Toad the Wet Sprocket Live at Sheridan Opera House, 7/1!

23 Jun Toad the Wet Sprocket Live at Sheridan Opera House, 7/1!

Telluride’s Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) presents Toad the Wet Sprocket live in concert at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Music starts at 9 p.m.; doors, 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 general admission standing room; $85 for reserved balcony seats, plus $5 fee. Opening support from Megan Slankard.

Fans can purchase a VIP package for $165 that includes one concert ticket, a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the band, a limited-edition event poster and a commemorative laminate.

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And please scroll down for a taste of the show to come.

Toad the Wet Sprocket consists of founding members Glen Phillips, Todd Nichols, and Dean Dinning. Throughout their career, the band has remained committed to creating music that is both meaningful and accessible. Their songs are filled with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies that have resonated with fans for decades. As part of their 2023 ALL YOU WANT Tour, audiences can expect to hear classic hits, deep-cut favorites from the band’s extensive catalog, as well as new songs from Starting Now (2021) their latest studio album.

Toad the Wet Sprocket, more:

Toad the Wet Sprocket first gained attention in the late 1980s with their debut album, Bread and Circus, originally self-released on cassette in 1988. Their sophomore release, Pale, was recorded independently in 1989. Both records were released by Columbia Records in 1989 and 1990 respectively.

Toad’s third studio album, Fear, followed in 1991 and included their multi-format iconic hit singles “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean” was certified RIAA Platinum and further solidified the band’s popularity and mainstream success.

In 1994 the band released Dulcinea, which included songs “Something’s Always Wrong,” and “Fall Down,” both staples at alternative and mainstream radio, that helped Toad to earn their second RIAA certified Platinum Album and make Toad the Wet Sprocket a household name.

In 1995 Toad released In Light Syrup, a collection of rarities that included the hit “Good Intentions,” which was featured on the Platinum-selling “Friends” soundtrack.

The band took a break in the late 1990s, with the members pursuing solo projects. However, the group reunited in 2006 and have continued to perform together ever since.

In 2013, Toad released their first album in 16 years, New Constellation, which was funded by their fans as one of the most successful music Kickstarter campaigns in history. The album includes fan-favorite tracks “The Moment,” “California Wasted” and “Enough” that showcase the bands evolution and versatility. The album received critical acclaim and was followed by a successful tour.

Toad’s most recent studio album. Starting Now (2021), marked a return to form for the band with its catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and signature harmonies. The release was well-received and showcased the band’s signature sound while also exploring new sonic territories. Songs like “Transient Whales,” “Starting Now” and “Hold On” serve as core performance tracks at live shows and fan favorites.

Throughout their career, Toad the Wet Sprocket has remained humble and grateful for the support of their fans and is honored to continue creating music that resonates with them.

Megan Slankard:

San Francisco indie-rocker nerd Megan Slankard and her band, The Wreckage, have independently sold over 40,000 copies of five self-released albums and are currently planning the release of a brand-new project. The record, co-produced with Nashville producer Alex Wong, (Delta Rae, Vienna Teng, Elizabeth & The Catapult), will showcase new sides of Megan’s music, balancing delightfully belligerent rock and roll with cinematic soundscapes of orchestral instruments and robot harmonies.

Sheridan Arts Foundation, more:

The Sheridan Arts Foundation was founded in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to preserve the historic Sheridan Opera House as an arts and cultural resource for the Telluride community, to bring quality arts and cultural events to Telluride and to provide local and national youth with access and exposure to the arts through education. The Sheridan Arts Foundation is sponsored in part by grants from the CCAASE, Colorado Creative Industries and an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.