The Rex Complex – Toad, Cambridge – 7.4.09

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The People(s)

The Rex Complex consisting of (at least this night) Rex, Jeremy and Greg.

The Place

TOADis a small neighborhood bar and music club featuring live music seven nights a week (never a cover!) Intimate and inviting, Toad boasts a huge range of local rockers, in addition to our legendary bartenders. As the Boston Globe says, “ Toad is a find in every sense of the word. From the nightly no-cover music (which has attracted a cult following) to the neighborly vibe, to the dozen or so microbrews on tap, it’s a one-of-a-kind bar and music club with a one-of-every-kind crowd.” Toad is located at 1912 Mass. Ave., right next door to Christopher’s – a perfect spot for a meal before the music or a late night bite! Toad is a 21+ club.

The “Thing”

The thing about The Rex Complex on this Independence night in this place was that no matter the crowd size, temperment or general mood of the room (slow to build due to 4th BBqs and fireworks), Rex and Co. seem to not give a shit in the slightest, and come out swinging with a show that verges on aggravated assault. I will never attempt to define what the Rex Complex plays, because definition seems to be pointless when trying to capture such raw energy, that literally jumps off the stage and screams how good it is right in your face. 

Warning: May scare frequent americana fans that frequent the Toad…and I think Rex loves that.