For a quarter century, the Cravin’ Dogs gig list reads like a history of the music scene, from Ghallagers and the Black Cat to the Grog, to coffee shops and concert halls… if it had a stage in DC or on the East Coast the ‘dogs probably played it. They also shared the stage with Mary Chapin Carpentar, Dave Matthews, and Chuck Berry. These singer/songwriters have a catalogue filled with 100’s of original tunes and as long as they stay away from barbecues they’ll be just fine. Andrew Hiller sits in on a rehearsal. (music)
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For a quarter century, the Cravin’ Dogs gig list reads like a history of the music scene, from Ghallagers and the Black Cat to the Grog, to coffee shops and concert halls… if it had a stage in DC or on the East Coast the ‘dogs probably played it. They also shared the stage with Mary Chapin Carpentar, Dave Matthews, and Chuck Berry. These singer/songwriters have a catalogue filled with 100’s of original tunes and as long as they stay away from barbecues they’ll be just fine. Andrew Hiller sits in on a rehearsal. (music)
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Metro Connection, WAMU 88.5 FM
Intro and Outro
INTRO:There probably aren’t many trails along the Cobblestone path that the Cravin’ Dogs haven’t wandered down. From dives and coffee shops to concert halls and outdoor venues the Dogs’ have played them all… well, a lot of them. Their music is a mix of gonzo folk and rock. Andrew Hiller sits in on a rehearsal with them right before their 25th anniversary show at Wolf Trap.
OUTRO:For more information on the 'Dogs 25th Century or to hear some more of their tunes go to our website...
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