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. Upcoming gig details listed below.

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

Old Ivy House, Goswell Road 05-04-25

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

Next date for diaries: Saturday 31st May at the Antwerp Arms, North London’s first community-owned pub - don’t miss it, full details below.

Scroll down for details of all future gigs….

We are very sad to report the death of David Thomas, lead singer of the wonderful Pere Ubu, whose work included the albums The Modern Dance, Dub Housing and many others, described by David as ‘avant-garage’. He was a unique and memorable singer and his anarchic spirit will be sorely missed.

King Toadfish dynamic gig list

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

Saturday 31st May 2025:

The Antwerp Arms 168-170 Church Rd, London N17 8AS

Saturday June 14th 2025:

Private function

Saturday June 28th 2025:

Private function garden party

Sunday July 20th 2025:

Victoria Park Bandstand, Victoria Park, E3 - full details to follow

Saturday September 6th 2025

Forest Tavern, 173 Forest Lane, Forest Gate, London E7 9BB - 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