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Toads Place marks 50 years of big acts in New Haven
New Haven's Toads Place on a narrow street near Yale celebrates 50 years hosting world famous acts from the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to U2 and Bruce Springsteen. Owner Brian Phelps recalls booking life changing shows since 1976 with promoter Jim Koplik shaping a venue known for genre spanning concerts and intimate performances.
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