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

King Toadfish dynamic gig list

Please note, music usually starts around 8.45pm, and entry is free unless otherwise stated

Saturday March 14th 2026

The Forest Tavern, 173 Forest Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9BB - full details to follow

Saturday April 25th 2026

Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Rd, London E17 4RQ

An all-day celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Rock Against Racism! Put the date in your diary and watch this space for more details….

Be there, and bring your badges! What do you mean, you don’t have them anymore?

Saturday May 2nd 2026

The Antwerp Arms, 168-170 Church Rd, London N17 8AS - full details to follow

Saturday May 16th 2026

Private function

Saturday June 6th 2026

The Old Ivy House, 166 Goswell Road EC1V 7DT - 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