Police Dog Hogan
| Police Dog Hogan | |
|---|---|
 Police Dog Hogan performing in Birmingham, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Country, folk, bluegrass |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Members |
James Studholme Eddie Bishop Tim Dowling Tim Jepson Don Bowen Michael Giri Shahen Galichian Emily Norris |
| Past members |
Pete Robinson Adam Bennette |
Police Dog Hogan are a British band whose music combines elements of country, folk and bluegrass. The band has been active since 2008 and released three albums, the second of which, From the Land of Miracles, was produced by Eliot James.
History
The band was formed by vocalist James Studholme and fiddle player Eddie Bishop, who were joined by mandolin player Tim Jepson and guitarist Pete Robinson for the band's first gig.[1] By the time of the band's first recording session in 2009, drummer Michael Giri, formerly of The Lilac Time, and banjo player Tim Dowling had been added to the line-up.[1][2] The seventh member to join was bass guitarist Adam Bennette.[1]
The band have appeared at festivals such as Larmer Tree and Bestival and released three albums, the second of which, From the Land of Miracles, was produced by Eliot James.[3][4]
Discography
- Fuzzy Folk Riot (EP)
- Fidelis Ad Mortem (album)
- From the Land of Miracles (album)
- Westward Ho! (album)
Members
- James Studholme – lead vocals, guitar
- Eddie Bishop – violin, vocals
- Tim Dowling – banjo, harmonica, vocals
- Tim Jepson – mandolin, vocals
- Don Bowen – bass, vocals
- Michael Giri – drums, vocals
- Shahen Galichian - accordion, piano, keyboards, harmonica, harmonium, vocals
- Emily Norris - trumpet, vocals [5]
References
- 1 2 3 Kushar, Dave (25 August 2013). "Police Dog Hogan interview part 1". Spiral Earth. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ Smith Hughes, Harriet (16 February 2013). "Middle-Aged-Man-Band?". Cherwell. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ Robinson, Clare (1 November 2013). "Critics barking up the right tree when it comes to praising Police Dog Hogan". Western Morning News. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ "Sound the siren for Police Dog Hogan". This is Cornwall. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ Knight, Eleanor (25 January 2014). "Police Dog Hogan, Lewes Con Club, January 25". Brighton Argus. Retrieved 3 February 2014.