HOT TODDY

About me:

SANFORD, TODD M. JR. - Of Pleasant Lake, MI, formerly of AuGres, a beloved father, son, brother and friend, Todd passed away December 17, 2008, leaving a life and legacy filled with challenging accomplishments only few courageous men would dare attempt. He was born December 18, 1974 in East Tawas, MI. Todd's exceptional career path began when he enlisted in the National Guard Reserves, continued with several years as a Michigan State Police Trooper, following with the establishment of his success as founder of Hot Toddy Production Company, ending with his current adventure with best friend and confidant, Patrick Colligan, as owners of the popular Jackson Night Club, The Rocket. Todd was a sports fanatic beginning with his involvement in basketball and football at AuGres-Sims, and most recently with softball for the City of Jackson recreation league. His enjoyment of all college and pro sports was second only to his true dedication as a fan for the Detroit Tigers. He was also a poker player with a love for the game that few people could claim. Todd's love and loyalty to his family began with his forever proud parents, Todd Sanford and Terri Sanford-Nearing; strengthened with the powerful bond of love and trust for his dear sister, Melanie Sanford; his devoted brother, Jeff Sanford; and very much deepened in his relationship to Jakie (Morgan) Sanford; and the birth of his most cherished and adored beautiful daughters, Allison Beth, Molly Maye, and Annaleace Marie. Todd's bright smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed, yet not forgotten by his many family members and friends. He will remain our hero and in our hearts forever. Todd is survived by his immediate family members, including grandmother, Mary Ann (Nan) Dean. Todd was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James (Sandy) Sanford and Charlie Dittenber; grandmother, Dolly Dittenber, dear great-grandmothers, Mary (Grandma) Murphy and Ivy (Gram) Hoollihan; stepfather, Mark Nearing; and cousins, Alyssa Dewald and Jerime Sanford. A Memorial service will be held Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Rivertown Funeral Chapel, Kawkawlin, Michigan, with the Reverend Pat Patterson and Bobbe Burke presiding. Hot Toddy Productions was founded in 2004 by Todd Sanford. Todd was co-owner of The Rocket Nightclub in Jackson Michigan until his untimely death on December 17th, 2008.


Hot Toddy Productions has promoted concerts at The Rocket, as well as other venues around the world. Hot Toddy shows have included MC Breed, Too $hort, Naughty By Nature, Tony Yayo, Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, Proof, Paradime, Youngbloodz, Digital Underground, Young Buck, Twista, Rashad, Dem Franchize Boyz, Twiztid, Lil Scrappy, Ying Yang Twins, Petey Pablo, ABK, Tyrese, Young Dro, Freeway, Tone Tone, Bone Crusher, Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, K Deezy, Chamillionaire, Jody Breeze, Dolla, Fabolous, Yung Berg, and hundreds of local artists.

Hot Toddy has assisted local bands and rappers with promoting small concerts and shows, as well as found them slots to open for major acts in large venues. Simply put, Hot Toddy was Michigan's top concert promoter!





WANNA SEE PICS FROM SOME OF THE SHOWS I HAVE PROMOTED? CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW!!!!!!

MC Breed - April 2005
Too $hort - May 2005
Chippendale Dancers - August 2005
Naughty by Nature - September 2005
Tony Yayo - November 2005
Brian Vander Ark - December 2005
Proof & Paradime - January 2006
YoungBloodz - February 2006
Young Buck - March 2006
Digital Underground - March 2006
Twista - April 2006
Trick Trick - May 2006
Rashad - July 2006
Dem Franchize Boyz - August 2007
Twiztid - September 2006
Lil Scrappy - November 2006
Ying Yang Twins - February 2007
Petey Pablo - February 2007
Tyrese - March 2007
Tone Tone - March 2007
Afroman - April 2007
Young Dro - May 2007
Freeway - May 2007
Bone Crusher - May 2007
Anybody Killa - June 2007
Vanilla Ice - June 2007
Tone Loc - July 2007
Chamillionaire - September 2007
Jody Breeze - November 2007
Wolf From I Love New York 2 - December 2007
Freeway - February 2008
Dolla - March 2008
Fabolous - April 2008
Yung Berg - May 2008
Ray Weathers Celebrity Party - June 2008
Young Buck - June 2008
Gorilla Zoe - August 2008


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Digital Underground....One of the coolest Hot Toddy shows ever!!!!!