I cannot tell you how deeply I have been touched by Toad over the years, and have been privileged to find a measure of sanctuary in their music. Heartfelt thanks to each band member, including Randy Guss… a gentle spirit who spent a generous amount of his time to speak with me and my wife years ago at Casino Rama, Orillia, Ontario. Blessings to you all.
Dulcinea is perhaps in my top ten of album releases and I go back to the late 1960's, so yeah, it's that good. It is on my desert island must have list right there with Dark Side of the Moon, among others. What always inspired me as a songwriter myself, is the effortless ability of Glenn Phillips to string a perfect melody over a song-scape created by only 5 musicians--And pull it off live beautifully. They created music that song to song you know exactly who is performing from the first bar.. which is a feat only the greatest ever achieve. There is effectively a "Toad" sound & feel that is like an old friend. And whenever you hear it, you crank it up, step on the gas and ride on in your own personal journey taking them with you. So, I also give props to I think the most underrated bassist in the game. The bass lines are insanely perfectly written and performed and mean so much to the final composition, not unlike, say, a Jimmy Page approach to creating the perfect bottom line. Yes, I am comparing Dean Dinning to none other than John Paul Jones and I think that is more than responsible. If you go back and watch the video of TTWS in 1988 the drummer Randy Guss is already displaying fantastic drumming skills and spot on, nearly perfect concepts for each song, treating each with dignity, restraint, dynamics and explosiveness when it the song is at it's sonic peak. I think he is legendary, like as important as Ringo was for his famous band of brothers. His approach to laying it down coupled with Dinning's insanely perfect basslines equals songs that we will be listening to and talking about for centuries, not just years...And I have to give it up for Todd Nichols ability to set the mood and weave very creative sonics to fuel and marry Glenn Phillips's performances into the major gravity shifting forces that they are. Harmonies are lush & rich and not there for just proof of talent, but there to enlarge the songs on a huge scale. And lastly, you got to love those slide lines played by Johnathan Kingham, talk about atmosphere, this guy's work is incredible and rides right on the smooth lanes that Nichols lays down. I guess you could say I am a fan. If you read this far you are one too.
I was born in 1977, came to musical life in 1991. Started playing guitar and jamming to Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and STP in 1993 and pulled from these bands when I wanted to be cool. But when I was alone in my bedroom jamming out solo, I was playing Toad. Uri geller spoons and the Nightingale song were my private jams. And when my HS girlfriend broke up with me in 1994, I listened to Something's Always Wrong 1000 times. These guys rule. But don't tell anyone I said that.
A vastly underrated band. These guys have some serious talent and their live performances seem so chill and enjoyable, like an evening with close friends.
i am from Uzbekistan (former Soviet Union republic). i heard you guys for the first time back in 1993 and fell in love with you right there and then! never stopped loving you. this conert brought me back good memories. Hopefully, will get to see live performance. One day))) Wish you good luck and contrats on touring
I got to see toad the Wet Sprocket back in 1989 when they opened for Let's Active in Ventura. Bread and Circus was out and I believe they were about to release Pale. After their set, we enjoyed the Let's Active show together. I immediately bought Bread and Circus on cassette. Still have it!!!
It's June 2024, I sent my sister the original video of "All I Want," she said the singer looks 16. 28:10 see this, and he still has that beautiful young face, with smile crinkles around his eyes. He still sounds great! I'm 68, she's 70. And we still love these guys.
I have a couple of their early albums which I go back and listen ANEW. And, after each listen, I'm like you, WOW these guys were really good, but with only a modicum of commercial success(but I don't think that matters to them). My local FM station actually played one of their songs recently, so there's at least a few more fans like us out there. Their stuff is complex, pretty with good songwriting and good musicians
Just discovered them via "Billions". They are superb! One of my new favorites. Luckily, they're playing at the Greek in LA soon. I look forward to hearing them!
