Toadies with Vandoliers, The Black Angels, and more

Vandoliers, a Texas band, blend the state's diverse music into a raucous style. Known for their unity and hope, they embrace "Vandoliers Forever, Forever Vandoliers."

Toadies, from Fort Worth, Texas, gained fame in the '90s alternative rock scene with their grunge hit "Possum Kingdom." Known for their Pixies-influenced style, their 1995 album *Rubberneck* went platinum. Despite label conflicts delaying subsequent releases, they reunited in 2008, producing albums like *Play. Rock. Music.* and the semi-acoustic *Heretics*. They collaborated with producers Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf and even featured Elliott Smith. The band hosts the annual Dia de los Toadies festival and have shared stages with acts like Bush and RHCP.

Formed in Austin, TX, The Black Angels refine psych-rock with their latest, Wilderness of Mirrors. Known for hit "The River," the band celebrates psych-rock legends and runs the Levitation Festival.

Local H, an iconic alt-rock duo from Zion, Illinois, is renowned for powerful live shows. Known for hits like “Bound For The Floor,” they achieved 90s rock fame with albums like "As Good As Dead." Scott Lucas and Ryan Harding have collaborated with Toadies and Helmet and joined Metallica’s stadium tour. The band remains influential with ongoing releases and tours.