Robert Tait: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Powderkeg Management.
Joe Schewe: Bass, Kicking Ass, Wearing Glasses
Robert Stadler: Drums, Stealing Office Supplies, More Drums.
Steve Cowgill: Lead Guitar, Burrito Sampling, Punching Clowns.
Influences
Jack Johnson, Sublime, Bob Schneider, G Love, Ben Harper, Beautiful Girls, Jimmy Buffet, Slightly Stoopid, Sheena E.
Sounds Like
Good music to drink to and a mish-mash of Jack Johnson, Sublime, Bob Schneider, G Love, Ben Harper, Beautiful Girls, Jimmy Buffet, Slightly Stoopid, Sheena E.
Record Label
none.
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In recent years, the soundtrack to coastal life has taken on many forms. From the laid-
back island folk of Jack Johnson to the reggae-infused punk rock of Sublime, beach-
inspired music has gone in vastly different directions.
In comes Bag of Toys, an acoustic surf-rock band from Northern California, that has
emerged on the music scene with a completely original, infectious sound that is drenched
in the sun and sand.
The foundation all began when lead vocalist Robert Tait began writing songs at the age
of fourteen. The Pacific Ocean lured him out to San Francisco, and in late 2003, he found
musical support in the melodic guitar playing of band member Steve Cowgill. Seeking to
fill out the sound, the duo perused the internet for a rhythm section and found the perfect
fit with Joe Schewe holding a bass and Robert Stadler behind a drum set. The foursome
spent the summer of 2004 in Tait's apartment molding his early creations into the
addicting sound that has become known as Bag of Toys.
In 2006, the group released their full-length debut album, “Nooner” and quickly
propelled to the top of the rankings for unsigned acoustic artists on Myspace.com.
Mastered by Dave Collins (Jack Johnson, No Doubt, Ben Harper), the CD was sold in all
50 states as well as over 20 different countries in less than one year from its release. In
2007, "Share," one of the band's original songs from “Nooner,” was prominently featured
on both a national television commercial for the Microsoft Zune media player and San
Francisco's KFOG Local Scene (Vol. 4) radio station compilation.
Starting out with a few appearances at a local open-mic showcase, Bag of Toys has
quickly risen up the San Francisco venue circuit by entertaining the masses at venues
such as The Independent and Slim's while sharing the stage with popular acts such as
Pato Banton, Sean Kingston, John Cruz, Fishbone, The Expendables, and the B
Foundation.
Bag of Toys is now set to release their second full-length album July 1st. Entitled
"Afternooner," the album was recorded at Gadgetbox Studios in Santa Cruz, produced by Andy Zenczak and mastered by John Cuniberti (Dave Matthews, The Grateful Dead, Aerosmith), it features 13 contagious tracks which not only have the signature sound that made their debut album popular, but also incorporate some new elements such as funk, country, and Latin rhythms.
Undeniably, Bag of Toys has invented a sound all their own. Featuring two acoustic
guitars, the music offers a relaxed vibe supported by a catchy groove and rock-oriented
rhythm section. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy the imaginary sand in between your
toes because Bag of Toys will take you away to a better place with what the band
jokingly refers to as “acoustic surf-rock that doesn't suck.”
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yea sorry if that comment came off as an ass hole. sometimes as a musician ya tend to just analyze songs to much ya know haha you guys make freshy jamz and word i bet its nice out there in nc
hit me up if you guys are ever commin out to colorado, mainly the western slope. and ill help spread the word keep it real
Hello, Bag of Toys I think your music is great and you could be the next big thing! I have told everyone I know to check you out!!! I also wanted to tell you that my one year old son LOVES your music and he starts dancing everytime I play one of your songs!!! Well thank you for the add my friend, Keep on rockin!
before i say anythin wanna make it clear im not hatin cuz i love the reggae musica and im glad to see ya guys puttin somethin new out there:
but honestly the song california where it says "my states better then your state" like wtf!
im from colorado and i know people here and in many other states are very proud of where we live.. and shit theres a million songs about how fuckin cool over crowded california is... so idk that ling bugged me. thought id be honest..
keep it original, its hard being just another reggae band out of cali. come to colorado! we love reggae here and i bet we dance harder then any other places.... hahaha peace out guys
THANKS FOR THE REQUEST, LOVED YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!! WISHING I WAS RIDING A WAVE!!!!!!!!!! JUST PUT ME ON A BEACH AND GIVE ME SUNSHINE WITH GOOD MUSIC PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIANE
