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Dog OK
Indie / Alternative / Rock

"I'm OK. You're OK. Dog OK."

Pennsylvania/Ohio,
United States

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Dog OK: General Info
Member Since6/4/2005
Band Websitedog-ok.com
Band MembersPatrick, guitar, vocals;
Jon, bass, vocals;
Pokey, drums.
InfluencesR.E.M., U2, The Beatles, Catherine Wheel, Weezer, Coldplay, Radiohead, Lush, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Blur, Oasis, The Cure, Pink Floyd, Travis, Pixies, Ride, The Police, Nirvana, The Replacements, Lemonheads, They Might Be Giants, Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker, Ramones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones, Beck, Stereophonics, The Shins, Rob Dickinson.
Sounds LikeR.E.M., Violent Femmes, Lemonheads, Dead Milkmen ...
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 25 2008 10:00P
The B & O Station (Rust Belt Brewing Co.) Youngstown, Ohio

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   About Dog OK
07.25.2008 flier

The story of Dog OK isn't about talent or luck, but it is about persistence. It's not about wanting to be a star. It's about wanting to be yourself. It's not so much about never giving up as it is about always coming back to what means the most to you. It's a story about hearing songs and wanting to write songs. It's about hearing music and wanting to be a part of it.

  The history of Dog OK really begins during Patrick's high school days when he first heard the music of bands such as R.E.M., U2 and The Beatles and he wanted to write his own songs. So he began writing lyrics and learning to play guitar. Playing and performing never came naturally to Patrick, but his band experience began during his college days and he went on to record as a member of the Spring Beagles, Puzzle Dogs, Blinkdog and At This Remove. He has also been a member of Inspector 13 and several other short-lived acts, but the idea for a band named Dog OK stems back to his college days. Eventually he turned to recording as a solo artist, playing all the instruments himself and performing solo acoustic shows, but the first choice was always to be in a band.
 
Both Jon and Pokey are members of The Youngstown Tramps. Jon also records as Jonny Locomotive and is also a member of the Mill Creek Boyz. Pokey has also been a member of several band including Inspector 13, The Trash Boyz, The Barking Hippos, NHRA, Manifold Stud, STML and the Crissie McCree Band.
 
Patrick first met bassist Jon Locketti at an open mic show in Youngstown, Ohio. Jon was performing as a member of The Youngstown Tramps. Neither Jon nor Pokey knew it at the time, but even then Patrick was considering them as possible members for Dog OK. Later Jon saw a note Patrick had placed on his MySpace page looking for musicians to play live shows. Jon's first choice was to play drums for Dog OK, but eventually decided to become the band's bassist when The Youngstown Tramps' drummer Pokey, who like Patrick was also a former member of Inspector 13, agreed to drum for the band.

So many years after the initial idea, Dog OK was a real band.







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GigDoggy





Jul 24 2008 8:32 AM

This link is a blog for touring bands:

www. gigdoggy. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.
Comes along with news on web technologies, music industry trends and recording gizmos

Enjoy,

GigDoggy
The Youngstown Tramps





Jul 24 2008 3:36 PM

Super Duper Saturday Shindig Show at the Royal Oaks

The Youngstown Tramps can’t play due to an emergency. And so instead of cancelling the show, Jonny Locomotive (of the Youngstown Tramps) and The Undercover Saints (from Pittsburgh) will be playing. Jonny Locomotive will be performing some Tramps tunes and other tunes with just an acoustic guitar. It should be a very rare occasion, so don't miss it. All for an unbelievably low cover charge of $2 (to help the Undercover Saints cover their gas costs). Free Youngstown Tramps CDs will be available at the show.
Janie Andreatta (JNEE27)





Jul 20 2008 2:04 PM

hello how are ya? me ok working alot,i have been making songs just havent finished them lol i bought a takamine acoustic i like it alot,good for recording and live,how have u been good i hope ,still been playing out,i want to come out one night if i ever get off work lol keep in touch bye for now
Karlee Reader





Jul 19 2008 10:56 PM

Thanks for the kind words! I like your music :-D
The Youngstown Tramps





Jul 14 2008 8:07 PM

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Rust Belt Brewing Company





Jul 12 2008 7:43 PM

Rust Belt Brewing Company welcomes Dog OK! Performing at the B&O Station on July 25th!
Absent





Jul 7 2008 4:28 PM

Hello, hope all is good just dropping by to say our album is now only £2+postage, for 12 tracks on limited edition cd our shop is http://d67. bigcartel. com, thanks and take care, Absent.
The Youngstown Tramps





Jul 7 2008 12:20 PM

July 11th at The Legendary......Cedars Lounge in beautiful downtown Youngstown

Rockin' and Rollin' and a whole lotta goin on with

The Youngstown Tramps and November Loop

$5 at the door

Free CDs available to everyone in attendance (The Youngstown Tramps debut self-titled, self-released full-length album)

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Canja Rave





Jul 6 2008 2:25 PM

hi! we are happy that you could make it on our show! really nice meeting you, hope to be back there soon!
chris & paula.
Gearin





Jun 27 2008 7:35 PM

Put your left foot in and put your left foot out, you do the hokey pokey and you shake it all about.
Grand Fury





Jun 22 2008 10:30 AM

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valley24





Jun 17 2008 6:44 PM

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The Youngstown Tramps





Jun 16 2008 5:35 AM

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Deaf By Arms





Jun 14 2008 9:16 AM

Not a problem. Flip it around and it's God KO (or KO God)...coincidence????? We think not!
Trevor Q. Murphy





Jun 8 2008 7:09 PM

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Proof of Purpose Required





Jun 5 2008 1:20 PM

Awesome to hear that!! Congrats!!!
Proof of Purpose Required





Jun 5 2008 12:52 PM

Thanks!!! Im ok how are you??
The Youngstown Tramps





Jun 4 2008 4:49 PM

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OhM





Jun 2 2008 7:04 PM

Good job fellas at Stooges in Salem Friday!

First time for me seeing Dog OK as a full band, and i was very impressed.

Good sound, good energy. Looked like you were having a good time, and we were too.

Thanks for sticking around for our 1st set.

More shows to come I am sure.

peace

Greg
strange flower





May 29 2008 8:16 AM

hey thanks! =)
OhM





May 27 2008 1:57 PM

Pat to the Rick!

Whats up buddy...

Got your phone message... hope to call you this eve...

Hope to see you in Salem this weekend.

Peace...

G Rock
The Slow Learners





May 22 2008 6:14 PM

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DriNKin N YouNgsToWn!!!!!