The band was founded over 30 years ago by singer-songwriter Steve Hodge, guitarist Ciaran Harte, and bass player and keyboardist Percy Aggett, all from East London. From the start they played an eclectic mix of blues and pop standards, as well as Steve’s own distinctive songs. As the band developed and expanded they were joined by Rob Barry on rhythm guitar, Bob Peachey on tenor sax, Eric Peachey on drums, Marcus Hostettler on congas and percussion, Saff Led on accordion, Piers Aggett on keyboards, and many other musicians sat in with the core group from time to time, including Pete Lamont on trombone, and vocalist Lamb Bristow. Steve, the original Mr King Toadfish, sadly died in 2010, and around the same time Ciaran left and Piers moved on to join Rudimental. The core band were then joined by singer, guitarist and conga player Kenny Bodden, trumpeter Will Embliss, and Jay Derrick on keyboards. Kenny very sadly died in 2013. Later jazz drummer Alfie Mitchell became our regular beatman, and Dave Jago our ‘bone supremo. We were extremely shocked when Rob died early in the COVID pandemic. Bob and Will having moved away, the core band at present is Percy Aggett, bass, vocals and keyboards; Alfie Mitchell, drums; David Stacey, guitar and bass; Mary Fitton, vocals and ukulele; Ciaran Harte who has re-joined, lead guitar; Saff Led, accordion; Jay Derrick, keyboards; Marcus Hostettler, mentored by Clifford Jarvis of the Sun Ra Arkestra, on congas, percussion, vocals and harmonica; Dave Jago, trombone, and amongst others, regular guests Graham Pike on trumpet, Adrian Northover on reeds, and Tony Gethin on guitar and keyboards.