TOADIES ANNOUNCE :
20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW AT POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE
NEW TOADIES ALBUM THIS AUGUST
TOADIES TO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA
Main Entry: Dia De Los Toadies.
(noun) : A historic concert taking place Labor Day Weekend featuring the Toadies performing for the first time at Possum Kingdom Lake, the inspiration behind their hit single, "Possum Kingdom.
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The single "Possum Kingdom" from 1994’s debut Toadies album Rubberneck catapulted the band to platinum selling success. Of the song drummer Mark Reznicek says, "I always thought it would be a good song to hear on the radio from the first time I heard it, but who could have predicted the longevity it would have? Nobody, that's who!" Preferring not to elaborate on most of his songs specifics meanings, Lewis says "With the song, ‘Possum Kingdom’ I really just tried to capture the beauty and eeriness of the lake after dark. It really is something.
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Singer Vaden Todd Lewis explains, "We got the idea to do an annual event at a remote location…..something with a different vibe than the usual club or street festival. And although I don’t think we look a day over 15, this year marks the 20th anniversary for the band. Possum Kingdom seemed like the perfect place for both.
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That’s not all the Toadies have to celebrate. Toadies will release their first new album in over 7 years this summer.
Toadies new cd, No Deliverance is scheduled to be in stores on August 19, 2008
Toadies have also announced today that they will be performing at this years Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago.
Dia De Los Toadies takes place on August 31, 2008 at Possum Hollow Camp. Gates open at 2 pm. Tejas Brothers, Backsliders, Dove Hunter and Lions are also on the bill.
Tickets are on sale now from FrontGateTickets. com .
Complete event information is available at
www. DiaDeLosToadies. com Dia De Los Toadies is presented by 102.1 the Edge in Dallas, 106.3 The Buzz in Wichita Falls and Rock 108 in Abilene.
TOADIES TOUR DATES
06/20 - San Antonio, TX - Sunset Station
06/21 - Fort Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
– SOLD OUT
06/24 - Atlanta, GA- Masquerade
06/25 - Washington DC - Black Cat
06/26 - New York, NY- Bowery Ballroom
– SOLD OUT
06/27 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Underground - SOLD OUT
06/28 - Philadelphia, PA- Trocadero
07/05
– Biloxi, MS – CPR Fest
7/29 - Tulsa,OK - Cain's Ballroom
7/30 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant
7/31 - Madison, WI - The Annex
08/02
– Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08/31
– Graham, TX – Dia De Los Toadies at Possum Hollow Camp
