton

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

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

Running with Scissors will be playing 80’s and classic rock at The Skybox on Laskey

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

All4It will be playing classic rock at Basin Street Grill

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

Exit Reality will be playing at Longbranch Saloon in Carleton, MI

Stohl-N will be playing original at at The Omni (formerly Gatorz)

56 Daze will be playing 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake, MI

Kyle White will play acoustic folk rock at Highland Meadows Golf Club

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

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

Dave Carpenter & the Jaeglers will be playing acoustic rock at The Bronze Boar

Froghead will be playing classic rock at Anchor Inn over in Point Place

Liberty Beach will be playing country rock at Joe’s Walnut with Hot Rod Parker in Petersburg, MI

Get out there and support local music tonight!

Tags: 421 Band, 56 Daze, All4It, Bandera, Dave Carpenter & Jaeglers, East River Drive, Exit Reality, Froghead, Kari Nichole, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Mas Fina, MasFina, Running With Scissors, Stohl-N, The Bridges, Under the Covers

Title: Exit Reality
Location: Longbranch Saloon
Description: rock cover band, Carleton MI show
Start Date: 2008-11-07
End Date: 2008-11-08

Tags: Exit Reality

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!

Tags: Bandera, Boffo, Countyline, East River Drive, Exit Reality, Josh Boyd, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Reese Daily Band, Skoobie Snaks, Stonehouse, The Rayz, Turophile, Venyx

Title: Exit Reality
Location: Mugsy’s Bar and Grill
Description: Classic rock cover band
Date: 2008-10-24

Tags: Exit Reality

Title: Exit Reality
Location: Monroe Special Olympics Festival
Description: classic rock cover band, special olympics show at noon
Date: 2008-09-28

Tags: Exit Reality

Title: Exit Reality
Location: Mugsy’s Bar and Grill
Description: Classic rock cover band - Monroe, MI show
Date: 2008-09-26

Tags: Exit Reality