Straw Dogs’ were formed in Kilmarnock in 1999 by members of the punk rock tribute outfit
‘Last Years Men’. For the previous 6 years the band had been playing the pubs and clubs of Ayrshire and Glasgow with a degree of success but wanted to play more and more songs of the band they all felt an affinity with, ‘Stiff Little Fingers’.
Named after the rasping SLF anthem they began to play further afield picking up fans at every gig. Through a mutual friend ‘Jake Burns’, (front-man of Stiff Little Fingers) heard the ‘Straw Dogs’ Demo and sent an email expressing his approval, giving a positive review of the 5 tracks and his blessing to carry on which has given Straw Dogs kudos and set them apart from tribute bands.
2008 and Straw Dogs have 100’s of gigs under their belt playing all over the U.K and become a well recognised and respected fixture in the U.K punk scene, opening up for acts such as: The U.K Subs, The Damned, The Dead Kennedys and the Vibrators, to name a few.
Straw Dogs seek to entertain and send punk fans on a nostalgic voyage through SLF’s back catalogue of anthems such as Alternative Ulster, Gotta Get Away, Nobody’s Hero and Suspect Device, to name a few.
A line up shuffle with new members makes Straw Dogs sound more energetic and authentic to the sound that Stiff Little Fingers created. The addition of ‘Faither’ as front man rekindles that Jake Burns raspy vocal.
Old faces such as ‘Craig Hammer Miller’ and his on stage camaraderie will be familiar to Straw Dogs fans, as will the steady beat brought by Kev McInally on Drums!
Straw Dogs are preparing a 10th anniversary tour in summer 2010. Lots of gigs will be played!!!! Dates and venues will be posted as soon as we get everything confirmred.
fuckin glad ur still about likes. didnt hear anything about yous for ages and just assumed ud all gone ur seperate ways. Ive got a mate whos new to Oi, never been to a gig like one of urs but i ken he would lap it up.
awrite straw dugs! seen your band a wee whilst ago, at the miners club in newtowngrange. you were playing with skababs, good stuff! tht clubs now shut down, but i was wondering if ul be playing around here anytime next year?
Awrite guys? Just a quick heads up - playing a rough and ready acoustic punk rock set at Dirty Martini's, Kilmarnock this Saturday night with CHRIS DEVOTION of the Elvis Suicide and Colin Hunter... Please come along, it will be absolutely awesome! I have a new 10-track record ("NOTHINGs GOING TO CHANGE E.P.") that I will be giving out to all comers on the night too!! Come along! ..
Just stopping by to say hi and give you some news. The new album 'Welcome To Murraysville' from Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
hey there! hope ur well! just a quick note to see if u or anyone u know in the area is interested in buying my remaining stock? Business shut down and need rid of a last couple of items before i move house! If you can think of anyone who might be interested please let me know! Thanks loads! :)
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I am negotiable about the price and can deliver to central scotland or buyer can come to me! Thanks for the support!
Hanx for the add, haha I see what you did there... You might be in an SLF cover band but that doesn't make it alright! Stevie, Hopefully catch you in Glasgow.
hello the big felli. hows things? see the gigs are coming in for you. well done pal. good to have you back on the scene. get a gig together sorted soon.
awrite straw dogs its scott form the paisley gig. remember... the one where my dad got up and sang lol. anyway al b at the SLF barrowlands concert. hope to see yoos up there
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