Stray Dogs Band
I'm Dr. D
an Meakin of All Creatures Animal Hospital and lead singer/guitarist for Dr. Dan and The Stray Dogs Band. The Stray Dogs Band play popular, classic rock & roll songs from the '60s to the '80's popular songs that have stood the test of time. Stuff that everybody knows, can sing along with, and dance to. Because of that, we appeal to a wide variety of audiences and everybody has a good time wherever we play.
Our band members are professionals both at work and with their musical hobby. Although the core of The Stray Dogs Band is a three-piece with guitar, drums, and bass, we usually include a fourth member for improving the sound. Cincinnati's best guitarist, Scotty Anderson, frequently plays lead guitar for us and does he ever! Scotty has won numerous guitar player competitions for jazz and country, hailed by Guitar One magazine as one of America's 10 Best Unknown Guitarists, Anderson has recorded three CDs to date, two of which are available through J Curve Records and from www.scottyandersonguitar.com. In addition to recording, Scotty worked for a music products manufacturer throughout the 1980s and '90s, performing at NAMM shows and clinics across the country. His concert performances have included playing for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society in Paris, the Massachusetts Folk Festival in Boston, and opening up for the Doobie Brothers.
I make use of All Creatures Animal Hospital's large client base in my veterinary practice to draw a crowd and plug the band daily (as my staff of 60+ well knows). Our following grows each week. All gigs are advertised in City Beat, Cincinnati.Com, All Creatures newsletter, and our 150+ e-mail list. Scotty Anderson always generates a great crowd, he's one of the world's best guitarists, and internationally known.
My portion of the fees and tips generated by the Band funds our non-profit animal shelter Friends of Noah, Inc. (www.friendsofnoah.org), where we spay, neuter, and adopt-out stray animals.
Give us a call to book the band. We're crowd pleasers, our rates are reasonable, and we'll pull folks into your restaurant, bar, or festival. Look forward to hearing from you.
References:
Leroy Ellington E Funk Band 513-752-8997
Mark Mazdra Cheeseburgers 753-4593
Mike Square Bubble 474-1333
Tom Bockenstette Village pub 513-752-8912
Mike Crows Nest 921- 2980
The Band
Charlie Moreno - Bass, vocals
Musical Background:
Started playing cello in 4th grade, picked up the bass guitar in 5th grade, and added the tuba to his skill set in 8th grade. Played each instrument in school bands for several years playing in orchestras, concert bands, and jazz bands. Stuck with the bass guitar through high school and has been playing off and on, mostly on, for the past 27 years. His experience in professional bands ranges from playing in jazz combos, R&B/funk, progressive/alternative rock, classic rock and some modern country rock.
Professional Background:
Received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona in 1998 and an M.B.A. from Xavier University in 2003. He is presently a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager for IntelliTrak, an overhead conveyor company. He also serves one weekend a month performing maintenance on the F-16 aircraft for the 178th Fighter Wing, Springfield Air National Guard Unit. He has 18 total combined years in the U.S. Air Force, California Air National Guard, and the Ohio Air National Guard.
Personal Life:
Has been married for 15 years and has two daughters, ages 8 and 9. He is actively involved with helping coach his daughters' sports teams, which include soccer, softball, and basketball. He is also semi-active himself by playing on an adult indoor soccer league and running in 5 and 10K races. He is assisting his two musically talented daughters in their piano lessons so they too can entertain people with their gift.
Scotty Anderson - Guitar, Guitar, Guitar
Scotty Anderson is a guitar-playing legend who appears with the Stray Dogs Band quite often.