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

News: It was a wonderful celebration at the Walthamstow Trades Hall on April 25th for the 50th anniversary of the founding of Rock Against Racism. It was a sellout and a great atmosphere was generated by the Night Train Soul DJ playing classic RAR songs by Steel Pulse, the Clash, and Junior Murvin. Roger Huddle, the co-founder of RAR, introduced the evening with a stirring call to anti-racist action today - the fight continues! Toadfish’s set was followed by star London Jazzer Bukky Leo, who had the whole club jigging about to afrobeat and Fela Kuti tunes, while warning us that if you go to Mars you won’t be coming back! Thanks to everyone who contributed and made such a great night!

RIP: Mike Westbrook, ‘one of the most significant figures in the history of British jazz’, at the age of 90.

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