Dr. Dog @ The Phoenix - Photo by Geoff Thomlinson
Having a career lasting nearly 10 years and counting, Dr. Dog mesmerized all at their Toronto show last Saturday.
The six-piece band from Philadelphia knew exactly how to get the crowd singing and dancing along as their die-hard fans trickled into the Phoenix Concert Theatre.
Favourites such as “Stranger” and “I Only Wear Blue” kicked off the show, supplemented with a fantastic set of spotlights that tour with the band. These guys really care about the aesthetics of their shows and have been built through the reputation of their live shows. There was a minor problem with Frank McElroy’s amp feedback, however, but it was quickly fixed before the band played the inspiring “Shadow People.” The crowd stopped dancing and listened to McElroy, taking in the sound and sheer emotion put into the song. It was an obvious crowd-pleaser that night.
Playing a set consisting of material from older albums and from their latest album Shame, Shame, Dr. Dog alternated between singers, Toby Leaman (bass guitar) and Frank McElroy (rhythm guitar), for different songs. Their unique voices both add depth to their live shows making them a reputable act. They also transitioned from an occasional folkier sound to a more old school rock ‘n roll tune seamlessly during their performance, and as a band they all work very professionally together.
For the first date of their new tour, Dr. Dog delivered a show worthy of praise for not only entertainment purposes, but also for turning a few concert-goers into all-time fans.
To see photos of Dr. Dog’s set click HERE.
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