For the last 10 years The Toids (San Francisco) have been working on creating a blend of the folk musics of Eastern Europe while maintaining a sensibility with roots in new music, jazz, songwriting, and improvisation. The result is a rich tapestry of idioms that while at times seem familiar, the end result is both hardhitting and heart touching. Presenting new music with a finger on the pulse of traditional Balkan folk music, the Toids give a performance both rousing and introspective, danceable and serene. Featuring Ryan Francesconi, Dan Cantrell, Tobias Roberson and Lila Sklar, their 2006 release, "Unblocked Ears" is now available on Odd Shaped Case. Listen HERE. Read more about The Toids HERE.

:: Venue / Press Info:
Trio Bio 1 Sheet (pdf)
Reviews 1 Sheet (pdf)
Trio Stage Plot (pdf)
Quartet Stage Plot (pdf)

:: Press Photos:
Toids Quartet 06 Press Pict: JPEG (low) | TIFF (medium) | TIFF (high)
Toids Trio 06 Press Pict: JPEG (low) | TIFF (high)
Pogonometric Revue Tour 06 Press Pict: JPEG (low) | TIFF (high)

:: Other Photos:
From Toids Northwest Tour, April 05
Old pictures...

:: Other Destinations:
Odd Shaped Case, our label and production company
Trio Mopmu, a Toids offshoot