Hot Toddy is one of the east coast’s favourite acoustic acts. Comprised of Thom Swift, acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals; Joel Leblanc, lead guitar, harmonica, vocals and Tom Easley acoustic bass and vocals, this award winning Fredericton based trio is one of a kind!

They are known for their alternative acoustic roots and blues stylings and a live show that is full of improvisation and impromptu musical journeys that delight their audiences. Hot Toddy has developed what is fast becoming known as a New Brunswick roots and blues sound: organic, folky, funky and full of groove. They push the boundaries of the familiar and will captivate all who listen, creating a truly memorable experience. Their seven albums have all been critically acclaimed and rank high on reviewers’ lists.

Hot Toddy are regulars on the Canadian Festival scene and have played the prestigious Newport Folk Festival in the US, the Blue Balls Festival in Switzerland and the Vienna Jazz Festival in Austria. They are often heard on independent radio in the US and Canada and have been highlighted on the CBC a number of times. When they tour Hot Toddy wins fans wherever they play.

Their musical prowess is second to none. On stage Hot Toddy can “rip it up”, throwing an audience into a frenzy or hold them in the palms of their hands with an original ballad. They have opened for such diverse performers as jazz great Bill Frisell and country icon Dolly Parton. Hot Toddy has also become a favourite collaborator with such notables as Flamenco great Juan Martin, Harmonica wizard Mike Stevens and Bluegrass legend Raymond McLain as well as New Brunswick comrades Isaac and Blewett.

As one reviewer said Hot Toddy is clearly “One of a kind!”