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Hey all, the new Straw Dogs record, "Love and then Hope," is now available! We've uploaded the first single, "Lie Awake," here on our MySpace site. Be sure to also check our website, www.strawdogs.com and stay updated on the release date upcoming shows, our movie soundtrack cuts, and our haircuts by signing our mailing list:

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Member Since: 17/11/2005
Band Website: www.strawdogs.com
Band Members: Dave von Beck - Vocals, guitars; Darren Smith - Guitars, vocals; Phil Hirschi - Cello, vocals; Eric Bryson - Bass; Casey Miller - Drums
Influences: Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Son Volt, REM, Grateful Dead, Everly Brothers, Tom Petty, Simon & Garfunkle, Indigo Girls. Straw Dogs was selected to play the 8th Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute in Chicago, where they performed two songs off the new record, including "Amelia."Here is a review of the new record, "Tell the Rising Sun," from www.smother.net:"Roots-rockers Straw Dogs tell it like it is to the 'Rising Sun' or anyone within listening range. They recall the Jayhawks in their vocal department but also make sure that their twang is up a billion notches more than anyone else. Lyrically its crafty and clever yet downright real. Their music is top-notch and would be quite entertaining to see live since the guitars just wail with tone and power."Want more songs? Songs from all records are available at iTunes.Tell the Rising SunHum of the MotorAny Place at All
Sounds Like: Ryan Adams; Jayhawks; Son Volt; REM; Straw Dogs
Record Label: Crafty Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Straw Dogs news - December 2008

The new record, "Love and then Hope," has just finished being mastered, and the artwork for the CD is getting the final polish.  We are psyched!  Please drop by our page and sign t...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:32:00 GMT

Straw Dogs has made the finals at FameCast!

..> Well, it looks like the video of our acoustic version of "Amelia" ranks 23 out of 475 in the Singer/Songwrite competition at FameCast.  So, keep them votes coming!  Apparently you c...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:55:00 GMT

Check the Straw Dogs video and vote us in on FAMECAST!

Here is "Amelia" in the raw. Go cast your precious vote to send us to the top of the charts, or at least the top of the Heap, on Season 4 of FAMECAST!  Beats American Idle (pun intended), right? ...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:34:00 GMT

New Straw Dogs song in the movie "TRIAL BY SELF"

Director Brandon Powell asked Dave von Beck of Straw Dogs to write a song for his new film, Trial By Self.  The song, "When Heaven Falls," will be loaded up here soon for your ears.  Also, c...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:08:00 GMT

"Guess Again" picked for new Warren Miller film!

We just got word that our song "Guess Again" will be featured in a new film by Warren Miller.  The movie, called "HUNT," is just wrapping up and should be out late this year.  We'll keep you...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:13:00 GMT

Straw Dogs news

Check out Straw Dogs on the Chill Pill, the number one podcast on the 'net! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=soft+rock+p odcast  
Posted by on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:07:00 GMT

Reviews of the record!

Here are some reviews of TELL THE RISING SUN:     "Roots-rockers Straw Dogs tell it like it is to the 'Rising Sun' or anyone within listening range. They recall the Jayhawks in their vocal ...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:22:00 GMT