FORT THOMAS, KENTUCKY, July 29, 2026 – Iconic ‘90s alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket, has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas, KY and will be performing on Saturday, September 19 at 9pm.
Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a defining force in alternative rock for four decades. Formed in Santa Barbara, California, the band rose to prominence with their 1991 platinum-selling album Fear, which produced the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hits “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean.” Their follow-up album, Dulcinea (1994), also achieved platinum status and featured fan favorites “Fall Down” and “Windmills.”
Known for their heartfelt songwriting and signature harmonies, Toad the Wet Sprocket has sold millions of albums worldwide and has appeared on major tours alongside artists such as The Cranberries and Hootie & the Blowfish. Their music has also been featured in popular films and television shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek, Empire Records, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and the platinum-selling Friends soundtrack…