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!!

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

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

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!

Title: Running with Scissors
Location: The Sky Box
Description: 80’s and classic rock cover band
Start Date: 2008-11-07
End Date: 2008-11-08

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: Running with Scissors
Location: Michigan Tavern
Description: Halloween Bash!
Date: 2008-10-31

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!