Gabe's Backstage Lounge Jan 20, 2007

On behalf of all of Toast we thank Bill Bowden very much for stepping in on short notice as our fill-in bass player with incredible skill and class. There is no way this concert would have happened without Bill, since Brian had to be in China this weekend. Also thanks to our Special guest performers, Drew Hosfield, Will Johnson, and Sue Hedrick. Thanks for making it fun for all of us.

This was a night to remember.  The place was lined up outside the door. We thank all who came, it was gratifying. We've worked hard to get to this point, and are grateful for each person that came.  The Pioneer Press Toast newspaper article was unbelievable.  Many people were there because of it.

We thank you all for the many incredibly positive comments!  What was also great was that we met lots of new people at this gig, so we welcome our new friends to our music, and thank our old friends for continuing to share the fun with us and keeping things lively.     Celebrities in the crowd: The Director of Conan O Brien, Alan Kartun. (Ok so he happens to be a friend of Howie, but so what).

Many people felt this was our best sounding gig ever, it was nice to have a sound man and a great sound system.   the room at Gabe's is very condusive to a comfortable evening. ...and we'll be back at Gabe's for sure.

Gabe's was a blast!

It was a full house event! - Standing room only!

Over 125 came for the Toast gig...

Bill Bowden to the rescue, who only had a few weeks to learn all the tunes...and was spectaculer!

Sue Hedrick does a guest appearance and sings with Jim...Thanks, Sue!

Will Johnson sings 'Fire' (Hendrix) on his guest appearance, Paul supplies the guitar licks

Drew Hosfield played in the first set with Toast, and blew us all away...

Howie really pumped out the rythms at Gabe's

Jim leads the vocals in fine form

Chris belted our her style at Gabe's

Paul jumps on the Bears bandwagon this playoff weekend

All photos by Lucky Gorman - Thanks Lucky!

Jam with Toast!