I'm gonna look for them in Texas. One of my favorite places is at the festival at the switchyard in Carrollton Farmers Branch.. The BEST of the 90s! I'm gonna have ask my.. God I miss cousin.. Gonna have to ask for anything I want from my community that would appreciate this good music. The same community that took life away from me. Let's do this! I will make this happen. It is what is gonna be..
I’ve always wanted to say the ending to Come Back Down is chilling and beautiful. Glen is in his own world 😊❤️. It’s like you see him, not the songwriter.
ok here me out...I grew up in 90's and knew of Good Intentions and All I want. They were fun songs for radio and I liked them, but never thought about the band once then or since. Now, just weeks ago I rediscovered the band and I must say although I sorta hate their Band name, not into singer being barefoot all the time and think singer needs a beard or longer hair and I hate that Nightgale Song with a passion...all the other songs listed in this setlist I have had on repeat the last couple weeks...I can't believe they have so many good songs, well done. My current fav's are I will not take these things for granted, California Wasted and The Moment
Q: which one is Toad? My cousin told me that TOAD is an acronym for the first letters of their middle names: Tommy, Oscar, Adam and Danny. I'll bet you didn't know that.
I love what he says at 12:17. I live in Salt Lake but found myself in Dallas for work the same weekend as a fav band of mine. They were playing at a club in Deep Ellum and I, as a big ol' Deadhead, was so stoked to be in Deep Ellum (minus the blues). It reminded me of the time I was "halfway between Eerie and Pittsburgh," lyrics from a Phish song called Bittersweet Motel, te-hehe. Find joy in the little things, friends!
These guys had, like, what about over 10? Great, amazing tunes that were first class. And yet still others, like the worst songs in pop. That are so popular, it's just such a sad state of affairs.
Seriously well played gig! Poorly filmed or at least edited. Here are my tips for doing a bad job of filming: 1) Focus first on the one guy not in the band 2) Whenever there is a solo try to focus on the member least involved. It will help if you don't understand music or any level a live performance. You got this! 3) remember you are the artist, not the the band! 4) Tell your mom all about how well you did!
I would disagree on their live performances. Yes, they are a good band, with great songs, but their live performances, although polished and good, are too limp wristed to be great.
I cannot tell you how deeply I have been touched by Toad over the years, and have been privileged to find a measure of sanctuary in their music. Heartfelt thanks to each band member, including Randy Guss… a gentle spirit who spent a generous amount of his time to speak with me and my wife years ago at Casino Rama, Orillia, Ontario. Blessings to you all.
Dulcinea is perhaps in my top ten of album releases and I go back to the late 1960's, so yeah, it's that good. It is on my desert island must have list right there with Dark Side of the Moon, among others. What always inspired me as a songwriter myself, is the effortless ability of Glenn Phillips to string a perfect melody over a song-scape created by only 5 musicians--And pull it off live beautifully. They created music that song to song you know exactly who is performing from the first bar.. which is a feat only the greatest ever achieve. There is effectively a "Toad" sound & feel that is like an old friend. And whenever you hear it, you crank it up, step on the gas and ride on in your own personal journey taking them with you. So, I also give props to I think the most underrated bassist in the game. The bass lines are insanely perfectly written and performed and mean so much to the final composition, not unlike, say, a Jimmy Page approach to creating the perfect bottom line. Yes, I am comparing Dean Dinning to none other than John Paul Jones and I think that is more than responsible. If you go back and watch the video of TTWS in 1988 the drummer Randy Guss is already displaying fantastic drumming skills and spot on, nearly perfect concepts for each song, treating each with dignity, restraint, dynamics and explosiveness when it the song is at it's sonic peak. I think he is legendary, like as important as Ringo was for his famous band of brothers. His approach to laying it down coupled with Dinning's insanely perfect basslines equals songs that we will be listening to and talking about for centuries, not just years...And I have to give it up for Todd Nichols ability to set the mood and weave very creative sonics to fuel and marry Glenn Phillips's performances into the major gravity shifting forces that they are. Harmonies are lush & rich and not there for just proof of talent, but there to enlarge the songs on a huge scale. And lastly, you got to love those slide lines played by Johnathan Kingham, talk about atmosphere, this guy's work is incredible and rides right on the smooth lanes that Nichols lays down. I guess you could say I am a fan. If you read this far you are one too.
