Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Jayhawks, Sixpence None the Richer

Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Jayhawks, and Sixpence None the Richer are hitting the road for the Good Intentions Tour! The three bands are bringing their signature sound to audiences across the country, including a stop in Bellingham, Washington.

Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad the Wet Sprocket, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, first captured audiences in the late 1980s with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic sound. Rising to prominence with albums like Fear (1991) and Dulcinea (1994), the group became known for hits such as “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I Want,” and “Good Intentions.” Toad’s ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world.

Throughout their career, Toad the Wet Sprocket has maintained a deep appreciation for their dedicated fanbase, whose unwavering support has allowed them to continue making music on their own terms. Whether through live performances, new recordings, or reimagining classic tracks, the band remains committed to delivering music that resonates with longtime listeners and new audiences alike. Their connection with fans is at the heart of everything they do, making every tour and release a shared experience.

The Jayhawks

Formed in 1985 from a thriving Minnesota music scene, The Jayhawks forged their own path with a sound that defied trends and garnered lasting acclaim. Over four decades, the band has released 11 albums and countless memorable live shows, soaring to unexpected heights while winning the admiration of critics, fans, and fellow musicians alike.

Following two independent releases in the 80s, The Jayhawks signed with American Recordings in 1991 and spent the next decade delivering five groundbreaking albums. International tours and widespread acclaim followed, even as the band weathered the 1995 departure of founding member Mark Olson. A mid-2000s hiatus gave way to a celebrated reunion of the 1994 lineup, culminating in a new studio album in 2011 and two years of touring that reintroduced their timeless sound with audiences new and old.

In 2014, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Louris led a late 90s lineup on tour in support of three reissued albums released in 1997-2003, ultimately recording their ninth studio album in 2016. Their 2018 album, Back Roads And Abandoned Motels, featured The Jayhawks renditions of songs Louris had co-written with other artists, alongside two new compositions.

In 2020, The Jayhawks released XOXO, their 11th studio album, recorded the previous year in Minnesota — a fitting tribute to the band’s roots.

Sixpence None the Richer

Sixpence None the Richer is an American alternative rock band best known for their hit single “Kiss Me,” which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top-10 song in 16 countries. “Kiss Me” continues to rise in popularity, regularly appearing in Shazam’s weekly Top 200 songs, going viral on TikTok, and frequently appearing in film, television, and advertisements worldwide. In July of 2024 “Kiss Me” was RIAA certified 3-times platinum.

While primarily known for top-40 pop radio hits, Sixpence None the Richer’s live shows are full of guitar riffs, aggressive bass, and pounding drums. Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum have reunited with classic members Dale Baker and Justin Cary to begin their next chapter, touring extensively for the first time since 2013 and releasing an all-new EP titled Rosemary Hill in 2024. The driving force behind Slocum’s riff-based guitar rock is the creative rhythm section of bassist Justin Cary and drummer Dale Baker. Cary has played bass for Sixpence since 1997, and in 2024 Baker returned to Sixpence after a 23 year break. In 2022, it became apparent to Slocum and Nash that not only did they want to write, record, and play shows as Sixpence again, but that it was important for Baker to be a part of it. Cary and Baker describe Sixpence as a family, with the relationships between the four members as paramount.

As Rosemary Hill begins, Nash sings, “In the eye of the storm, I’m gonna thread the needle.” Now three decades after Nash met her musical partner Slocum in New Braunfels, Texas, Sixpence is threading the needle in the sweet spot they have often longed for throughout a stormy yet momentous career. While Sixpence has been Nashville-based for most of their career, Rosemary Hill reveals they are at heart a Texas band. The title track cites the street Slocum grew up on, and two of the six new songs are an attempt to immortalize Slocum and Nash’s hometown.