Terry Taylor: Guitars, Lead Vocals Mike Roe: Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals Derri Daugherty: Guitars, Lead Vocals Steve Hindalong: Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Last summer, with murmurs of great depression in the air, a band of great American musicians crammed themselves into an RV and took to the Mother Road, much like the Okies in Steinbeck’s masterpiece, seeking something like a new home. It was a noble undertaking and a foolish lark. They didn’t really know what they were looking for but they had hope that they would find it nonetheless in the journey itself.
They began in Chicago and followed the old broken highway as best they could for 2500 miles, through eight states in the tired heart of a once great land; mile by mile rediscovering bits and pieces of its former glory and collecting them as spiritual souvenirs. On this journey they encountered the vast congregation of the heartland and learned that the magic of the Mother Road flowed and still flows from the people who live on it and work off it and the souls who make their way upon it. Folks. Neighbors. Fellow travelers. The least of these my brethren. They received lessons in mercy, humility, hospitality, fortitude and grace from the salty, stalwart ilk of Americana lore and they glimpsed the face of Christ in the toothless grins of over-alled geezers and the hope-filled eyes of Navajo children.
The journey was not without its perils, however. In keeping with their moniker, they did get lost a few times; a few wrong turns here and there; a few missed turnoffs (especially that left turn in Albuquerque), and Lord knows, sitting in a motor home for three weeks will give anyone the Grapes of Wrath, but by and large they wended their way further up and further in, following the setting sun.
By forsaking the broad road and sticking to the scenic routes the four Lost Dogs found their way home. Not necessarily a new home, for California is the home of their forefathers, the home of half-remembered childhoods and simpler devotion. But to find the old home afresh, and to see it with the eyes of the heart is to find a spiritual home; which is, after all, the whole point of pilgrimage.
Through a new album of songs inspired by this expedition, the Dogs are getting ready to share their home movies with us all. The lights are dim, the coffee’s brewing and the slideshow is ready to start. Fourteen snapshots of a pilgrimage on the Glory Road, the Main Street of American culture, and believe me, it’s never looked quite like this before.
—Tom G
Lastly, we are keeping the donation options open until further notice. Please visit thelostdogs.com and click on "Shows" if you wish to make a donation.
We want to thank all of you who have been extremely generous in your donations. This project became a reality because of you!
Support The Lost Dogs as the journey becomes the music.
The Lost Dogs began as an exciting collaboration between four brilliant frontmen/songwriters, creating music that transcended the musical boundaries of their respective bands. Terry Taylor (DA, the Swirling Eddies), Gene Eugene (Adam Again), Derri Daugherty (The Choir), and Michael Roe (The 77s, MichaelRoe.com) over the past 16 years have released nine eclectic albums of traditional American music (country, folk, blues, rock) with a decidedly modern feel. Over the course of time, the Lost Dogs have built a loyal and growing base of alt-country and roots fans including genre artists such as Buddy and Julie Miller, the Kentucky Headhunters, and Phil Madeira.
In 2006, The Lost Dogs returned to the studio with help from Steve Hindalong (also of The Choir, who co-produced the Dogs’ previous two albums), Matt Slocum of Sixpence None the Richer, and Jerry Chamberlain of Daniel Amos, and created what most fans are calling one of their best albums yet, The Lost Cabin and the Mystery Trees. The Lost Dogs then hit the road for a tour of the United States in support of the project.
The Lost Dogs made it to the Santa Monica Pier and the "end of the road" beach party....
If you are interested in Tickets for our upcoming 2 day concert in Canton Ohio, featuring Mushroomhead, Saliva, (hed) pe, Smile Empty Soul, Beyond The Rage and more, send us a message and lets us know, we are taking orders NOW for the floor seating, which is the up close seating and its limited and reservations are going fast! On site camping also available. After hour party, Haunted Houses, and more! Also if you are interested in camping on site, reserve your spot NOW and get it half off! $50.00 for the weekend instead of $100.00 for your camp site! (you do NOT need to camp to see the show!)
Hope no one minds the plug... my book released earlier this year titled "God's Not Dead (And Neither Are We)" has interviews with many of Christian alt rock's creators, including Terry, Mike, Derri, and Steve talking about their lives then and now. More information is available on the book's Website http://godsnotdeadbook.com
I really appreciate your friendship and ALL your awesome support! We've been very fortunate to have just passed 38,900 MySpace friends, over 497,000 page views, over 432,000 song plays and YOU'VE HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. I'd be ever so grateful if you could bulletin your friends and ask them to add us too. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!
Guys,the new song clips sound amazing! Lookin' forward to hearing and seeing the cd/dvd when it's ready.Hey Mike,are you playin' thru a Vox in that video?
We hope you can join us for this 1st annual 3 day festival in Loganville,Ga. We are musicians helping women and childrens' shelters in our North Ga. area. $1 raffles all weekend long, win great merch donated by local business'. May 1,2,3 at Atmosphere on Hwy 78. Only $10 per day. bring wristband back for discount at the door . Hope to see you there. Check out all the great bands playing.
Thx for dropping by and listening to my tunes! Please let your friends know both my worship rock CD's are for sale on my site, and now on iTUNES!! These CD’s were co-produced by Ron Davis the engineer on the Grammy/Dove award winning CD, “Shout to the Lord!” I've also got some FREE DOWNLOADS!
“Here I Stand” just charted in the Top 20! Be sure to ask to hear it at your local radio station! Everyone please come see the video and leave me a comment! May God bless you, and draw you closer as you surrender to Him!
