
King Toadfish and the All-Weather Riders are a long-established band playing a joyful mix of ska, blues, jazz, klezmer and beyond, in pubs and clubs in north and east London. We have 9-10 core members, but are also available for private functions as a smaller unit. Upcoming gig details listed below.
At the Antwerp Arms, Tottenham, 25-01-25 some serious Dad dancing going on here….
Old Ivy House, Goswell Road 05-04-25
At the Old Ivy House Goswell Road 02-11-24. See more video clips below, and here
Next date for diaries: Friday May 9th at the London Hospital Tavern, Whitechapel Rd E1. Come and support important local mental health charity Docklands Outreach - full details and flyer below
Scroll down for details of all future gigs….
We are very sad to report the death of David Thomas, lead singer of the wonderful Pere Ubu, whose work included the albums The Modern Dance, Dub Housing and many others, described by David as ‘avant-garage’. He was a unique and memorable singer and his anarchic spirit will be sorely missed.


King Toadfish dynamic gig list
Please note, music usually starts around 8.45pm, and entry is free unless otherwise stated
Saturday 3rd May 2025:
Private function
Friday May 9th 2025: Benefit for Docklands Outreach
London Hospital Tavern, 176 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Saturday 31st May 2025:
The Antwerp Arms N17 8AS - full details to follow
Saturday June 14th 2025:
Private function
Saturday June 28th 2025:
Private function garden party
Sunday July 20th 2025:
Victoria Park Bandstand, Victoria Park, E3 - full details to follow
Saturday September 6th 2025
Forest Tavern, 173 Forest Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9BB - full details to follow

Afternoon private function gig
Slides of Rob, with one of his favourite numbers played and sung by Percy and Beth Aggett
Adrian loosening up at the Mildmay Club
At the Mildmay Club