The West Country's Premier 50s & 60s Rock & Pop Band
The lads live together in the Old Dogz retirement home, reminiscing of the 50s and 60s. Matron is very strict, but does allow her 'boys' out to play gigs from time to time.
We first got together at a swinging 60s show on Broadway* in 1997. The show was a storming success. All founder members were involved in the show. Graham and Dave played a Cliff tribute act, Jerry (who joined the Dogz soon after) played in the orchestra pit band and Phil was in the audience! So the band was entirely born from the show. Jon joined in 2005.
We are all enthusiastic musicians and we love what we do. We play at weddings, parties, dances, corporate functions, charity balls, beer festivals and open-air public events. We are based in Somerset and, with Matron's permission, we travel the length and breadth of the country to entertain.
Newz
30.6.09: Matron has allowed us out to record a long overdue album! There are 12 tracks and the choice of music reflects the range that we play. The approach we took was to record ourselves much as we play on stage, to recreate the authentic live Old Dogz sound. The recording is complete, with only finalisation of the artwork and duplication outstanding. The CD will be available before the end of July. Watch this space for more details. Email here if you want to be amongst the first to own a copy.
Who are we?
Click here to find out more.
Where can you next see us?
Our next public bookings are:
Sat 1st August Old Dogz Rock & Roll Summer Ball with Barry 'Elvis' Paull. Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. Tickets £7.50. Tickets: Dave Illingworth 01460 53776
Fri 18th Sept Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. Tickets Dave Case 01460 57717
Sat 10th October Oake Manor Golf Club, Oake, Taunton, TA4 1BA. Ticket details to follow
Sat 21st November EMI Club, Chamberlain Street, Wells, BA5 2PJ. Tel 01749 672006
New Years Eve Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. 01460 52108. Email
What sort of music do we play?
Old Dogz... New Trix play rock and pop music of the 50s and 60s, tempered with a few more recent songs. We are a totally live band (yes that's right, no rhythm boxes or backing tracks!). Our favourite artists include Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Elvis, Billy Fury and the Everly Brothers, to name but a few. Scroll down the list below.
Can you listen to samples of our music?
Yes you can. Click below to hear clips from our recordings. Tip right-click on the clip, then Save As... the double click on the saved file.
That'll be the day At the Hop Great Balls of FireJailhouse RockNever Too OldLet it be MeLet's DanceLet's Have a PartyOh BoySay MamaTeenager in LoveTwist & Shout
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