BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250922T000000Z DTEND:20250922T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Toad the Wet Sprocket at the Saenger Theater DESCRIPTION:Toad The Wet Sprocket continue to uplift audiences with their melodic alt rock guitars\, introspective lyrics\, and signature vocal harmonies that catapulted them to mainstream success 30+ years ago on the 2025 Good Intentions U.S. headlining tour. The tour will come to Hattiesburg's Historic Saenger Theater on September 21st with KT Tunstall.\n\n \n\nThroughout their career\, Toad The Wet Sprocket have been staunchly independent in their artistic integrity. "We were young and it was us against the record company\," recalls guitarist Todd Nichols of their early days. "We had a bit of punk-rock ethos."\n\n \n\nThis commitment to stay true to themselves\, and DIY mentality also spilled over into the enduring relationship with their fans. Amassing a mailing list of 70\,000 at the start of their career\, the band forged deep connections with a devout and loyal core of fans\, who they've continued to grow with. "It's like a reunion of sorts\," reflects bassist Dean Dinning. "It's almost like having family in the audience every night."\n\n \n\nFollowing the success of their second platinum selling album\, Dulcinea\, Toad The Wet Sprocket released a collection of b-sides and rarities\, In Light Syrup\, in 1995. The album single\, "Good Intentions" - the namesake of this upcoming tour - found success at radio peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and is featured amongst the likes of R.E.M.\, The Rembrandts\, and Barnaked Ladies on the platinum-selling Friends soundtrack. It has since been in rotation on set lists including their most recent tours. \n\n \n\n"I think the enduring appeal of our band is the songs\," says Dean. "Even though we were young when we made those early records\, they don't only speak to youth. As people have grown older\, the songs have taken on new meaning in their lives."\n\n \n\n"As an artist\, it feels good to know we can still make music that's resonating\," adds singer Glen Phillips. "When we play 'The Moment' or 'Transient Whales' at our shows now\, there's a huge percentage of the audience who know every word of those songs\, too."\n\n \n\nAs in years past\, Toad The Wet Sprocket will partner with a non-profit organization with shared values to inspire fans and give back. This year\, Toad The Wet Sprocket will spotlight the National Parks Foundation (https://www.nationalparks.org/ ) to support and protect our natural treasures. \n\n \n\nIn addition to the 2025 Good Intentions headlining tour\, Toad The Wet Sprocket are putting the finishing touches on an acoustic greatest hits album\, set for release later this year. \n\n \n\nTickets for Toad The Wet Sprocket's 2025 Good Intentions U.S. Headlining Tour with KT Tunstall go on sale June 27th at 11:00 a.m. For ticket purchasing\, pricing and Toad The Wet Sprocket VIP Soundcheck Experience information\, visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062D4A0F54097. Stokes Distributing is a Sponsor for this show. \n\n \n\nABOUT TOAD THE WET SPROCKET\n\nToad the Wet Sprocket\, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara\, California\, first captured audiences in the late 1980s with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic sound. Rising to prominence with albums like fear (1991)\, and Dulcinea (1994)\, they became known for hits such as "Walk on the Ocean\," "All I Want\," and "Good Intentions." Their ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy\, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Toad The Wet Sprocket continue to uplift audiences with their melodic alt rock guitars\, introspective lyrics\, and signature vocal harmonies that catapulted them to mainstream success 30+ years ago on the 2025 Good Intentions U.S. headlining tour. The tour will come to Hattiesburg&rsquo\;s Historic Saenger Theater on September 21st with KT Tunstall.
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\nThroughout their career\, Toad The Wet Sprocket have been staunchly independent in their artistic integrity. &ldquo\;We were young and it was us against the record company\,&rdquo\; recalls guitarist Todd Nichols of their early days. &ldquo\;We had a bit of punk-rock ethos.&rdquo\;
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\nThis commitment to stay true to themselves\, and DIY mentality also spilled over into the enduring relationship with their fans. Amassing a mailing list of 70\,000 at the start of their career\, the band forged deep connections with a devout and loyal core of fans\, who they&rsquo\;ve continued to grow with. &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s like a reunion of sorts\,&rdquo\; reflects bassist Dean Dinning. &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s almost like having family in the audience every night.&rdquo\;
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\nFollowing the success of their second platinum selling album\, Dulcinea\, Toad The Wet Sprocket released a collection of b-sides and rarities\, In Light Syrup\, in 1995. The album single\, &ldquo\;Good Intentions&rdquo\; - the namesake of this upcoming tour - found success at radio peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and is featured amongst the likes of R.E.M.\, The Rembrandts\, and Barnaked Ladies on the platinum-selling Friends soundtrack. It has since been in rotation on set lists including their most recent tours. \;
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\n&ldquo\;I think the enduring appeal of our band is the songs\,&rdquo\; says Dean. &ldquo\;Even though we were young when we made those early records\, they don&rsquo\;t only speak to youth. As people have grown older\, the songs have taken on new meaning in their lives.&rdquo\;
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\n&ldquo\;As an artist\, it feels good to know we can still make music that&rsquo\;s resonating\,&rdquo\; adds singer Glen Phillips. &ldquo\;When we play &lsquo\;The Moment&rsquo\; or &lsquo\;Transient Whales&rsquo\; at our shows now\, there&rsquo\;s a huge percentage of the audience who know every word of those songs\, too.&rdquo\;
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\nAs in years past\, Toad The Wet Sprocket will partner with a non-profit organization with shared values to inspire fans and give back. This year\, Toad The Wet Sprocket will spotlight the National Parks Foundation (https://www.nationalparks.org/ ) to support and protect our natural treasures. \; \;
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\nIn addition to the 2025 Good Intentions headlining tour\, Toad The Wet Sprocket are putting the finishing touches on an acoustic greatest hits album\, set for release later this year. \;
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\nTickets for Toad The Wet Sprocket&rsquo\;s 2025 Good Intentions U.S. Headlining Tour with KT Tunstall go on sale June 27th at 11:00 a.m. \; For ticket purchasing\, pricing and Toad The Wet Sprocket VIP Soundcheck Experience information\, visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062D4A0F54097. Stokes Distributing is a Sponsor for this show. \;
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\nABOUT TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
\nToad the Wet Sprocket\, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara\, California\, first captured audiences in the late 1980s with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic sound. Rising to prominence with albums like fear (1991)\, and Dulcinea (1994)\, they became known for hits such as &ldquo\;Walk on the Ocean\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;All I Want\,&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Good Intentions.&rdquo\; Their ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy\, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world. LOCATION:Saenger Theater Hattiesburg\, MS UID:e.475.11462 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260430T002750Z URL:https://members.theadp.com/events/details/toad-the-wet-sprocket-at-the-saenger-theater-11462 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR