The Rain Dogs are four talented musicians who have come together to share a love of American roots music. Creating a timeless sound all their own, they pay tribute to the old southern string bands and classic blues masters. Playing songs that have weathered the generations, the Rain Dogs perform music ranging in style from old time jug band blues & boogie woogie up thru the driving rhythms of early rock & roll.
Working within a framework of acoustic & resophonic guitars, washboard, bass, mandolin, piano & harmonica, the band covers material from artists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Mississippi Sheiks, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt & Bo Carter, along with originals.
• Jim Herbert: Vocals, slide, lead & fingerpicking guitar
• Karla Peterie: Vocals, washboard, mandolin & guitar
• Mike Roark: Piano, vocals & harmonica
• Phil Smith: Bass & vocals
It's 3 o'clock in the morning and I can't find a Rain Dog to jam with. I miss and absolutely love each and every one of you dogs. Thankfully I got your discs to transition me back to the real world. Can't tell you how much I miss pointing at someone and shouting "Rain Dog." Sunday morning I didn't know what to do ... until I put on a Rain Dog disc, danced around my living room, pointed my "Phil Wiggins Appreciation Clapper" at the stereo and shouted "RAIN DOG!!!" It's all better now, but I still miss you.
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