When: Saturday, June 21, 2008, 8 p.m.

Where: Ridglea Theatre, 6025 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth

Cost: $25

Worth it:  Every penny!  Toadies lead singer Vaden Todd Lewis performs with the band at Saturday's show playing to a packed house ; nothing like coming home

to secure your roots. The once infamous MTV heart throbs of Fort Worth hit the  mainstream even if only for a short time , largely on the success of  their shout-along single Possum Kingdom. The  Toadies till now were  hidden on the national "where  are  they now list." All the while  being  the kings in the DFW pop scene ,even if walking on the "Dark Side"  of  Possum Kingdom glory. Quoted from Jam Base, "Let’s face it; the music industry isn’t the same as it was 10-15 years ago. They just don’t make ’em like they used to. Remember when the rock/alternative scene was good? It was a long time ago, I know. Bands don’t sound like The Toadies, or The Pixies, or Nirvana, or the old Pearl Jam (before becoming political activists) anymore."......And thank god that the age of clone music is over.  Everything is new. New Sounds  new moves  new hits  and new kids on the block. Even  if they are throwing their hat into the come back (ra ra ra ring oh ohoo) as well. Good show  guys , fans were not let down with a Baboon  on board and a non Burdened Brother at the helm.  The show was a great race  down Grunge  memory lane.  And if you are still feeling nostalgic, tell mom and dad that the $400-$500 seats may still be available to see New Kids Jordan, John, Donnie, Danny, and Joe October 19th at the AAC.

Chris
ftworthmusic.com
contributing writer