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Overview
::: The Sonoran Dogs is a band made up of seasoned and highly acclaimed musicians who have entertained fans all over the world. They play a wide variety of Bluegrass, Americana and originals with a contemporary flare as well as being well-versed in the traditional and hard driving styles of the genres roots. The Sonoran Dogs will play that special song needed or requests from the audience - in our own Dog style, of course! We travel the US and as far as Australia to bring our style of entertainment to folks who love great music and good times! :::
6 Reviews
These guys are totally wonderful! Would book them again anytime! Loved them!
Bluegrass Band
Response from The Sonoran Dogs:
Thx Gaylene! We had a blast performing at your Chriatmas party! Great folks and the meal was a plus! Hope to do it again!
The Sonoran Dogs
The Sonoran Dogs really made our event a memorable occasion. The guys are really nice, truly professional, and laid-back as well. They arrived early, set up quickly with no fuss, and went with the flow of the party. Our staging area was probably a little out of the ordinary and they adapted naturally. The music was fun and their sound was perfect. More than a few people told me how much they enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see them again.
Bluegrass Band
Response from The Sonoran Dogs:
Hey John! Yep, The Dogs had a blast! Thx for the opportunity to meet and mingle with your great family and friends...and the food and drink were superb! Please call on us anytime - we'll be there!
Cheer!
The Sonoran Dogs
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I booked Sonoran Dogs for my birthday party... oh my goodness, BEYOND AMAZING does not even begin to describe them. They truly were the highlight of the event and everyone raved about the talent, enthusiasm, and overall goodness of the Sonoran Dogs.
They arrived early, set up so efficiently, did the most meticulous sound check until they were certain all instruments (bass, mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle), vocal mics and the combined sound was the highest professional recording quality. Superb in every way, and the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
As the guests arrived, we all could not stop dancing and singing and dancing some more. The finale of the 2 hour gig was one of the best renditions of Orange Blossom Special you've ever heard.... and to top it off, Mark the talented mandolin player, while playing, says "Who wants to make a train!" and proceeded to lead the dancers around the dance floor. So much fun.
I'm looking forward to catching them live and listening to both of their CDs over and over again. You should DEFINITELY book Sonoran Dogs.
Bluegrass Band
We booked The Sonoran Dogs for a large (600+) church youth pioneer-themed youth conference here in the valley. They were fantastic! They arrived on time (early even!) for set up, provided exactly what we needed, and made all the difference in our event. Honestly, they "made" the event. You never know how teenagers are going to respond to these types of things, and they thought is was so cool having a live band. My only regret is that the event didn't last longer so we could have heard more from the band. So glad I stumbled upon gigsalad in my search for a band and was able to connect with Sonoran Dogs. I've never planned an event like this or ever booked a band and everything went so smoothly. Thank you!
Bluegrass Band
Response from The Sonoran Dogs:
The Sonoran Dogs are honored to have played your event! Michele and Cecelia are awesome to work with as was Janet, our square dance caller! So much fun! THX!
The guys not only played a great set, but also were friendly, professional and flexible. This was for a corporate event, so had to interrupt a couple of songs for announcements plus they played longer than I originally requested. They were cool about it all.
Bluegrass Band
The Sonoran Dogs performed at our Grand Opening event on Saturday and they were fantastic. The crowd loved them and the music was a perfect accompaniment. We highly recommend this band!
Bluegrass Band
Response from The Sonoran Dogs:
Thank you so much for the kind words and for the opportunity to play for Orvis! We had a blast meeting your store "crew" and all of the folks who stopped by to enjoy your catered event, shop your amazing store and give a listen to The Sonoran Dogs! We would love to play for you again...another store Grand Opening soon?! Have band - will travel! Thx again! The Dogs
Booking Info
Price Range: Inquire
Gig Length: 10 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
We play Bluegrass / Americana music along with originals and whatever the audience yells out at us...especially if it's a late night! We bring a total professional and fun energy to any event and do so worldwide, having toured the US, Australia, New Zealand and beyond! We will play special songs for that special event...weddings, birthdays and more. We also have a BIG BAND that can add even more energy with the addition of drums, electric guitar, fiddle and pedal steel...even accordion! We also love to try audience requests on the spot...whether we know it or not! We want to have a good time and let that include the audience. We can bring up folks to sing along or even play a tune or two, if they have their instrument available. Turn it up to 11 with The Sonoran Dogs!
About
Formed in 2011, The Sonoran Dogs have exploded upon the bluegrass scene! They have performed and headlined many festivals and concert venues in the Southwestern US, touring as far as Australia, from Melbourne to Brisbane and beyond.
The "Dogs" are made up of seasoned veterans who have come together to enjoy bluegrass music and friendship, often times adding one or more “strays” on fiddle, dobro and even accordion! You can even see them with the BIG band, which includes drums and pedal steel – quite the experience!
With every show, The Sonoran Dogs play with expertise, often
improvising and showcasing original songs, traditional and contemporary music as well as an eclectic mix of Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Celtic, and Newgrass.
Additional Booking Notes
We can provide pro sound at any of our events - big or small!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| March 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 08, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
| October 22, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner Party |
| June 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Camp Event |
| April 01, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 05, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
Team
| Mark Miracle | Mandolin / Vocals / Sound Engineer |
| Peter McLaughlin | Guitar/ Vocals |
| Brian Davies | Bass/ Vocals |
| Tyler James | Banjo/ Vocals |
| Other members as required | Instruments/Vocals |
Influences & Inspiration
With over 120 years of combined experience and influence, The Sonoran Dogs have a vast array of music to draw from. Traditional / Contemporary Bluegrass is our staple, but we also play New Grass, Acoustic favorites, originals and of course, special requests for that special event.
Setup Requirements
120vac
Overhead cover for outdoor events
Access to stage area 1 hour (min) prior to event