The TLA on South Street in Philadelphia was just rocked by the Toadies 20th anniversary of the Rubberneck album. The show was a great example of how Vaden Todd Lewis and his crew can still bring the energy expected from a post-grunge band formed in the 90’s.
The crowd was understandably older than what you would expect to see at a rock show, but their excitement to see The Toadies former debut album played live was apparent. For most of the people that attended the show the Toadies are known as a band that put out a major single during their college years; but this didn’t stop these 40-something year old fans from forming a pit and slugging it out to songs such as Backslider, I Come From The Water, and Possum Kingdom.
The Toadies performed songs off the featured album, Hell Below/Stars Above, and No Deliverance. They also did a cover by Blondie and showcased a few tracks never before released from their early years. The show delivered everything expected from a Toadies concert and the performance seemed to be enjoyed by everyone who attended. The only disappointment was the absence of Plane Crash, otherwise the set list was perfect.
Set List:
- Mexican Hairless
- Mr. Love
- Backslider
- Possum Kingdom
- Quitter
- Away
- I Come From The Water
- Tyler
- Happyface
- Velvet
- I Burn
- Dollskin
- Push the Hand
- I Am a Man of Stone
- Song I Hate
- Little Sin
- Summer of the Strange
- No Deliverance
- Heart of Glass (cover)
- Rattlers Revival
- Got a Heart
- Sweetness
- Stop It
To check when The Toadies will be coming to a city near you, click the following link to see show dates and locations on the band’s website:
The Toadies 2014 Tour Schedule
Honorable Mention: Guitar Pick From Vaden Todd Lewis
Some lucky fans might even walk away with Toadies memorabilia that came directly from the hands of the band members.