I was born in 1977, came to musical life in 1991. Started playing guitar and jamming to Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and STP in 1993 and pulled from these bands when I wanted to be cool. But when I was alone in my bedroom jamming out solo, I was playing Toad. Uri geller spoons and the Nightingale song were my private jams. And when my HS girlfriend broke up with me in 1994, I listened to Something's Always Wrong 1000 times. These guys rule. But don't tell anyone I said that.
Something is always wrong is about the Jewish enslavement of humanity FYI
A vastly underrated band. These guys have some serious talent and their live performances seem so chill and enjoyable, like an evening with close friends.
I'm sure their amazing talent loves your comment.
Truth!!! Hits on hits on hits. Gotta see them live
i am from Uzbekistan (former Soviet Union republic). i heard you guys for the first time back in 1993 and fell in love with you right there and then! never stopped loving you. this conert brought me back good memories. Hopefully, will get to see live performance. One day))) Wish you good luck and contrats on touring
I've seen Toad live twice and was lucky enough to meet the band both times. Always a great show.
I got to see toad the Wet Sprocket back in 1989 when they opened for Let's Active in Ventura. Bread and Circus was out and I believe they were about to release Pale. After their set, we enjoyed the Let's Active show together. I immediately bought Bread and Circus on cassette. Still have it!!!
Was with you then, am with you now 8/2024
Very sad … need your inspirational spirit
Thank you
Love you TTWS its infinity and forever music with the best band in the world!❤❤❤❤ may all who listen to you know you
It's June 2024, I sent my sister the original video of "All I Want," she said the singer looks 16. 28:10 see this, and he still has that beautiful young face, with smile crinkles around his eyes. He still sounds great! I'm 68, she's 70. And we still love these guys.
First class talent and song writing
Tripping to see this performed 10 years ago- and I’ve been a fan for 30 years!!
Thanks for sharing, amazing band...long live TTWS! 💪🏻
The original line up. Fantastic show thanks for sharing .
24:39 "Whatever I Fear"🎶
28:10 "All I Want"🎶
Beautiful set list, performance, and stage lights. Everything is beautiful 😊❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶. Thank you Toad . Wish we could go back in time 😊
Fantastic concert. Thanks guys...
A most beautiful classic 😊Like the cool side of the pillow 😊❤️🌈☀️🌳🌊🌎🎶🎶🎶
Been a favorite of mine since the early days
Great music, great band. So glad they got back together and touring again.
How to tell a great Band and Song: Does it give you cold chills.
excelente concierto!
saw them last night in Ojai CA
I have a couple of their early albums which I go back and listen ANEW. And, after each listen, I'm like you, WOW these guys were really good, but with only a modicum of commercial success(but I don't think that matters to them). My local FM station actually played one of their songs recently, so there's at least a few more fans like us out there. Their stuff is complex, pretty with good songwriting and good musicians
Ahhh. Come back down and the mandolin ❤️
Something's Always Wrong...so right!
Just discovered them via "Billions". They are superb! One of my new favorites. Luckily, they're playing at the Greek in LA soon. I look forward to hearing them!
I'm gonna look for them in Texas. One of my favorite places is at the festival at the switchyard in Carrollton Farmers Branch.. The BEST of the 90s! I'm gonna have ask my.. God I miss cousin.. Gonna have to ask for anything I want from my community that would appreciate this good music. The same community that took life away from me. Let's do this! I will make this happen. It is what is gonna be..
Love you guys!! Greets and best wishes from Argentina
i’ve always liked them their ps album is great
I’ve always wanted to say the ending to Come Back Down is chilling and beautiful. Glen is in his own world 😊❤️. It’s like you see him, not the songwriter.
