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Toad is a collaboration between five like-minded folk who love music, dancing and delighting people with the magic of Toad. They are: | Toad is a collaboration between five like-minded folk who love music, dancing and delighting people with the magic of Toad. They are: | ||
[[ | '''[[Boris "Burning Elf" Connell]]''' - ([http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=619130948 Facebook])<br/> | ||
Boris is the creative mind that conceived and designed Toad and the sound system that rides inside it. Boris custom built the primary sound system for Toad, engineered to provide maximum clarity and volume with as little weight and power requirements as possible. Boris has been a DJ since the late 80s and has been involved in many events, festivals, parties and general mayhem. Boris is one of the Toad DJs. | Boris is the creative mind that conceived and designed Toad and the sound system that rides inside it. Boris custom built the primary sound system for Toad, engineered to provide maximum clarity and volume with as little weight and power requirements as possible. Boris has been a DJ since the late 80s and has been involved in many events, festivals, parties and general mayhem. Boris is one of the Toad DJs. | ||
Lori "Lollygoa" Connell - ([http://www.facebook.com/lollygoa Facebook])<br/> | '''Lori "Lollygoa" Connell''' - ([http://www.facebook.com/lollygoa Facebook])<br/> | ||
Lori is the Toad "mommy" and personal stylist to Toad. Lori ensures that the Toad crew functions properly and that Toad is always appropriately fit and styled. Lori is a personal trainer and rehab specialist and has spent many years dancing, costuming, producing magical events and generally making people happy. | Lori is the Toad "mommy" and personal stylist to Toad. Lori ensures that the Toad crew functions properly and that Toad is always appropriately fit and styled. Lori is a personal trainer and rehab specialist and has spent many years dancing, costuming, producing magical events and generally making people happy. | ||
Trevor Stow - ([http://www.facebook.com/trevor.stow Facebook])<br/> | '''Trevor Stow''' - ([http://www.facebook.com/trevor.stow Facebook])<br/> | ||
Trevor is a software engineer by trade and has been instrumental in the Toad project from the start. Trevor's research and planning skills and many hours of assistance in the design and fabrication have been instrumental in bringing Toad to the masses. | Trevor is a software engineer by trade and has been instrumental in the Toad project from the start. Trevor's research and planning skills and many hours of assistance in the design and fabrication have been instrumental in bringing Toad to the masses. | ||
[[ | '''[[David "DK" Katz]]''' - ([http://www.facebook.com/DavidFKatz Facebook]) DK is one of the Kostume Kult board members and produces events for KK, including the 2011 theme camp at Burning Man. DK is the publicist and booking manager for Toad as well as one of the Toad DJs. DK is an attorney by trade, although he is hesitant to admit it. | ||
Anastacia Spada - ([http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10908737 Facebook]) Anastacia is responsible for the graphic design behind Toad, including the logo and the laser cut Toad pendants which are loved by all. | '''Anastacia Spada''' - ([http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10908737 Facebook]) Anastacia is responsible for the graphic design behind Toad, including the logo and the laser cut Toad pendants which are loved by all. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 6 March 2012
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Biography
Toad was born out of a desire to bring the first ever mobile sound vehicle to the Frostburn festival in PA in February of 2011. Toad was a huge hit at the festival and provided sound a lighting for the effigy burn.
Toad was the hit of the 2011 NYC Dance Parade and the Dance Festival which followed in Thompkins Square Park.
In June 2011, Toad roamed Governor's Island for three days as part of the FIGMENT NYC annual interactive art event. Toad played music all day and delighted the crowds with his hinged opening mouth and bright red tongue.
Toad was a major participant in the 2011 PEX Summerfest in Darlington, MD. For three days, Toad hosted a number of excellent DJs and created a roving dance party which moved all over the campgrounds and even visited the Pool.
Toad will be attending the Escape2NY festival in Southhampton On August 5-7th, and bringing its special brand of party to a brand new event!
Toad will be traveling out to Burning Man and camping with Kostume Kult for the 2011 Rites of Passage festival. Toad will be hooked up to a giant mushroom and moss bed art car and will be able to go way out into deep playa to spread the magic of Toad and music!
Awards
Toad won 4th Place at the 2011 Miss Frostburn beauty pageant, and judges remarked upon Toad's fabulous looks and wonderful sounds.
Toad was the recipient of an Art Grant award for the 2011 PEX Summerfest in Darlington, MD
Personal Information
Toad is available to light up the night (or day) with its amazing presence. Inquire for more details.
WHO IS TOAD: Toad is a collaboration between five like-minded folk who love music, dancing and delighting people with the magic of Toad. They are:
Boris "Burning Elf" Connell - (Facebook)
Boris is the creative mind that conceived and designed Toad and the sound system that rides inside it. Boris custom built the primary sound system for Toad, engineered to provide maximum clarity and volume with as little weight and power requirements as possible. Boris has been a DJ since the late 80s and has been involved in many events, festivals, parties and general mayhem. Boris is one of the Toad DJs.
Lori "Lollygoa" Connell - (Facebook)
Lori is the Toad "mommy" and personal stylist to Toad. Lori ensures that the Toad crew functions properly and that Toad is always appropriately fit and styled. Lori is a personal trainer and rehab specialist and has spent many years dancing, costuming, producing magical events and generally making people happy.
Trevor Stow - (Facebook)
Trevor is a software engineer by trade and has been instrumental in the Toad project from the start. Trevor's research and planning skills and many hours of assistance in the design and fabrication have been instrumental in bringing Toad to the masses.
David "DK" Katz - (Facebook) DK is one of the Kostume Kult board members and produces events for KK, including the 2011 theme camp at Burning Man. DK is the publicist and booking manager for Toad as well as one of the Toad DJs. DK is an attorney by trade, although he is hesitant to admit it.
Anastacia Spada - (Facebook) Anastacia is responsible for the graphic design behind Toad, including the logo and the laser cut Toad pendants which are loved by all.