Matt Drake (singer/songwriter/producer) the creative force behind DODGER, slaves like a zombie possessed in his home studio. Congering relentlessly. It’s the only way to survive his ever maddening mind.
Originating from punk bands in his teens, Drake incorporates the DIY attitude and spastic rock into Dodger. He enlisted the help of guitarist Luke “Billy $” Muldoon, keyboardist Andrew Russell, bassist Ryan “Reggie” Regimbal, and drummer Stu Fazekas to complete a new vision: an epic, urban sound accompanied by heavy guitars, dancehall and Caribbean rhythms and mile a minute vocals aka “Hardcore Reggae.”
After spending a year in complete musical solitude the band emerged hungry, ready to devour the masses.
In 2004 Dodger landed five dates on the Onyx Hotel tour opening for Skye Sweetnam and Britney Spears. Drake was playing guitar for singer Sweetnam, when Britneys’ other opening act Kelis dropped out due to illness. Drake impromtly took the stage and held unsuspecting viewers captive with melodic reggae rage.
Since then, Dodgers had the privilege of sharing the stage with acts such as The Salads, Danko Jones, The Trews, Swollen Members, Bedouin Soundclash, Finger Eleven and been featured at Wakestock, (Toronto’s Wakeboard Festival) for the past two years.
During the 2006 Canadian Music week Festival, Jag Tanna, (I Mother Earth) witnessed the boys live and immediately felt the shockwave. Tanna produced and recorded Dodger’s first all-out studio debut Musth- born on August 30th at 11pm in Toronto’s legendary Lee’s Palace to a sold out crowd. Rave reviews followed and a nomination for best new band at Hamilton’s Music Awards. The band also scored the cover of The View (Hamilton’s Leading Alternative Magazine) this past fall.
With sold out shows in Toronto and across Ontario, Dodger’s army is building at the speed of sound. Everyone will be infected!
November 24th 2008
The Rawside Of... DODGER!
November 3rd 2008
New Dodger Track for FREE!*soon*
"Like to Get to Know You Well" will be free for download in the music player above!
Right now the myspace player won't allow downloads. We'll have it up as soon as the problem is fixed! Stay Tuned!
October 1st 2008
Busking for Change
April 17th 2008
Warped Tour Launch!
Warped Tour 2008 Press Conference: Watch it HERE
Can't wait to see you this summer @ Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal and Downsview park T.O.!
April 15th 2008
Dodger @ WARPED TOUR!
April 3rd 2008
Dodger on itunes!
March 31st, 2008
Superhero Indie Video
Scroll down to the video section below to watch Dodger's indie music video for "Superhero"! (Winner of the best indie video EVER MADE at the MTV Video Awards) Filmed, directed and edited by our own Matty D. Enjoy!
January 24th, 2008
Dodger Gives Myspace a Facelift!
You've probably noticed the DOPE new layout Dodgers sporting now! Thanks to our girl at Metal F Designs for the hot new look!
November 14th, 2007
Nominated at Hamilton's Music Awards
Dodger has been nominated for a Dofasco Hamilton Music Awards in the category of The Hamilton Spectator New Artist/Group of the Year! The awards take place on Sunday November 18, 2007 at 6PM at Hamilton Place Great Hall with hosts Tom Wilson and Cathy Jones of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
October 30th, 2007
"Musth" Dodger's Debut CD out NOW!
Thursday August 30 at Lee's Palace in Toronto "Musth" is born!
Produced by Jagori Tanna on his record label, Upper Left Side Music.
Check out a review at www.torontomusicscene.ca
Sold out crowd! Thanks for the Support!
October 10th, 2007
Dodger on the Cover of "VIEW"
Pick up your copy this month!
"As a small child working in the steel plants of Hamilton, I always dreamed I'd end up on the cover of View, Hamilton's entertainment magazine. This week my dream has become a reality."- Billy $
www.viewmag.com
Hi Dodger, Thanks for the add. Be sure to check out our show every Monday Night at www.k94rocks.com from 8-11 pm et. Join us in the chatroom and meet musicians, industry people, and listeners while hearing great music, interviews, concert listings etc. Hope to see you there. Brad(SFD) and Tammy(TLM) TTRRS
Transpiration Mix Hi, download and listen to my new Transpiration Mix and give me some feedback, please. Click the download button to get the Mix. For booking write a short message to my account.
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Watchen you boys on tv was fucken rad tonight hahah .. New Years is going to be EpIC!! Never quit Dodger you are mad insperation for us all.. Peace & respect see you soon! Siklid!
hey, i found you guys through a couple of friends you have that i found earlier this week. you guys have a nice sound, we should play a gig sometime, you guys are rock ska, we're rock ragga / dnb. lemmie know what crowd size you could draw and i might be able to hook something up
HELLO…..I WAS JUST STOPPING BY TO CHECK OUT YOUR PAGE AND SEE WHAT MY NEW MYSPACE FRIEND IS ALL ABOUT ; ) THANKS FOR THE ADD...BEST WISHES TO YOU, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALWAYS!! IF YOU GET A CHANCE SIGN MY GUESTBOOK....IF YOU GET A CHANCE STOP BY AND READ MY BLOGS TO SEE WHAT I AM ALL ABOUT. HOPE YOU HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND!!! AND AS ALWAYS….KISS KISS FROM ATLANTA JEANA