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Hathersage Gala 2023
Read more: Hathersage Gala 2023We were delighted to be invited back to play at Hathersage Gala in the Saturday night headline spot. Having played this event the previous year I had a good handle on the layout of the site and was able to navigate my gear laden car through the crowds to the back of the marquee. I’d…
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A Wedding at The Hidden Hive
Read more: A Wedding at The Hidden HiveWhen it comes to a joyous celebration like a wedding, few things can rival the excitement and energy of a live band. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to perform at a wedding at The Hidden Hive in Swadlincote, and what a night it was! With two sets filled with an eclectic mix of timeless…
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Live Music for a Corporate Event
Read more: Live Music for a Corporate EventToast were asked to provide the live music for a corporate event in Leeds. Let me regale you with an epic tale of a 90s rock band’s unforgettable performance at the Valli Optician Annual Conference. It all went down at the Village Hotel in Leeds North, and ’twas a night to remember! The first set…
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A 21st Birthday Party
Read more: A 21st Birthday PartyWhen I was growing up my parent’s music was The Beatles, The Doors, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Slade, T-Rex and the Rolling Stones. I imagine that if you were looking for live music for a 21st birthday party in the 90s, the bands repertoire would consist of a significant number songs from the catalogues of these iconic artists of the 1960s and…
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Greystones Primary School Fundraiser
Read more: Greystones Primary School FundraiserWe had a great time at The Greystones pub last night playing the Greystones Primary School fundraiser. In all we’re told that the event raised over £800 for the school. We had most of the audience up and dancing by the end of the night. What a great way to raise money for a worthy…
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Yet Another 50th Birthday Bash
Read more: Yet Another 50th Birthday BashI received a call from Kristi back in August enquiring about booking the band for her husband’s 50th birthday bash in September. We arrived at a lovely large house in Scholes near Thorpe Hesley at around 6pm. I introduced myself to Kristi and surveyed our stage for this evenings performance. We were outside for this…
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Grenoside Beer Festival 2022
Read more: Grenoside Beer Festival 2022We love the Grenoside Beer Festival. It is one of the highlights of our year. When we started playing what was loosely known as The Yellow Jersey Beer Festival back in 2015, the event was essentially a big party at a farm. It has evolved over the years but has managed to retain that party spirit. The…
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Farm Fest IX at Lawns Farm
Read more: Farm Fest IX at Lawns FarmWe have had a really busy summer. It seems like nearly every weekend we’ve been booked to play a birthday party, a wedding reception or a garden party. Back in July we played the Hathersage Gala for the first time. Then there was the Glastonbury themed garden party, followed by a string of 50th birthday parties. Yes, we’ve been busy boys. It is…
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Another 50th Birthday Celebration
Read more: Another 50th Birthday CelebrationWe seem to have hit a seam of milestone birthday celebrations that require the services of a 90s cover band. This event saw Toast pop up at Hallowes Golf Club in Dronfield. I arrived at 6pm to find Nathan setting up his kit on a bijou stage in a high ceilinged function room. A balloon festooned “50th…
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A 50th Birthday Party
Read more: A 50th Birthday PartyThis was our first 50th birthday party booked in August. I arrived early at the Sitwell Arms in Renishaw and was directed to the upstairs function room by their helpful staff. I discovered an open fire escape at the back of the room which allowed me to more easily unload our gear. Even with this…
