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DOGDAD is an Improvisational cover band based in the Philadelphia area, specializing in Reggae, Funk and various flavors of the Jam scene. The band is comprised of seasoned players versed in Jazz, Afro Cuban, Blues, Funk, and Reggae. Please see our list of dates and come out for a good night of music, dancing and vibes!


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LIVE SHOWS

  • March 22nd, 8-11pm | Pineapple Express Barbeque, Montclair, NJ | Venue Info
  • March 29th, 8-11:30pm | The Taproom, Haddonfield NJ | Venue Info
  • April 5th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • April 18th, 7-10pm | Free Will Brewing, Perkasie PA | Venue Info
  • April 19th, 5-8pm (TRIO) | Lost Time Brewing Company, Philadelphia PA | Venue Info
  • May 3rd, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • May 10th, 8-11pm | Pineapple Express Barbeque, Montclair, NJ | Venue Info
  • May31st, 5-9pm | Ludlam Island Brewery, Woodbine NJ | Venue Info
  • June 7th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • June 28th, TBD | Obscura Brewing Company, Cape May Court House NJ | Venue Info
  • July 5th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • August 1st, 7-10pm (TRIO) | Crooked Eye Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • August 2nd, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • September 6th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • September 13th, TBD | Haddon Twp. Fall Festival, Jam Fest @ The Lake | Venue Info
  • September 14th, 2:30-5:30pm (TRIO) | Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington NJ | Venue Info
  • October 4th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • November 1st, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info
  • November 14th, TBD | The Union House, Burlington NJ | Venue Info
  • December 6th, 6-9pm | Double Nickel Brewery, Pennsauken NJ | Venue Info

DOGDAD:
THE BAND

Dave Kaczorowski - Bass

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Dave began his involvement in improvised music as a teeanager inspired by the Grateful Dead. By his senior year in high school he was holding down a regular Thursday night gig at the Bacchanal in Philadelphia, performing music that would, in later years, become known as jam band music. His love of improvisation led to him exploring and studying jazz. In his time as a working jazz bassist, Dave performed and/or recorded with many exceptional musicians, most notably the legendary alto saxophonist Sonny Simmons; and with legendary trumpeter Herb Robertson, with whom he performed regularly for several years beginning in the late 2000's. He appears with Herb, and drummer Adrian Valosin on the 2013 critically acclaimed album, "Party Enders." In 2001 Dave performed with Vattel Cherry's basssrespanse at the International Society of Bassists Convention at Butler University. He has also performed at the Atlantic City Music Festival, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the New Atlantis Improvised Music Festival, and many U.S. jazz clubs and performance spaces. Presently, Dave has come full circle, bringing his wealth of experience to Dogdad, performing the music that inspired him and set him on his musical journey.

"Kaczorowski is a strong promoter of forward motion and creativity." - Cadence Magazine, Apr. 2009

"…a superb, natural improviser." - Cadence Magazine, July 2010

“a first class journeyman bassist…” - Jazzword, June 2013

Mike Wagner - Guitar/Vocals

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Needs to finish his bio

Paul Simmons - Percussion

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Afro-Cuban percussion in high school and mentored under master drummers, Sanga Francis, Robert Kenyatta and Orlando FioI. For several years Paul has played with various music groups, percussion ensembles, facilitated drum circles and gives private lessons on the congas. Currently, Paul leads the "African & Afro-Cuban Rhythm Workshop" where I share the rich percussion traditions of the African diaspora.

Pio Voluntad - Percussion/Kit

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Pio started playing professionally at the young age of sixteen years old, and has been performing for over thirty years. An educated musician from the Community College of Philadelphia and Settlement Music School, Pio has studied with an array of talented musicians including Darryl Brown, Emmanuel Thompson, Andy Boyd and George Kupicheck. During his career, Pio has worked with Eddie Green, Tyrone Brown, Bill Davis, Trudy Pitts, “Calico” Ed Scott, Larry Mckenna, Randolf Maliki, Frank Jackson, Rich Curtis, Lynn Riley, Joe Fortunato, Lou Gagliardi, Dennis Szabo, Steve Strawitz, Laurant Bass, Chappie Washington, Mark Johnson, the Budesa Brothers, David Dzubinski, Dave Fishkin and other great musicians not mentioned above.

Pio was also a member of the U.S. Department of Defense show band in which he toured Germany, Iceland, Switzerland, and the Azores Islands for two months, then locally in Philadelphia and New Jersey for several years.

Pio has taught at the Gibson School of Music as well as individual private instruction one on one, and continues to study from various books and instructional videos to stay on top of his craft.

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