Toad Cambridge
Thank you for your support through the years. 🐸❤️ Intimate and inviting, Toad boasts a huge range of local rockers, in addition to our legendary bartenders.
As the Boston Globe says, “ Toad is a find in every sense of the word. From the nightly no-cover music (which has attracted a cult following) to the neighborly vibe, to the dozen or so microbrews on tap, it’s a one-of-a-kind bar and music club with a one-of-every-kind crowd.” Toad is located at 1912 Mass. Ave., right next door to Christopher’s – a perfect spot for a meal before the music or a late night bite! Toad is a 21+ club.
12/18/2023
Hey Folks!
Just a reminder that the only safe place to get your TOAD merchandise is from our friends at QRST’s while we’re at it our mech would make the perfect gift for the TOADIE on your list….😉🐸🎅
10/06/2023
Ahem… is this thing still on?…
Hey Folks! We just set up a merch store with our friends at QRST’s. They’ll be printing up the classic TOAD logo as well as the 20th and 30th anniversary logos and coffee mugs! We miss you and thank you again for your support through all the years! ❤️🐸
09/16/2023
As most of you know, the last night at TOAD is tonight Saturday, Sept 16th. We could never have made it for 30 years without our treasured bartenders, door folks, the truly amazing Billy Beard, who booked the room for 27 years, and Matt Murphy who valiantly got us back up and running for the past two years. To the musicians who have brought the magic to this room every night for 30 years, and to our many devoted fans, you made TOAD what it was. From all of us, the warmest and most heartfelt thanks for joining us on this journey. It has been a wild and incredibly wonderful ride. Join us for tonight the last waltz! Doors at 5, music starts at 6…Melvern Taylor, Organ in Orbit, The White Owls, Abbie Barrett, Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies Todd Thibaud, The Blue Ribbons and The Baker Thomas Band… see you soon…🐸
09/15/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Our friends Spotted Tiger join us for one more dance. A blend of roots, rock reggae and Americana commences at 9 o’clock. Refreshments shall be served starting at 5… see you soon. 🐸
09/14/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Truevines take to the stage at 9 o’clock, rock and roll the way it’s meant to be. Our bartenders have all been Thirsty Thursday protocols. 5 o’clock onward they’ll show you what they got… see you soon…🐸
09/13/2023
Once more into the breach old friends. Tonight at TOAD, Fabulous Freddie and Fandango, the official Porter Square midweek party crew, hit the tiny stage at 8. They’ve never disappointed and won’t start doing so tonight… Open at five for the cocktail hour. Never a cover, see you there…🐸🍻
09/08/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Liquor starts flowing at 5. We have the coldest cubes in town! 🧊
At 9, David Johnston hits the stage with a perfect mix of blues, folk and rock. See you soon…🐸
09/07/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Liquor starts to flow at 5, then at 8:30(ish) Baker Thomas Band takes the stage and rocks the room till close… Never a cover… see you soon. 🐸
09/06/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies hit our tiny stage at 8 o’clock! We may have to put on an addition to contain the talent! Cocktails start to flow at 5… come beat the heat in the coolest bar in town! 🧊🥶see you soon…🐸
09/02/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
SPINS from 5-8, where you’re the DJ. Grab a stack of your favorite wax, get on the list and share some tracks. You’re the DJ and the audience, leave the libations to us!
Then at 9, John Powhida International Airport takes the stage rocking out with it all hanging out! See you there…🐸
09/01/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Cody Nilsen brings his huge sound to our tiny stage at 9! Our refreshment experts will be standing by at 5 to wash away your work week sins. See you there!…🐸
08/31/2023
Here we go party people! Tonight at TOAD, The Baker Thomas Band, the official Thirsty Thursday Troubadours take to the tiny stage 8:30ish! Our beverage department opens at 5… see you soon…🐸
08/26/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
SPINS cocktail hour from 5 till 8, then at 9, Sam Reid and the Riot Act! So grab some wax and make some tracks to TOAD, never a cover!
