DOORS OPEN: 5:30pm
SHOWTIME: 6:30pm with Shonen Knife
LOCATION: Whittemore Center in Durham, NH (on the UNH Campus)
The Music Hall at the Whittemore Center Presents: Men at Work x Toad the Wet Sprocket
MEN AT WORK:
Men At Work were born in Melbourne, Australia in the middle of 1979. The band went on to become a globally successful Grammy winning, multi-platinum selling act, during the early 80’s. The original band however came apart relatively quickly and had disintegrated by 1985.
Colin Hay and Greg Ham responded to demand and toured many parts of the world as Men At Work from 1996 into the 2000s. Sadly, Greg Ham passed away in 2012.
Founding member Colin Hay has developed a solo career over the last 35 years, writing, recording, and touring extensively throughout the world as a solo artist. He is presently part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band.
Since 2019, he has also toured and played under the Men At Work banner with his LA based group of musicians, where he plays an exclusively Men At Work set, including all the hits and dearly loved songs which clearly have stood the test of time.
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET:
Toad the Wet Sprocket first found an audience through the trusted recommendations of record store clerks who encouraged listeners to look past the band’s unusual name and give their music a chance. The Santa Barbara quartet quickly built a devoted following with Glen Phillips’ introspective lyrics and warm, expressive voice, supported by melodic hooks and rich harmonies.
Their DIY debut Bread & Circus (1988), recorded for just $600, led to a deal with Columbia Records and the release of the critically acclaimed Pale (1990), which showcased the band’s emotional depth and independent spirit. Mainstream success followed with Fear (1991), a platinum album featuring the enduring hits “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean,” along with extensive touring and film and television placements throughout the 1990s.
They continued their momentum with Dulcinea (1994), now celebrating its 30th anniversary, another platinum release featuring fan favorites “Fall Down” and “Windmills.” After reuniting in 2006, the band released new music, most recently Starting Now (2021). Approaching their 40th anniversary, Toad the Wet Sprocket continues to connect across generations with music that comforts, resonates, and brings audiences together.
