Toad the Wet Sprocket emerged from Santa Barbara, California in the late 1980s, carving a distinct path through the alternative rock and folk-pop landscape. Known for their melodic introspection and heartfelt lyrics, the band rose to prominence with chart-topping hits like “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I Want,” “Fall Down,” and “Something’s Always Wrong.” Their early albums Bread & Circus, Fear, and Dulcinea became staples of the 1990s modern rock era, blending jangly guitars with Glen Phillips’ emotive vocals and the band’s signature harmonies. Their sound remains timeless, balancing vulnerability with polished songwriting.
Renowned for their sincere and engaging live performances, Toad the Wet Sprocket has toured extensively across the U.S., performing in theaters, festivals, and concert halls. Their grassroots fanbase, cultivated through early DIY efforts and personal outreach, continues to support their sold-out shows and summer tours. Recent appearances include co-headlining dates with KT Tunstall and Vertical Horizon on the Good Intentions Tour 2025, with stops at venues like Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Palladium Times Square, and CURE Insurance Arena.
Still actively recording and touring, the band released Starting Now in 2021 and a bonus edition of All You Want in 2023. With over three decades of music and a loyal following, Toad the Wet Sprocket remains a genre-defining act in alternative rock, delivering emotionally resonant performances that continue to captivate audiences nationwide.