08/25/2023
Congratulations! You survived the working week! A new law goes into effect today… if you work hard, you must play hard. Come to TOAD tonight and we’ll help you understand the finer points… Serving from 5 o’clock on and then at 9, Otis Grove takes the stage and kicks the party into an overdrive you didn’t know existed! See you soon…. 🐸
08/24/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Cocktail hour starts at 5, grab a stool and put your work week woes behind you. And then at 9, a very special appearance by the Iodine Brothers! Dennis Brennan leads a group who’s resume goes beyond the Facebook character limits so we’ll leave the research to you. See you soon…🐸
08/23/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Liquid refreshments available at 5 o’clock and at 9, Van Gordon Martin hits the stage with his trio! See you soon…🐸
08/19/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Spins from 5-8. Bring your favorite records to share and hear some new stuff!
Then at 9, Stan Martin Band takes the stage chicken pickin till the clock strikes close… see you soon…🐸
08/18/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Ryan Fitzsimmons Band will help wash away your workday sins. Band hits at 9 o’clock. Megan will be providing soul soothing elixirs starting at 5! See you soon.🐸
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08/17/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
The Blue Ribbons take the stage at 9, nuff said. Beverage assistants standing by from 5 o’clock on… see you soon. 🐸
08/16/2023
You know who they are, you know what they do, but in case you don’t…
Tonight at TOAD…
The lords of Humpday Humpty dance Fandango get it from 8 o’clock on. Our beverage specialists will be ready to assist you from 5 o’clock on… see you soon…🐸
08/12/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Spins from 5-8, you bring the records, get on the list and share your favorites and get to check out some new stuff… then at 9, Sugar Blood Jinx hits the stage with blues and beyond… see you soon.🐸
08/11/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
“Too much of everything is just enough”, Willie J Laws, the Last Prophet of the Funky Texas Blues hits the stage tonight at 9! We’ll be open for pregame refreshments starting at 9 tonight… see you soon…🐸
08/10/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Every night is an all star cast at TOAD, tonight is no exception! Dennis Brennan and Duke Levine descend on Porter Square with Jim Heggarty and Chris Anzalone at 9 o’clock. We start serving at 5 for all those who want to warm up before the show…😉 See you soon… 🐸
08/09/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Greg Perry and the Strange Berries! Music starts at 8:30, but we’ll be serving from 5 o’clock on!… See you soon…🐸
08/05/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Spins from 5-8. Grab a stack of your favorite wax and share some tracks! You might even come across a new favorite song or two!
Then at 9, John Powhida International Airport takes the stage! See you soon…🐸
08/04/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Ken Clark Organ Trio hits the stage at 9 o’clock! The bar opens at 5 for attitude adjustments… see you soon…🐸
08/03/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Thirsty Thursdays pair best with the Baker Thomas Band who hits the stage at 8:30 tonight. Pregame cocktails and beers available from 5 o’clock on…see you soon…🐸
08/02/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Dustin will wow you with tales from Phish tour and serving refreshments all night! At 8, Freddie and the Fandango boys rock the stage and show Porter Square how to party! See you soon….🐸
07/29/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
Grab some wax and make some tracks for SPINS from 5-8. Share your favorite songs and hear new stuff!
Then at 9, Spotted Tiger takes the stage and lights it up till close! See you there…
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07/28/2023
Tonight at TOAD…
A mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a Gretsch guitar… Buckley takes the stage at 9, refreshments will be available starting at 5… see you there…🐸
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Intimate and inviting, Toad boasts a huge range of local rockers, in addition to our legendary bartenders. As the Boston Globe says, “Toad is a find in every sense of the word. From the nightly no-cover music (which has attracted a cult following) to the neighborly vibe, to the dozen or so microbrews on tap, it’s a one-of-a-kind bar and music club with a one-of-every-kind crowd.”
Toad is located at 1912 Mass. Ave., right next door to Christopher’s – a perfect spot for a meal before the music or a late night bite!
Toad is a 21+ club.
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| Wednesday | 5pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 5pm - 12am |
| Friday | 5pm - 12am |
| Saturday | 5pm - 12am |