NEWS

- B I L L Y ‘ S  T A V E R N -

Come join us Friday  June 28th 8pm at Billy’s Tavern in Thomaston, ME. Our first show in mainland Knox County in a while. It’s going to be a rip snortin good time. Not to be missed!

- S T O N E  M O U N T A I N  A R T S  C E N T E R  -

We will be playing The Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield, ME on May 30th. A beautiful place to see a show, have a nice dinner, and it’s FREE! For more information visit: Stone Mountain Arts Center

- T H E  M U S I C  I N  T H E  A T T I C  -

This past February we passed through Northampton, MA and played two songs as part of The Music In The Attic sessions. Thanks so much to Julie and Jeff for making it happen and also the fun show we played later that night!

Holidays

Grease Monkey

- C O L L E G E  of the A T L A N T I C -

Sat April 20th 8pm College of the Atlantic, Gates Hall, Bar Harbor, ME. Let’s Celebrate!

- R E C O R D  S T O R E  D A Y -

Bull Moose Records, Brunswick, ME, April 20th at 1:30pm

Local record stores are essential to the success of smaller bands and the ecology of a local music scene. When Toughcats travel and play around the country local music stores are often the first people to help us promote, have us do an in store concert, and drum up support for a show or a new album. They connect bands with fans and other bands, and link us together in a physical and personal way. They are disappearing. There is a place for the Amazon’s, Spotify’s, and iTunes of the world but we need to be aware and not take for granted the depth of what Bull Moose and other local record stores provide that those companies never will. It’s just as easy these days to shop online from Bull Moose as any other online retailer. And if you have a question or can’t find something there is actually a person to help you. Local record stores are cool! Support them!

- E A S T E R  S A T U R D A Y -

Easter is coming and there is an egg hunt afoot! Come find a free Toughcats show this Saturday night in the middle coast of Maine. Hoppity Hoppity Hops!

- B A Y S I D E   B O W L  T H I S   S A T U R D A Y -

We will be playing our first show of 2013 this coming Saturday at Bayside Bowl in Portland. We are very excited to have special guests Jeff Beam and Friends starting things out at 8 pm.

Also…Toughcats IPA from Marshall Wharf Brewing Company will be on tap!
Saturday Feb 16th
Bayside Bowl
Alder St. Portland, ME
8PM

More info HERE

- B U L L  M O O S E  # 1 -

We were recently informed by the folks at Bull Moose Records that our album Woodenball was the first ever album to sell on CD, LP, and mp3 at Bull Moose. Thanks for buying our album through a local music store! If you still don’t have it you can get it HERE.

-  G R E A S E  M O N K E Y  -

We recorded this song a few years ago while working on our album Run To The Mill. It has yet to land on an album but we wanted to share it with you. Hope you enjoy! LISTEN HERE

-  R I D E   T H E   S T O R M  -

From our new album Woodenball. Have a listen HERE. Stay safe in Sandy Northeast! Ride The Storm!!!

- W O O D E N B A L L  O N  I T U N E S  &  A T  B U L L  M O O S E  R E C O R D S -

Buy Toughcats new album Woodenball at Bull Moose Records or iTunes.

- S O M E  O L D  D A Y S  M U S I C  V I D E O -

Today we launched the official Some Old Days music video. The second single from the new album Woodenball. Watch it HERE.

LISTEN

LOOK

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Some Old Days

By TOUGHCATS off of WOODENBALL

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Thunderbird

Burlington, VT (kitchensessions.net)

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Somebody Old

by the Toughcats

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Ride the Storm

Chico, CA

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Clinch Mt. Backstep

Redwood Creek Beach, CA

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by: Aileen Viray

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photo: Dagney Ernest

Caption........

photo: Travis Cyr

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photo: Aileen Viray

lungfestcolin

photo: Josh Weinstein

jjjalopy

photo: Lindsay Mann

lungfest04joe

photo: Jason Mann

Petescandy

by: Lindsay Mann

Jake and Joe - LungFest 2009

photo: Joshua Weinstein

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photo: Jason Mann

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photo: Lindsay Mann

jakeCMJ(examiner)

photo: Elise Yablon

Toughcats

photo: Aileen

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PRESS KIT

Toughcats come from the islands of North Haven and Vinalhaven, 12 miles off the coast of Maine. They are a nationally touring indie americana rock trio. They have been performing together for over eight years.

“It’s not every day that you’re completely blown away by a band. However, at their CMJ Festival showcase at Sullivan Hall, Toughcats managed to put the entire room in awe.” (Elise Yablon, NYC Examiner)

Jake Greenlaw plays drums. Colin Gulley plays an electric banjo. Joe Nelson plays guitar. Greenlaw and Nelson both sing lead and harmony vocals.

“They are one of the most creative and inventive bands going today. They manage to be artsy, melodic, down-to-earth, accessible, and a hell of a lot of fun all at the same time.” (Sam Pfeifle, Portland Phoenix)

Toughcats have released two albums, with a third on the way. In 2006, they released their first full-length album, Piñata. It was recorded and mixed by Joe Nelson and mastered by legendary producer—and Butthole Surfer—Kramer

“Toughcats have just as much Tom Waits as twang in their sound. Their album ‘Piñata’ combines old-timey picking with a rock edge, all buoyed by a sense of humor, some wicked vocal harmonies and a whole lot of energy.” (Emily Burnham, The Bangor Daily News)

In 2010, Toughcats released Run To The Mill, recorded and mixed by Nelson, and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Adam Ayan at Gateway Studios.

“Their sophomore effort, “Run to the Mill” demonstrates a range far beyond simply good rock, with thoughtful ballads, upbeat rockers, instrumental pieces, and a settling into a unique aesthetic that’s endearing and down-to-earth.” (J Felton, Recorddept.com)

In September 2012, Toughcats will be releasing Woodenball, recorded and mixed by Nelson and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Spoon, Andrew Bird, Magnetic Fields). Woodenball continues to display Toughcats originality and one-of-a-kind style.

“They are understated, simple and crazy catchy, which is what has loyal fans pining for a follow-up to 2010′s “Run To The Mill.” Expect exciting progress from these guys, who have converted honest energy to records that age supremely well.” (Mike Olcott, Portland Press Herald)