In Conversation with Shaky Dawg pg. 5
Table of Contents - page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(Tor) The approach to covers is two fold right now. We originally were working from a list of songs Shott wanted to do, like Woody Guthrie's Vigilante Man or Grateful Dead's Sugar Magnolia. But as we started playing out, we realised we needed to do covers of classic songs that some of the audience would know and be able to sing along to. That's why Ruby and Ring of Fire. And playing Ruby live twice already showed that people would sing along (even if it was joined in more out of key and sounded more like screaming at times). So covers need that sing-ability to them right now. But we put the techno together just like any other Dawg song, same method of madness and cider (which Dawg drinks Druids cider- hint for sponsorship).
(Shott) I think the use of the word 'cover' for what we do to other people's songs is a little loose. I think interpretation is more what we do. Because the original is in there and we hope it's essence is preserved, these songs are well and truly Dawged.
Setting Sun:
What's the origin behind your name out of Interest and where did the inspiration Behind the artwork for the band come from (Very Tank Girl must add)
(Shott) Should we say Cider and drugs? I think for both that would be the answer. 'Cause I couldn't say where Shaky Dawg came from, it just arrived.
(Tor) Cider and Caffeine? Yeah, well about the dog pics. Hmm, I looked online for a picture of a dog with an eye-path, in a cowboy hat, holding a gun (Shott's request for a cover idea). The pics I found ended up being used on the EP cover. For the full-length release we want new pics for each song, so if you got a dog and a camera and get a good funny pic we could use, send it on over. We're looking.
Setting Sun:
What's next for you lot? Do you have a album on the way and maybe more gigs?
(Tor) Hmmm, I think that got covered in my ramblings... But 'Bass Ridin' for Digital Cowboys EP' is now available online from Amazon.com and at tour shows from the band (the physical disc with cool graphics- you need this on your shelves). There are free MP3 downloads on darkworld.com from this disc.
You can hear the full disc at LastFM. We'll try to get public performances listed on the social site pages for the band (yeah, we'll try...).
(Shott) Now that we have just finished the full live show, a few gigs have been booked, so check online for the when and where.
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