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Hot Toddy Biography Based in Fredericton, NB, Hot Toddy is Thom Swift (acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals), Joel LeBlanc (electric guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Tom Easley (double bass, vocals). The trio combines an inventive blend of roots, blues and jazz accompanied by mischievous lyrics, unique storytelling and driving rhythms. In 2004, Hot Toddy released their fifth album, The Salty Sessions, Vol. II. The CD features a strong focus on songwriting, offering 16 original songs that reflect everyday life and the various influences of each band member. “Just about anything inspires us to write,” says Easley. “Artists, love, the weather, travel, a TV show, a good book, seeing something that moves you, all the tools of songwriting are employed by the three of us.” Hot Toddy also adds to their already dynamic sound with guest appearances from pianist Bill Stevenson and drummer Geoff Arsenault. Like its predecessor, The Salty Sessions, Vol. I, the album was recorded live off-the-floor at...