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. Scroll down past clips and news items for details of upcoming gigs.

At the Antwerp Arms, Tottenham, 25-01-25 some serious Dad dancing going on here….

The Antwerp Arms 13-12-25

At the Old Ivy House Goswell Road 02-11-24. See more video clips below, and here

RIP: Most recently, we are very sad to hear of the passing of Ebo Taylor, at 90, a major figure in Ghanaian music and, with Fela Kuti, in the development of Afrobeat.

Also Sly Dunbar, Jamaican drummer and producer, one half, with bassist Robbie Shakespeare, of the formidable and innovative ‘Riddim Twins’ reggae rhythm and production team. He was only 73. And finally, Joe Ely, Texan singer-songwriter who has died of Lewy Body dementia at the age of 79.

As always, click on the pictures for music

Stop Press! Our trumpeter Graham Pike’s 17-piece Jazz Orchestra is playing this Sunday at the Antwerp Arms, Church Road, London N17 8AS - note the start time of 5pm. Don’t miss it!