Friday, October 25, 2019

A long running rock and roll jam band with an extended family of musicians in both Maryland and Virginia. The Dog Band started as a rock/r&b/rockabilly band. In 1982 with Bob Swan, Bob Staples and Jared Wedmore in Kensington Maryland. Over the years, the band evolved. In 1984 Dave Ingalls, Carla Thomas, Jeff Cooperman and Randee Wilson entered the scene adding a jazz/ swing influence. The band headquarters moved to Reston Virginia, evolved again, and took a new direction enjoying a lot of Allman Brothers Band influence. Fast forward to 2016. DOUG FRASER enters the scene. The Dog Band finds new direction and Jeanne Swan came to sing with the band, adding to the country flavor. Truly a ‘Beltway’ band.