Original Line-up:
Patty Schemel - drums
Annette Billesbach - bass
Cathy Watson - lead guitar
Helen Halloran - vocals/rhythm guitar
Mara Dralle - vocals
Doll Squad (new for 2008):
Mike Soldano (aka Mikey Doll) - lead guitar
Annette Billesbach - bass
Mara Funk - vocals
Miss Hell'N - rhythm & acoustic guitar, vocals
Rich Evans (aka Dicky Doll) - drums
Doll Squad has reformed as a new band for 2008. If Patty Schemel and/or Cathy Watson can make it back for a reunion show this year we will do one or two shows with them. At any rate, look for a newly reconstituted version of the band to play sometime in the summer with a mix of old and new tunes!
Influences
Sweet, Redd Kross, Go-Gos, X, The Clash, Joan Jett, Bangles, Runaways, Sonny & Cher
Sounds Like
Redd Kross meets the Partridge Family.
Here we are covering another Seattle 80's band, The Allies:
Doll Squad was formed by Helen & Mara after they performed together in a loose-knit group of musicians called "The Corn Dogs." They decided that they needed to form a rock band, and they were determined to find an all-female line-up. Cathy was the first person they found, followed by Patty, who was suggested to us by drummer Bon Von Wheelie of Girl Trouble. Annette was the last ingredient we needed to create our rock & roll monster. The band was together from 1987 - 1989, and in that time we appeared on the Spud Goodman Show, and in two straight to video movies - "Rock & Roll Mobster Girls" (which also features Girl Trouble, Cat Butt, Scott McCoughey, Jeff Simmons, and Jim Rose), and "Attack of the Hideo-Poid." An excerpt from "R&R Mobster Girls" featuring Helen is also in the movie Hype. We were the featured band at the Vogue for a Subpop Sunday, and we shared the bill with Nirvana at the Central Tavern (a show they showed up for, but decided not to play due to sparse attendance). Our very first show was at our friend Jim May's wonderful venue - the Community World Theater in Tacoma, with Girl Trouble and Cat Butt. Patty went on to play drums for such notable bands as Kill Sybil, Hole, and Juliette Lewis & the Licks. Helen (now known as Miss Hell'N) used to sing & play in Los Peligrosos. Mara still sings & occasionally performs with her husband Carl Funk, formerly of the Allies. More photos & possibly more songs will be posted here in the future.
Doll Squad re-formed in 2008 with original members Mara, Annette & Helen. They have been joined by Mike Soldano on lead guitar, and Rich Evans on drums. They have played three shows in 2008, and look forward to doign a few more in 2009. Stay tuned!
Doll Squad would like to thank everyone who has come out to see our reunion shows in 2008. We're having a blast!
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In association with Burning Hearts Burlesque I will be appearing at "Bad Motor Booty" night on Thursday Nov 19th at Club Motor (1950 1st Ave S) opening solo for Joey "The Saint" & The A-men as part of this monthly event. Come hear some Dirty Blues, drink some rotgut Booze! It is only $10! Don’t miss it!
Joey "The Saint" & The A-Men PLUS Howlin' Houndog (solo) 19 Nov 2009, 08:00 PM - Club Motor (Bad Motor Booty night) 1950 1st Ave S. Seattle, Washington US Cost:$10
The Tiger Lounge is the new hip place. Located in Georgetown right near the Seattle Design Center on S. Orcas just off of 4th Ave S.
Bra's for the Cause (with Howlin' Houndog & Joey "The Saint" & the A-Men) 17 Oct 2009, 09:00 PM - The Tiger Lounge 412 S Orcas St Seattle, Washington 98108
OK so we have been nice and pretty so far, but now it is time to get "down & dirty"! Howlin' Houndog & The Infamous Loosers will be playing with our sax player's band Joey "The Saint" and the A-Men at Tiger Lounge down in Georgetown here in Seattle on Saturday Oct 17th.
Joey "The Saint" and the A-men will be serving up the nastiest (but tasteful) "Dirty Blues" and warming up the crowd for the "Bras for the Cause" charity auction to support the fight against Breast Cancer. Then Joey will play with Howlin' Houndog in the Infamous Loosers (along with their full Horn Section!) Shakin' it down all night!
Come give us (and "Bras for the Cause") your support!
OK so on Friday August 21st we will be playing at the Dubliner (3517 Fremont Ave. N.) in Fremont with the Ronnie Pierce Jazz Band for a double bill of some of the finest musicians in Seattle, but some of them will also be playing in my band that night too! Come see the incredible talents of;
Robert McNaughty on Drums Dan Stanard on Bass Ronnie Pierce on alto Sax Joey "The Saint" St.John Ryan on Tenor Sax John "Terp" Terpin on Trombone
and Me/Howlin' Houndog on Vocal/Harp & Guitar
so come see us! Here are all the details!
8/21/2009 9:30 PM at The Dubliner in Fremont 3517 Fremont Ave N., Seattle, Washington 98103 Cost: $5
Hi Everybody What’s up ? Take a break to have a good time and go to our myspace homepage !! New song , new photos.. Thanks for your comment Hope you enjoy it !! Cheers THE BONY HIDE TEAM
Mark your calendars because this will be our only Full Band show in July!
Howlin Houndog & Infamous Loosers
23/07/2009 9:00 PM at Club Motor (Bad Motor Booty night)
1950 1st Ave S., Seattle, Washington
Cost: $10
In association with Burning Hearts Burlesque we will be appearing at
"Bad Motor Booty" night on Thursday July 23rd at Club Motor (1950 1st
Ave S) as part of their regular event there. We go on at 11 p.m. Come
and Shake Your Moneymaker! See you there.
Hey Gang! How's everybody? How's about a get together and practice sunday afternoons are good for me..Come on, I miss you guys .everybody has been asking when we are going to play again....
Thanks for adding us as friends! The Wilson Arts & Entertainment District is delighted to be welcoming the FIRST gallery to Historic Downtown Centralia - the Centralia Visual Arts Center & Gallery - slated to open in May 2009! The CVAC is a newly formed non-profit with the goal of serving and supporting regional artists through changing exhibitions, creating an arts based community education program, workshops, lectures, poetry readings, recitals and becoming a "third place" for community gathering.
We are on the GROW in Historic Downtown Centralia & looking forward to a summer FULL of great events - Stay Tuned!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - we have many volunteer opportunities available right now - - if you have some spare time and want to invest it in our growing downtown - - post us back and we can message you further details! :) BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN OUR DOWNTOWN! Become a part of the Friends of the Wilson Arts & Entertainment District Volunteer Group!
This weather is freaking crazy! Thank god that Spring is almost here!!! That reminds me, Saturday, March 21st, 2009 I am having a party at Hell's Kitchen. This party is a hiphop bash with 5 great performances (Nasty Left, Kalen W/ special guests! , ill G Sek,evergreen One w/ Todd Sykes, 10th & commerce) from the puget sound, that all know how to lay it down. Along with the music, Jager & Monster promo teams will be giving away free stuff. Dollsquad Gogo dancers & models will also be there. So remember not this coming Saturday but the following one, Hell's Kitchen will be the place to be. $5 / 8PM / 21+
