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Black Toads

"War and Money"

Musicians

  • Brian Malcheski: Guitar, Keyboard, Lead vocals
  • Rodrigo Diaz: Bass, Vocals
  • Sam Frankeberger: Drums, Percussion
  • Daniel French: Lead guitar, Synth, Vocals

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Genres: Bluegrass / Roots, Funk, Progressive, Rock

Sound description: A cross of genres reflecting Phish, Moe, Pink Floyd, Hot Buttered Rum, King Crimson, Ozeric Tentacles, Widespead Panic, Animal Liberation Orchestra, Tea Leaf Green, and many more.

RIYL: Progressive and psychedelic rock, funk, blugrassy rock, dancing.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/needeepband

History

The Black Toads have played many Santa Barbara venues countless times over the years, as well as many private parties. They also play the Santa Barbara Walk for Life Fundraiser every year.

Formed

2004, Santa Barbara, CA

Influences

Phish, Moe, Pink Floyd, Hot Buttered Rum, King Crimson, Ozeric Tentacles, Widespead Panic, Animal Liberation Orchestra, Tea Leaf Green

Current status

Recording songs in their studio, playing private gigs. Black Toads are also friends of the Santa Barbara Music Phreaks and are planning on playing Santa Barbara venues again soon. Their new website is under construction.

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