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SXSW press quotes

Reviews From Toadies First Ever Rubberneck Show at SXSW:

“The Toadies are rock gods; deal with it America.” –Austin 360/ Austin American Statesman

“..Toadies album is timeless, and based on the crowd’s exuberant singing and cheers throughout, it was unanimously accepted as an appropriately powerhouse punch to end another grueling SXSW with a resounding bang.” –American Songwriter

“North Texas rock stalwarts the Toadies gradually packed Stubb’s on Saturday night while breathing new life into a top-to-bottom rendering of their signature album, the 20-year-old Rubberneck. The rousing reception was a testament to the staying power of the album and the ability of the band to deliver it perfectly.” –Dallas Morning News

“Lewis can still scream like a scalded cat, and the band was locked in tight from the first notes. The crowd sang along to nearly every track, and if you closed your eyes, you would’ve sworn you traveled back in time to 1994.” –DFW.COM

“People from all age ranges sang every word, which speaks to the staying power of Fort Worth’s Toadies” –San Antonio Current

“It was easily one of the highlights of the entire festival, and the crowd ate it up.”

Band News

Dark Secrets: The Stories of Rubberneck Premiere

Clark Vogeler’s documentary, “Dark Secrets: The Stories of Rubberneck” will premiere on Monday, March 10 for a FREE one-time-only screening at Dallas’ Kessler Theater at 8pm. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Vaden Todd Lewis, Mark Reznicek and Clark Vogeler, moderated by the Dallas Morning News’ Robert Wilonsky.

You will not need a ticket to attend. Admission is first come first serve.

Band News / Tour

Rubberneck 20th Anniversary

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be re-releasing Rubberneck on vinyl and cd with a few bonus tracks for ya and we’ll be touring the nation with the Supersuckers and Battleme. Stay tuned for dates. We’re also releasing our very own beer. Yep, that’s right a Toadies beer called Rubberneck Red. Look for that from Martin House Brewing Company this April. We hope you’re as excited as we are about 2014!!

Tour

Vaden Todd Lewis Announces More Solo Dates

10/16 – Corpus Christi – House Of Rock
10/17 – Houston – Scout Bar
10/18 – Sealy, TX – Living Room Show
12/05 – Portland – Mississippi Studios
12/06 – Seattle – The Triple Door

Band News

Toadies Drummer Mark Reznicek Announces Comic Book

Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek has co-created a comic book! BUZZKILL is about a superhero who gets his powers from drinking alcohol and doing drugs. This 4-issue series is published by Dark Horse Comics, and issue #1 is available NOW at comic shops and better book stores. Issue #2 will be on sale October 16.

Reviews of Buzzkill have been amazing! Here are just a few:

“Buzzkill is not only ‘different’ than what I’m used to from the world of superheroes, but its wholly original and pretty much unlike anycomic book I’ve ever read. I can’t think of anything else, well, ever that had this kind of a premise- and I defy you to do the same.” – Brutal Gamer

“Buzzkill is definitely something to watch. It’s a story that handles a serious topic in a great way, but is also created by lovers of comics.” – NerdSpan

“Buzzkill does not kill dark horse’s buzz, and even though I don’t think it is connected to the other Dark Horse superhero properties, if they decided to make it part of that larger universe, I think Cates & Reznicek’s creation would find itself uniquely at home. You should definitely take a chance on an original idea instead of pitching your money at some run of the mill villain-based one-shot from another company.” – Idle Hands

“It’s a new week and that means a new week of comic books! This week is a rare event, where each of us has the same comic on all of our lists,Buzzkill #1 out this week fromDark Horse.” – Graphic Policy

Buzzkill is a must-buy this week! The story is strong, the art beautiful and it’s off to a tremendous start. Dark Horse has a gem here and you would be missing out if you don’t pick this title up. This book has so much potential it’s scary. Yes, it’s that good.” – Unleash the Fanboy

“If you’re looking for something different from the norm, this is a meaningful attempt to talk about alcoholism that doesn’t commit the cardinal sin of being preachy. There’s even some over-the-top violent imagery accentuated with a few subtler touches in the artwork that add to the overall appeal of the story. These factors make Buzzkill a fantastic first issue that you should not pass up. Unlike the copious amounts of alcohol…” – Entertainment Fuse