Straw Dogs

News

2010-05-21

Straw Dogs members Dave von Beck and Darren Smith's song "Goodnight Stars," which appears on Darren's solo record, Last Drive, has been picked up by outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer for use in its new ad campaign.

2009-09-19

The new video for "Fire Outside" is now available on YouTube!

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUaBUmZcJq4

Let us know what you think!  We think we found the perfect site for the shoot.  Complete with a California license plate on the bus . . .

2009-05-22

We are happy and humbled by the many great reviews coming in on the new record!  Check out the "Press" link to read more.  Here is an excerpt from Wildy's World:  "Love And Then Hope is one of those albums that you could sit and deconstruct for hours. The musicianship is top notch, as is the songwriting. The more upbeat tunes will haunt your brain, as von Beck and Smith have a unique knack for pop hooks embedded deep in their Americana sound. The heart in the music is distinctive, whether it's an optimistic upbeat country rocker, a sad ballad or a melancholy musical mood. Straw Dogs deserve significant attention; Seattle isn't big enough to hold them."

2009-05-01

The early reviews of the new CD "Love and then Hope" are looking gooood!  Absolute PowerPop sez:

"Often I've written here about artists that straddle the line between (power) pop and alt-country/Americana, and one of the acts that consistently crosses that line back and forth is Seattle's Straw Dogs. Back with their fifth album and first in four years, tunesmiths David von Beck and Darren Smith have crafted yet another laid-back and melodic marvel that pop fans will enjoy.

Love and then Hope opens with the languid "Lie Awake", displaying the Dogs' signature sound. "Could You" is more upbeat, featuring von Beck & Smith's stellar harmonies with an ending that's reminiscent of The Everly Brothers. The rootsy "Down My Hall" is another winner, as well as the radio-friendly "Serious Love". "Here In My Garden", meanwhile, is as good as anything on The Jayhawks' Hollywood Town Hall, and "Fallow" is a great Eagles-style midtempo rocker. Von Beck and Smith are such musical pros that there's a uniform quality to the proceedings - not a bad track to be found. If you're in the mood for some great "Popicana", you won't do any better than the Straw Dogs."
 

2009-03-13

The new CD, Love and then Hope, was just released, so you can now order a copy right here, by clicking on the Shop link.  Also available on iTunes!  Check the Shows link for upcoming performances.  Cheers! SD