THE TOUGHCATS RETURN TO THE “THEATER IN THE WOOD”!

Intervale, NH (September, 2010) – Energetic. Catchy. Fun. Exciting. Danceable. Memorable. Loveable. Beautiful. Amazing. At times, unabashedly hirsute. These are just some of the words die-hard Toughcats fans mutter in their sleep after a performance. The Toughcats will perform Friday, September 10th at the Theater in the Wood in Intervale, NH. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and Showtime is 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance/ $20 at the door. Seating is Limited!  Call 356-9980 or visit www.theaterinthewood.org to purchase tickets and for a list of all upcoming events.

“We had such a great turnout the last time these guys were here. We love their sound and energy and can’t wait for this week’s show!” says Carrie Costello of Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.

With their unusual sound, a blend of old timey bluegrass, thoughtful indie rock, and classic pop twitches a la early Beatles, they bring their audience a best of both worlds scenario: timeless music that is at once unquestionably danceable and haltingly listenable. The feverish beats from Jake Greenlaw are engulfing, and his energy captivating…the whole band provides vocals and lyrics that are self reflexive and without pretence…the melodies and complex tonal structures from Joe Nelson on guitar and Colin Gulley on banjo are dulcet, frolicking, even headbanging, pieces of artistry, built from chops that prove hands down they’re worth their salt as musicians. Their music is the kind that builds a following because it is pan-generic, yet respectful of the greats, and mindful of the nuances of their influences. Their music is attentive not only to their musical ancestry, but also to their contemporary audience. This is not a band that forces itself on a listener—this is a band that is sought by a listener.

The Theater in the Wood is a fundraising project of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, a charitable 501 (c)(3) non-profit. The net proceeds of the Theater activities go toward their regional Outreach programs, serving communities in Western Maine and Northern New Hampshire.