D.O.G 

The Department of Gruff

D.o.G is an all singing all playing comedy pastiche band in complete dog regalia. There is no other band like it in the world. All your favourite dog characters brought to life.
Well loved tunes such as Abba's Pooper-Scopper, The Village People's RSPCA and many more dished up by this pack of versatile mutts.
Shows can be taylored for the audience from family to adult with added games and audience participation if desired.

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Photo credit: D Pickens

G.A.S.P (global acoustic sound parade)

D.o.G use this name when they take to the street as a Fantastic procession brass and percussion street band ,with or without dog masks. Great musicianship playing styles from New Orleans to Funk  with Visually eye  catching style. No need for amplification. Can Play anywhere.
Community involvement is possible with workshops.

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Black Dog / White dog

A duo of sax/recorder and accordion.
​This can be adapted for any style from sea shanties to jazz.

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Lone Dog

Solo sax in any style appropriate to the event.

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Meet the Band

Shirley Basset
​Lead singer and guitarist.
Close friend of Elvis. Don't call him Shirley

Pet
​All things blowing.
Ex raver. Has appeared on TV (very small parts)

Larry
Double bass.
He's the wise cracker in the group - if he's taken his meds!

Terry
Accordion and trumpet.
Big in the Animal Rights world. Don't get him started!

Butch
Drummer.
A rescue dog trying to be on his best behaviour. Very confused.

Lolitta Lovechops
Nina has clairvoyent powers. Cross her paw with a goodboy and she'll tell you anything.