@cara where you at today is 10 year anniversary!
@@radialmonster Thank you for the reminder. Now I’m here 😊😁❤️
Love you Glen ❤
I wish I could see Toad or Glen Phillips at the House of Blues 😊❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶
best long lasting band ever.. creative.. while also able to be converted to elevator music easily
Wow, I suddenly feel really old...
Saw them in Nashville in the early 90's . The Gin Blossoms opened for them. So good...
Amen! You know what your singing about! God is with you my friend!! Keep it up 🙂
Love Dean’s StarTrek shirt 😁
ok here me out...I grew up in 90's and knew of Good Intentions and All I want. They were fun songs for radio and I liked them, but never thought about the band once then or since. Now, just weeks ago I rediscovered the band and I must say although I sorta hate their Band name, not into singer being barefoot all the time and think singer needs a beard or longer hair and I hate that Nightgale Song with a passion...all the other songs listed in this setlist I have had on repeat the last couple weeks...I can't believe they have so many good songs, well done. My current fav's are I will not take these things for granted, California Wasted and The Moment
lol. beard or longer hair. lol everything else you said.
Today is the 10 year anniversary of this recording.
Happy Anniversary! I'm glad you remembered.
I’m back 😊❤️🌹🎶🎶🎶🎶Happy Anniversary !
Happy Anniversary! Enjoy again!! aha
great band!
crazy top 5 just saying
I’ll bet on you ❤️🎼🎶❤️🎼🎶❤️🎼🎶
8 years ago today ❤️
Q: which one is Toad?
My cousin told me that TOAD is an acronym for the first letters of their middle names: Tommy, Oscar, Adam and Danny. I'll bet you didn't know that.
Uff is so cool
I love what he says at 12:17. I live in Salt Lake but found myself in Dallas for work the same weekend as a fav band of mine. They were playing at a club in Deep Ellum and I, as a big ol' Deadhead, was so stoked to be in Deep Ellum (minus the blues). It reminded me of the time I was "halfway between Eerie and Pittsburgh," lyrics from a Phish song called Bittersweet Motel, te-hehe. Find joy in the little things, friends!
Great sounding mix,well done
nostalgic
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
Glen Phillips is so hilarious and handsome 😂😂😂
Cash Brown does your brother Darrin work for the CHICKASAW NATION?
I’m back 😊❤️👍
I’m back again 😊❤️🎶🎼❤️🎶🎼
I'm glad you enjoy it!
28:12 All I Want
I love you too baby boy 😘💖😘 BRIAN RAY SWEET PEA and JAGGERY RAYMONDVILLE I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL
No oceans?
1:05:30
Is it just me or does the bassist look like he could be Steve Bannon's son?
I've been sayin' Ron White's (comedian) brother.
@12:38 sponsored by Miller Lite. Less filling, taste great
What brand is the P90 guitar Glen plays during this performance?
It’s an Eggl
28:21
These guys had, like, what about over 10? Great, amazing tunes that were first class. And yet still others, like the worst songs in pop. That are so popular, it's just such a sad state of affairs.
Did someone forget to turn the amplifiers and mikes on?
Seriously well played gig!
Poorly filmed or at least edited.
Here are my tips for doing a bad job of filming:
1) Focus first on the one guy not in the band
2) Whenever there is a solo try to focus on the member least involved. It will help if you don't understand music or any level a live performance. You got this!
3) remember you are the artist, not the the band!
4) Tell your mom all about how well you did!
the drummer looks like he is about to fall asleep
Regret is overrated believe me I can move around
I would disagree on their live performances. Yes, they are a good band, with great songs, but their live performances, although polished and good, are too limp wristed to be great.
Get rid of slide guitar
I don't hate it but it is way too hot in the mix.
Randy Guss was fantastic on drums. Their new drummer just isn't that great. No comparison whatsoever.
That guy is the original drummer who played on the albums. He gave me his drum sticks when I worked on the video for “Hold her down”