Introduction:
We are the Lawst Dogz, a Rock and Blues group based in Galveston, TX. We are a professional, energetic group comprised of seasoned musicians with extensive performance experience. Lawst Dogz provides high quality entertainment to audiences and venues all over the Galveston Bay area.
The band:
Lawst Dogz is a five-piece group consisting of rhythm and lead guitars (Dave Watson/Bud Rupprath) drums (Tracy "machine gun" Small) bass (Harry Hayes) and lead vocals (Michael Miller). Rich backing vocals are also provided by the guitarists, both talented singers in their own right.
History:
Lawst Dogz was formed in 2004 from the remnants of several successful groups, TP & the Emergency, Somebody's Children, and His Boy Elroy. We've really found our groove with this combination and it shows in our performance. We enjoy what we do and have a great time in front of an audience. Contrary to popular belief, the band was NOT formed in the Texas prison system.
Equipment:
Lawst Dogz has more than enough quality equipment to perform almost any venue, including outdoors. The list is extensive, but we use Fender and Gibson guitars and Fender and Marshall amps to amplify those guitars. This combination gives us a range of tones to accurately reproduce everything from vintage sounding "oldies" to the most modern current top 40 hits. The bass guitar is amplified by a powerful Crate bass rig, providing tones from Funk to Country. Awesome drum tones come via a beautiful vintage Gretch drum set. Our PA system is versatile and can be adapted to almost any room or situation. We can easily provide anything from a basic 2 speaker setup all the way to a complete tri-amped system with separately powered subs, mids and highs for mains and monitors. If your venue has a system already installed we are happy to use what is provided.
The Music:
Lawst Dogz has an extensive list of old and new rock and blues. However, our list is not limited to just Rock and Blues. We have a large repertoire of music to fit most anything an audience could want, including Country, Jazz and Funk. We are, however, primarily a Rock band. Our current play list includes:
Stevie Ray Vaughn: House is a Rockin'
Look at Little Sister
ZZ Top: Thunderbird
Balinise
Fool For Your Stockings
Jesus Just Left Chicago/Waitin' on a Bus
Better Than Ezra: Good
Sublime: What I Got
Aerosmith: Sweet Emotion
Fleetwood Mac: Oh Well
Velvet Revolver: Slither
Stone Temple Pilots: Plush
Matchbox 20: Push
3AM
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Sweet Home Alabama
Gimme Three Steps
Simple Man
Gin Blossoms: Hey Jealousy
Tom Petty: Last Dance w/Mary Jane
Georgia Satellites: Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Bob Seger: Sunspot Baby
The Doors: Roadhouse
Bobby Bland: Stormy Monday
Texas Tornados: Hey Baby Que Paso?
Black Crowes: Hard to Handle
John Mellencamp: Small Town
Little Pink Houses(Ain't That America)
Bad Company: Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love)
Van Morrison: Brown-Eyed Girl
Waylon Jennings: Good Hearted Woman
Stevie Wonder: Superstition
Eric Clapton: Wonderful Tonight
Crossroads
Kentucky Headhunters: Oh Lonesome Me
Cake: Never There
Joe Walsh: Funk 49
Walk Away
Arc Angels: Shape I'm In
Beatles: Tax Man
I've Got a Feeling
Twist and Shout
Ritchie Valens: La Bamba
Gary Glitter: Rock&Roll Pt. II
Otis Redding: Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
Foo Fighters: Learn to Fly
3 Doors Down: Kryptonite
REO Speedwagon: Ridin' the Storm Out
Shaggy: Angel
Ramones: I Wanna Be Sedated
.....and many more!
