Ewan Currie - lead vocals, guitar.
Leot Hanson - guitar, backing vocals.
Ryan Gullen - bass, backing vocals.
Sam Corbett - drums, backing vocals.
Influences
Allman Brothers, Humble Pie, Free, Supergrass, Derek & the Dominoes, the Bees, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Neil, Os Mutantes, Beatles, etc.
Sporting the long hair and scruffy beards of their musical forefathers, The Sheepdogs create old school rock and roll that moves and grooves. Taking their cues from the Allman Brothers, Creedence, Humble Pie and the Stones, these prairie boys have a sound that is completely faithful to their 70s rock roots, while remaining thoroughly original and fresh. Powerful vocals, a twin guitar attack, stacked harmonies, moody keys and steady grooves all blend together to form an engaging batch of originals.
After securing the reputation as the most exciting band to see in their hometown of Saskatoon (and being voted favourite local band by the readers of Planet S magazine), The Sheepdogs have taken their show on the road, playing over 100 shows in the last year across Canada. They have opened for Matt Mays, the Arkells and Tricky Woo, and have played at Junofest, the Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Red Gorilla festival in Austin, TX. They independently released two full-length albums "Trying to Grow" and "The Sheepdog's Big Stand". Both albums have charted on !earshots national monthly top 200 chart, with "The Sheepdog's Big Stand" also charting on college radio stations across the US. With no intentions of letting up, the next 6 months see The Sheepdogs heading back into the studio to record more material, then heading back on the road to tour across Canada and beyond. The Sheepdogs would like to thank the following for financial support:
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I added you guys a while ago after hearing your down by the river cover on youtube, and I gotta hand it to you, you guys kick some good ol ass. I can't get enough of it! Props for the harmonies too. thats good stuff.
Hey guys, turns out we're already buds on this here myspace, when you got a moment reach us at thedustyroadsband@gmail.com we're planning on headin' through toon town in January, either the 8/9th or the following weekend and thought you might like to do a double bill if you're in town.
I can't wait till you see my WCMA video - I dedicated at least 2 minutes of the video to you firing chips into my mouth. It's hot. ;) I also have some of your performance with Romi. I'll send you the link.
hey guys thanks for the add! i'm glad, that i discovered your music - i really dig your tunes and i love your approach to music: it all sounds so soulful and easy-going! like in the old days =) i agree with marc, a friend of mine who has messaged you a couple of days ago: you must make it to berlin (germany) some day! ;-) cheers
Thanks for the add! I'm from southeastern U.S.A. And I really love your music. I never even listen to new music, and by new I mean, after 1980. I only listen to classic rock. However, I happened to stumble across your music, and thought, WOW. You have the most unique 70's style sound to your music. You're the greatest modern band I have yet to find. So keep up the great work, I bought your second album, the first day that I heard your music. I was not able to find your first album anywhere. :( Anyways, good job :P
Leot, thanks for another after party / music convo, let me know if you guys can come out after your show friday, otherwise hope to see you out at the Tam Tam at the Torch tomorrow 2pm rotary park cheers -j
Hey dudes, when the new album coming out? I really dig the new songs. I'm still listenin to all your CDs in my bus! Exept Code stole Trying to grow for his truck haha
New stuff sounds really raw man, let me know when the album is done and Ill send you some money to mail it to me.