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39 Toes was formed early in the year of 2001 consisting of Jeff Matheson (guitar, piano, vocals), Kim Matheson (fiddle, mandolin), Jason Myers (guitar, penny whistle, vocals), and Bill Hall (accordian, bohdran). The group first performed at a local coffee house and quickly became noted for their warm stage presence and consistent live sound. For the next two years, the Toes soon found themselves in demand for private parties, club appearances and corporate gigs throughout New Brunswick.

By 2003, the band recorded and released their first (and only) CD entitled 'Right!', an exciting selection of traditional favourites as well as a tasteful choice of perky instrumentals. The disc helped get the band selected as New Brunswick showcasers at the 2004 East Coast Music Awards (ECMA's) in Newfoundland. Being spotlighted at the ECMA's brought on a stream of higher profile appearances including Saint John's Festival By The Sea, the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex, the Miramichi Irish Festival, as well Saint John's Salty Jam Festival.

Although the band members have always remained the best of friends, the Toes disbanded in the fall of 2006 to make way for new daytime careers. This Web site commemorates the five+ years that the band was actively together. However, don't be surprised if you stumble across a few Toes jamming at a local house party now and again...

The Toes made a lot of friends during their time together both on and off the stage. The following venues are some of the band's personal favorites:

• Canada Day Celebrations (first 'big' outdoor gig!) - Meehan's Cove, NB, Jul/01
• Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival - Rollo Bay, PEI, Jul/01
• Atlantic Balloon Fiesta - Sussex, NB, Sep/01 thru 04
• New Brunswick Highland Games - Fredericton, NB, Jul/02 & 03
• Romig's Barn Dances, Grand Harbour, Grand Manan, NB, Aug/01 thru 03
• 2003 Bathurst-Campbellton Canada Winter Games - Bathurst, NB, Mar/03
• Moncton Irish Fest - Moncton, NB, Mar/03
• St. Andrews Summer Musical Series - St. Andrews, NB, Jul/03
• CD Launch Parties - HRAA Lodge, Hammond River & Sessions Café, Rothesay, NB, Sep/03
• East Coast Kitchen Party Concert - Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB, Oct/03
• 2004 EMCA Roots Room Showcase - O'Reilly's Pub, St. John's, NF, Feb/04
• 2004 Festival By The Sea - Pugsley Park, Saint John, NB, Aug/04
• 47th Miramichi Folksong Festival - James M. Hill Theatre, Miramichi City, NB, Aug/04
• St. Patty's Celebrations - 3 Mile Entertainment Complex, Saint John, NB, Mar/05 & 06
• Miramichi Irish Festival - Miramichi City, NB, Jul/05
• Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game Music Showcases - Harbour Station, Saint John, NB, Feb/06
• 32nd Annual Radical Speed Sport Car Show - Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB, Apr/06
• 2006 Salty Jam Festival - Saint John, NB, Jul/06

You can check out selected pictures of these events in the Toes' photo archive.

Ever since the band began calling themselve's 39 Toes, questions about where the name came from hurled about at concerts, interviews and even newspaper articles. The mystery of the 'missing digit' was kept secret by tight-lipped bandmates who riddled and joked their way around the subject throughtout the life of the band. Shortly after the Toes name was launched a group pact was made to refrain from public appearances in bare feet or open-toed sandles. In addition, you'd be very hard pressed to find a photograph of the band where any of their left feet are exposed.

But, in spite the band's best efforts, some dilligent fans have since figured it out. They say the answer can be found "in the far corner of Sessions Café in Rothesay, NB. If you look up at the ceiling tiles, the corner tile bears the Toes' secret." But, off course, you'd have to go there and see for yourself...'cause the former band members still won't give you a straight answer!

It seems each member of the band has moved on. All four members have been busy with new daytime career endeavours. All are still actively involved in music and you can follow their individual path by checking out their new contact information here.