WEBVTT 00:00:31.970 --> 00:00:35.350 Welcome back to Shecky's Jam Bands, the podcast 00:00:35.350 --> 00:00:38.210 that digs deep into the stories, sounds, and 00:00:38.210 --> 00:00:41.630 souls of bands redefining live music today. I'm 00:00:41.630 --> 00:00:44.409 your host Rob Sheckman, and today we're sniffing 00:00:44.409 --> 00:00:47.729 around one of the fastest rising acts in the 00:00:47.729 --> 00:00:51.189 jam band scene. They're called Dogs in a Pile. 00:00:51.530 --> 00:00:54.829 Yep, you heard that right. Dogs in a Pile. Quirky 00:00:54.829 --> 00:00:57.770 name, killer chops, and a whole lot of vibe. 00:00:58.450 --> 00:01:01.920 Let's get into it. Dogs in a Pile hails from 00:01:01.920 --> 00:01:04.780 the East Coast, specifically the Jersey Shore, 00:01:05.439 --> 00:01:09.659 and they formed in 2019. But don't let their 00:01:09.659 --> 00:01:13.019 relatively recent origin fool you. These guys 00:01:13.019 --> 00:01:16.319 play with the chemistry and depth of a band that's 00:01:16.319 --> 00:01:19.700 been touring for decades. The lineup features 00:01:19.700 --> 00:01:23.439 five core members. Jimmy Law on guitar and vocals, 00:01:24.040 --> 00:01:27.319 Brian Murray on guitar and vocals, Jeremy Kaplan 00:01:27.319 --> 00:01:32.349 on keyboards, Sam Lucid on bass and vocals, and 00:01:32.349 --> 00:01:37.090 Joe Babich holding down on drums. Each member 00:01:37.090 --> 00:01:40.409 is classically trained musician, and that's what 00:01:40.409 --> 00:01:44.370 sets them apart. While their vibe leans into 00:01:44.370 --> 00:01:47.890 the jam scene, Think Fish meets The Dead with 00:01:47.890 --> 00:01:51.109 a splash of Zappa. They mix in everything from 00:01:51.109 --> 00:01:55.469 jazz and reggae to surf rock, bluegrass, and 00:01:55.469 --> 00:01:59.019 straight -up funk. So... What's with the name 00:01:59.019 --> 00:02:02.019 Dogs in a Pile? Turns out it's a nod to the Grateful 00:02:02.019 --> 00:02:05.659 Dead lyrics. The phase, Dogs in a Pile, pops 00:02:05.659 --> 00:02:09.740 up in the Dead's song, He's Gone. And considering 00:02:09.740 --> 00:02:13.400 how heavily the Dead's improvisational legacy 00:02:13.400 --> 00:02:16.560 looms over today's jam scene, it's a fitting 00:02:16.560 --> 00:02:21.300 tribute. But also, let's be real. What image 00:02:21.300 --> 00:02:25.479 does Dogs in a Pile give you? Pure chaos, joy, 00:02:25.879 --> 00:02:29.060 and energy. Which is exactly what you get in 00:02:29.060 --> 00:02:32.020 one of their live shows Now here's a fun fact 00:02:32.020 --> 00:02:34.879 dogs in a pile built their fan base the old -school 00:02:34.879 --> 00:02:38.620 way relentless touring and face -melting live 00:02:38.620 --> 00:02:41.699 shows they cut their teeth at clubs festivals 00:02:41.699 --> 00:02:45.000 and Jam friendly venues up and down the East 00:02:45.000 --> 00:02:47.759 Coast What began as a regional buzz exploded 00:02:47.759 --> 00:02:50.900 into a national following? They also embrace 00:02:50.900 --> 00:02:54.939 a deadhead style taping policy that means fans 00:02:54.939 --> 00:02:58.409 are free to record all shows and share them, 00:02:58.789 --> 00:03:00.810 something rare in today's tight -lipped music 00:03:00.810 --> 00:03:05.310 industry. But it builds community, and dogs get 00:03:05.310 --> 00:03:08.889 it. Musically, their compositions are tight, 00:03:09.189 --> 00:03:13.610 structured, and often genre -defining. You've 00:03:13.610 --> 00:03:18.550 got polished vocal harmonies, complex jazz chord 00:03:18.550 --> 00:03:21.729 progressions, and moments where the whole set 00:03:21.729 --> 00:03:25.770 just dissolves into a swirling psychedelica before 00:03:25.770 --> 00:03:29.449 snapping back into a crisp funk groove. It's 00:03:29.449 --> 00:03:31.689 the kind of music that rewards both a headphone 00:03:31.689 --> 00:03:36.889 listen and a three beers deep dance floor experience. 00:03:38.129 --> 00:03:41.509 Their debut album, Not Your Average Beagle, came 00:03:41.509 --> 00:03:45.370 out in 2021 and it lives up to the title. It 00:03:45.370 --> 00:03:49.270 shows the band's range from the introspective 00:03:49.270 --> 00:03:52.569 to the absurd, always with musical dexterity. 00:03:53.680 --> 00:03:56.620 and they're not slowing down. With new singles 00:03:56.620 --> 00:03:59.879 dropping, a relentless tour schedule, and support 00:03:59.879 --> 00:04:03.780 from jam scene royalty like Goose and pigeons 00:04:03.780 --> 00:04:10.060 playing ping pong, the dogs are marking. So what's 00:04:10.060 --> 00:04:14.080 the takeaway? Dogs in a Pile are part of the 00:04:14.080 --> 00:04:17.779 next wave of jam bands, who aren't just emulating 00:04:17.779 --> 00:04:21.620 their forebearers, but they're innovating. They're 00:04:21.620 --> 00:04:24.110 young, they're fearless, and they're clearly 00:04:24.110 --> 00:04:28.589 having a blast. And that energy, it's contagious. 00:04:30.050 --> 00:04:32.610 If you're into improvisational music, groove 00:04:32.610 --> 00:04:35.730 -driven jams, and a band that generally loves 00:04:35.730 --> 00:04:40.470 to ride, go see Dogs Live. Just be ready. You'll 00:04:40.470 --> 00:04:42.649 leave sweaty smiling and telling your friends 00:04:42.649 --> 00:04:46.910 about the 12 -minute Tilly Jam. That's it for 00:04:46.910 --> 00:04:50.529 today's episode of Shecky's Jam Bands. Until 00:04:50.529 --> 00:04:53.279 next time. Keep listening, keep dancing, and 00:04:53.279 --> 00:04:56.560 remember, sometimes the best bands are the ones 00:04:56.560 --> 00:04:59.680 with the weirdest names. This is Shecky's Jam 00:04:59.680 --> 00:05:00.779 Band signing off.