The Dog and Everything
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The Dog and Everything was a power pop
rock band from Chicago, IL. They hailed from the same scene as bands such as Lucky Boys Confusion
and The Plain White T's.
, formerly of The Shoes
fame. The album sold nearly 10,000 copies and the single, "Hey Luv" maintained steady radio play for several months in Chicago and other US markets. The songs "Hey Luv" and "Superglue" were licensed for use on MTV
and were used in the shows The Real World
and Undressed
. After the album was out, they added drummer Shawn Davis to the band, and several months later, Jimmy Dietzen was brought in for guitar and backup vocals. In October 2002, the group was named "Chicago's Best Unsigned Band" in a radio contest sponsored by WZZN
; "Hey Luv" became one of the station's most popular tunes in the fall and winter of 2002. The group toured for 2 years to support Bandshell, touring with Something Corporate
, Riddlin' Kids
and Lucky Boys Confusion
across the US, and headlining multiple sold-out shows in major alternative venues in the Chicago area.
By 2004 tension between the band and Davis lead to his departure. In 2004 the band re-entered the studio with producer Sean O'Keefe
(Fall Out Boy
, Hawthorne Heights
) to make their second record, Sound Off. The addition of drummer Tommy Constantino rounded out the final lineup. The band toured for several years on Sound Off, and sold nearly 9,000 albums. They entered the studio with Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup
to record 3 new songs, but these songs were never released by the band under "The Dog" name. Dietzen departed the band in February 2006. From here, The Dog and Everything continued to play as a trio under the original name, as well forming a new band called Last Fast Action with two additional members. Last Fast Action released a four-song EP, Season One, late in 2006.
The Dog and Everything is scheduled to re-unite at the Double Door in Chicago, IL on December 31, 2010. This show will be the final show in the "Songs From a Scene" concert series started by Lucky Boys Confusion. Original members Dan Monahan and Augie Schmidt will play, however guitar player Jimmy Dietzen and drummer Tommy Constantino chose not to take part in the reunion due to ongoing personal issues within the band. They will be replaced by Dan Wade and Chris Insidioso from fellow Chicago band Treaty of Paris.
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
rock band from Chicago, IL. They hailed from the same scene as bands such as Lucky Boys Confusion
Lucky Boys Confusion
Lucky Boys Confusion is a rock band from the Chicago suburbs in DuPage County. Their music is a mix of rock, punk, ska, and hip hop. The band consists of bassist Jason Schultejann, drummer Ryan Fergus, vocalist Kaustubh Pandav, guitarist/vocalist Adam Krier, and guitarist Joe Sell...
and The Plain White T's.
History
The band was started by Dan Monahan and Augie Schmidt. The two recorded the bands first album, Bandshell with producer Jeff MurphyJeff Murphy
Jeffrey Murphy is a Major League Baseball bullpen catcher and catcher instructor for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Nebraska.-External links:...
, formerly of The Shoes
The Shoes
The Shoes is the fifty-sixth episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. It is the 16th episode for the fourth season, and first aired on February 4, 1993.-Plot:...
fame. The album sold nearly 10,000 copies and the single, "Hey Luv" maintained steady radio play for several months in Chicago and other US markets. The songs "Hey Luv" and "Superglue" were licensed for use on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and were used in the shows The Real World
The Real World
The Real World is a reality television program on MTV originally produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. First broadcast in 1992, the show, which was inspired by the 1973 PBS documentary series An American Family, is the longest-running program in MTV history and one of the...
and Undressed
Undressed
Undressed is an American anthology series that aired on MTV from July 26, 1999 to September 5, 2002. The series was created and executive produced by British director Roland Joffé.-Synopsis:...
. After the album was out, they added drummer Shawn Davis to the band, and several months later, Jimmy Dietzen was brought in for guitar and backup vocals. In October 2002, the group was named "Chicago's Best Unsigned Band" in a radio contest sponsored by WZZN
WZZN
WLS-FM 94.7 FM is a Chicago oldies radio station playing the hits of the late '50s, through the early '80s. The station was founded by ABC, and was sold by Disney to Citadel Broadcasting in 2007; it is now owned by Cumulus Media, following its 2011 merger with Citadel...
; "Hey Luv" became one of the station's most popular tunes in the fall and winter of 2002. The group toured for 2 years to support Bandshell, touring with Something Corporate
Something Corporate
Something Corporate is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. Their current line-up includes pianist and vocalist Andrew McMahon, guitarist Josh Partington, bassist Kevin Page and drummer Brian Ireland....
, Riddlin' Kids
Riddlin' Kids
Riddlin' Kids was a punk rock band from Austin, Texas and was made up of Clint Baker , Dustin Stroud , Mark Johnson , and Dave Keel .- 2001-2005:...
and Lucky Boys Confusion
Lucky Boys Confusion
Lucky Boys Confusion is a rock band from the Chicago suburbs in DuPage County. Their music is a mix of rock, punk, ska, and hip hop. The band consists of bassist Jason Schultejann, drummer Ryan Fergus, vocalist Kaustubh Pandav, guitarist/vocalist Adam Krier, and guitarist Joe Sell...
across the US, and headlining multiple sold-out shows in major alternative venues in the Chicago area.
By 2004 tension between the band and Davis lead to his departure. In 2004 the band re-entered the studio with producer Sean O'Keefe
Sean O'Keefe (producer)
Sean O'Keefe is an American record producer. He produced two RIAA gold albums before the age of 24: Fall Out Boy's Take This to Your Grave and Hawthorne Heights's The Silence in Black and White. He mixed and co-produced the Plain White T's 2007 commercial success Hey There Delilah, earning him...
(Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
, Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2001. Their line-up currently consists of lead-singer and rhythm guitarist JT Woodruff, lead-guitarist and vocalist Micah Carli, bassist and backing vocalist Matt Ridenour, and drummer Eron Bucciarelli...
) to make their second record, Sound Off. The addition of drummer Tommy Constantino rounded out the final lineup. The band toured for several years on Sound Off, and sold nearly 9,000 albums. They entered the studio with Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994...
to record 3 new songs, but these songs were never released by the band under "The Dog" name. Dietzen departed the band in February 2006. From here, The Dog and Everything continued to play as a trio under the original name, as well forming a new band called Last Fast Action with two additional members. Last Fast Action released a four-song EP, Season One, late in 2006.
The Dog and Everything is scheduled to re-unite at the Double Door in Chicago, IL on December 31, 2010. This show will be the final show in the "Songs From a Scene" concert series started by Lucky Boys Confusion. Original members Dan Monahan and Augie Schmidt will play, however guitar player Jimmy Dietzen and drummer Tommy Constantino chose not to take part in the reunion due to ongoing personal issues within the band. They will be replaced by Dan Wade and Chris Insidioso from fellow Chicago band Treaty of Paris.
Members
- Dan Monahan - Lead Vox, Guitar
- Augie Schmidt - Bass
- Jimmy Dietzen - Guitar, Vox
- Tommy Constantino - Drums
- Shawn Davis (Former Drummer)
- Dan Hoye (Former Drummer)
- Rob K. (Former Drummer)