The Toasters January 20, 2008

One of the first ska bands to hit big in this country, The Toasters have been a huge influence on the style and popularity of American ska music. Conceived in the amazing year 2000, The Phenomenauts gained early recognition as the east bay's "craftiest and bravest band" (East Bay Express) for their now infamous commando-style performances in which they set up in front of large music venues and perform rollicking sets for unsuspecting crowds. These early "missions" gained them a loyal following and landed them on the cover of multiple bay area publications including 'The San Francisco Weekly,' 'The East Bay Express' and 'Independent Musician Magazine.'