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Charles Caskey, Nina Doherty, Joel Daniel, Cozy Gazelle
Please take a moment to visit the following places that have been very supportive:
Burgers and Brew
KDVS
Line of Best Fit
Hear Ya Blog
The Davis Enterprise
Sophia's Thai Bar
Charles maintains a blog here for things amp and recording-related: Noise Booze
They are, mostly, music lovers who like hanging out together and playing music--the kind that makes people forget about all the stressful stuff that accompanies living, even if it's just for the length of a song.
Commentary...
"Like Hootie & the Blowfish, Shayna and the Bulldog are actually a quartet of humans—no animals—and they've just sent their first album, States, out into the world. Like Hootie, every song sounds suspiciously like a hit, but unlike Hootie, this band is actually really good. Fans of Hootie (if there are any of those left) will take comfort in the durability of their classic rock sound, but others will appreciate the inventive, crackling songwriting. Check out the way "Expatriate" transforms from a bittersweet midnight ballad into a bright and boppy sing-along, or how "Again Today" sounds like a jackknife-sharp dialogue between early Tom Petty and current-day Patterson Hood. There's nary a misstep from the Davis, California, band—States is as good a debut as you'll hear this year." - The Portland Mercury
"California pop rock with a singer/songwriter flair." - Perfect Porridge
"...you can hear influences from their Cali roots, all the way to Motown and the Honky Tonks." - antiMUSIC
"Shayna and the Bulldog...makes sun-kissed, twangy indie rock that will satisfy the part of you that misses Whiskeytown and “Being There”-era Wilco." - Bend Bulletin
"Very pleasant alt-country on [States]...There's not a bad song on the record." - WLUR radio 91.5 FM
"We’ve grown especially fond of Shayna and the Bulldog, who have an awesomely Dr. Dog-ish sound – which is a very good thing." - The Source Weekly
"If a band could personify a season, Shayna and the Bulldog would be summer. This four-member Davis band is bluegrass meets rock n' roll, bringing the kind of energy and catchy lyrics to their songs that make you want to get out and enjoy the sunny weather."
- The California Aggie
"... a band with a guitar tone that is definitely West Coast and sunny...some tracks are good engough for inclusion on a local Nuggets alike collection of Californian indie pop in about twenty years or so (sic). Kids In A Movie and Again Today in particular show that there is potential for musical growth." - Here Comes the Flood
“'States' is the best local album I've heard in some time: just what this band needs to hit it big."- Davis Enterprise
"You guys are better than a street corner!"
- Unknown bystander, Sacramento, CA
best of luck with your show at the Mix here in Seattle. i'll try to make it out if i can. if you need a band to fill out the bill please consider my Rock & Roll band Hicks n' Hicks www.myspace.com/hicksnhicks
Welcome Shayna and the Bulldog, I am glad you liked my pages and sent a request. This is my professional page where I love to network great talent such as yours. Great to see you will be playing here in Tucson, I will try to come out to see you at the Red Room. Keep up the great work. Peace, Love, and Light. Earthgirltucson / Earthgirl
Hey Shayna & the Bulldog(s) Thanks for the invite. I wish I could make it, but already have plans. I checked out a couple of songs...catchy :) You'll rock the house for sure. Let me know when your coming through again. Have a safe tour Erik
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