“This band knows how to energize the crowd and brings remarkable vocalists as well as many of Northern Colorado’s finest musicians together for an unforgettable performance”
-Pam Bricker, Greeley Blues Jam Chair
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The Blues DoGS Show Band is an eclectic group of musicians who have been entertaining audiences at clubs, festivals, fundraisers, and concerts for over two decades. The band respects the tradition of blues, rock, soul, and R&B genres and explodes that tradition with musical layers full of energy and creativity. The DoGS have shared the stage with a number of renouned musical acts including: Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd, Buddy Whittington & the Atomic Fireballs, Savoy Brown , the Glenn Kaiser Band, and David Beegle.
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The Blues DoGS Show Band is a diverse group of doctors, lawyers, business owners, teachers, and laborers, who have a passion for blues music. The DoGS have been delivering the goods to audiences at clubs, festivals, fundraisers and concerts for over two decades. Honoring musical genres rooted in the blues, the band explodes traditional musical layers with original energy and creativity. Their set lists are a creative mix of blues, rock, funk, and R&B classics that routinely pull audiences up to their feet, dancing.
The energetic and crowd-pleasing Blues DoGs have shared the stage with such notable artists as Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd, George Thorogood, Savoy Brown, Buddy Whittington & the Atomic Fireballs, the Glenn Kaiser Band, and David Beegle.
The Blues DoGs are equally at home from small dives to large arenas. They have been featured three times at the Greeley Blues Jam arena and the Thunder Mountain Amphitheater. They’ve also been regular favorites at neighborhood events and charity fundraisers.
The Blues DoGS Show Band has done community events for three decades including:
Loveland Corn Festival, 2016 ( Robin Steele, City of Loveland)
Greeley Friday Fest, 2016 & 17 ( Alison Hamling, City of Greeley Downtown Development Authority)
Simply Red, 2013-17 (Gordon Coombs, Team Wellness & Prevention)
Realities for Children Ride, 2014-17 ( Craig Secher, Realities for Children)
The Respite Ball, 2103-14 ( Le Anne Massey, Respite Care)
Opened for Savoy Brown, 2016
CSU Lagoon Series, 2014 & 15
Greeley Blues Jam, 2014,16, & 18 (Pam Bricker, GBJ)
Fort Collins Blues Festival, 2015 & 16
FoCoMX, 2014-2018 ( Greta Cornett)
Loveland Fire and Ice Festival, 2018 (David Beegle)
Greeley Arts Picnic, 2018 (Rhonda Welch)
In the last several years they have been privileged to play pro bono events, helping to raise over $1.3 million dollars. Serving the community through music is the bands joy. Individual fund raisers include:
Habitat for Humanity
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
High Park Fire
Well Water Project; Thompson Valley High School
Alzheimer’s Association
Realities for Children
Youth and Family Connections
Thompson Valley High School
Holy Family School, Belize
Save the Elephants
And many fund raisers for individuals
The father and daughter vocal team of
Kent Obermann and Megan Castor form a catalyst for creating infectious energy
and joy, driving every show. The family
connection continues with Kent’s brother, Greg, featured on harp and vocals.
This high octane 10-piece show band
features:
Lead Vocals: Kent Obermann
Lead Vocals: Mehgan Castor
Harp & Vocals: Greg Obermann
Bass: Jeff Bostic
Guitar: Tim Gauthier
Keyboards: Paul Carbajal
Drums: Troy Harms
The “Horn DoGS ” horn section
features:
Saxophones: Gary Brunner
Trumpets: Matt Meuli
Trombone : Tim Clarke
The bottom line is, no one has more fun at a Blues DoGS show than the band itself! Whether they are performing with their full 10-piece lineup or a more stripped-down version, their energy and joy in performing is infectious and impressive.
The Blues DoGs may be
the most versatile high-octane blues show in northern Colorado. They can easily put together a band
configuration and musical set to suit your budgetary or organizational needs.
“They have tailored every performance to the event and venue needs whether it be a formal Gala Setting, Distribution events or headlining at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run the Realities Ride & Rally.”
-Craig A. Secher, President Realities For Children Charities
If you are considering hiring The Blues DoGS for any upcoming professional performance, I would like to offer the highest possible of recommendations for you to do so.
The Blues DoGS have been providing stand out performances at our benefit events for many years and never disappoint. They have tailored every performance to the event and venue needs whether it be a formal Gala Setting, Distribution events or headlining at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run the Realities Ride & Rally.
Not only are they consummate professionals they are a true crowd favorite and have a tremendous fan following in Northern Colorado. Their sound is second to none and they bring tremendous energy to every performance that engages everyone in attendance.
From a management standpoint we work with dozens of performers throughout the year at our benefit events. As a non-profit organization focused on our message and inviting donors to get involved in our mission we truly appreciate the value of a self-directed, professional group that is not only capable of handling what needs to be done to create a great performance but is passionate and part of the message and outreach the event is all about.
You cannot go wrong if you invite The Blues DoGS to play at your next event. It is without hesitation I offer the highest of recommendations of this amazing group. They are as trustworthy as they are talented and bring every event we do to the next level.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any further questions I may answer in regards to The Blues DoGS.
” They are sure to have everyone dancing and enjoying the familiar blues and soul music they do so well. You can’t go wrong booking the Blues DoGS! !”
-Pam Bricker, Executive Director Greeley Downtown Development Authority
We have hosted the Blues DoGS band several times at the Greeley Blues Jam as well as Greeley’s Downtown Friday Fest during the summer. This band knows how to energize the crowd and brings remarkable vocalists as well as many of Northern Colorado’s finest musicians together for an unforgettable performance, They are sure to have everyone dancing and enjoying the familiar blues and soul music they do so well. You can’t go wrong booking the Blues DoGS!
“The Blues DoGS engage the audience to a level where they feel like they’re part of the band.”
-Alison Hamlin, Director of Downtown Experience, Downtown Development Authority
If you need a high-energy band to get everyone up dancing and singing along – The Blues DoGS are the band for you! Their tight horn section backs up a variety of talented vocalists. The bluesy harmonica adds a touch a lot of bands are missing and they play much more than the blues. Kent Obermann’s showmanship as the band’s leader helps get the crowd excited and involved. The Blues DoGS engage the audience to a level where they feel like they’re part of the band.”
LIVE VIDEOS
FEATURED AUDIO
“I Feel That Old Feelin’ Comin’ On” (Knox/Scott)“High on the Hog” (Castro/Walker)“Don’t Try To Change Me” (Yawn)
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INQUIRIES
Due to the uncertainty of our times and the music scene, we are reading the tea leaves and hope to be back on stage mid-summer. We are provisionally booking for the 2021 season. Contact us to ensure your place on the schedule.
Send us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to hearing from you!
