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Cavedogs
The Cavedogs were a power pop band formed in Boston during the mid-1980s. The band featured Brian Stevens (bass/vocals), Todd Spahr (guitar/vocals) and Mark Rivers (drums/vocals). The trio broke up in the early 1990s, but reunited for several shows in 2001–2002, 2010 and most recently for the WMBR Pipeline! 25th anniversary festival in 2014 and the 2015 Hot Stove Cool Music benefit. The Cavedogs were known for their energetic live shows, well-crafted power-pop, skillful playing, and three-part harmonies. The band displayed a collective sense of humor on stage, as well as featuring the comedy troupe Cross Comedy (with David Cross) before and during shows. Performances usually ended with covers such as the Beatles' " Tomorrow Never Knows" or the Who's "A Quick One While He's Away". The Cavedogs released the album '' Joy Rides for Shut-Ins'' in 1990, the EP ''Six Tender Moments'' in 1991 and the album '' Soul Martini'' in 1992. The band members went on to record as solo artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Martini
''Soul Martini'' is the second album by the American band the Cavedogs, released in 1992. "Boy in a Plastic Bubble" was released as a single. The band supported the album by touring with Material Issue. The Cavedogs broke up six months after the release of ''Soul Martini''. Production Recorded at Ocean Way, the album was produced by Michael Beinhorn. The three bandmembers shared in the songwriting. "Sonny Day" is about road life during concert tours. Critical reception The ''Chicago Tribune'' wrote: "What makes this trio of pop fanatics from Boston so consistently interesting—their songs so inescapable—is the way they stand the history of rock on its head and rummage through the possibilities." The ''Calgary Herald'' noted that the "songs jump from trippy psychedelic dance tracks to loud 'n' proud industrial rockers." The ''Orlando Sentinel'' concluded that "the Cavedogs are that increasing rarity—a group with real depth in its writing, and a truly adventurous approach to r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |