Spotty Dogg uk
Spotty Dogg Biography
Spotty Dogg formed in 2005 and hail from the North of Scotland â“ Inverness/Nairn. The band was originally formed by Alan and Jamie who wrote and recorded a few demo tracks. The need for drums recruited Fraser and then later, after a few ex band members, Gary on guitar and Rikki on bass completed the line-up. Spotty Dogg have performed many a live gig in and around Inverness attracting a local following. Through the official Spotty Dogg website and myspace, the Doggâs have caught the attention of many fans from across the globe.
In December 2005, Spotty Dogg released their debut single âœHigh Heelsâ which charted at No.1 online at Beta Records for 5 weeks. The debut album was released online and locally in October 2006 and promoted by a mini UK tour. The Doggs have been supported by many radio stations who have given regular airplay especially Dave Charles at HFM and Jason Shand at MFR. Recently Spotty Dogg revamped their studio equipment to achieve an improved fresher sound. The Doggs went back into the studio in 2007 and recorded a five track EP, Push to Perfection, which was released in March 2008. After a two year absence from the live scene, the Doggs are now back on the road sounding better than ever performing only original material which has ripened nicely during their time out.Band/artist history
A list of some of our accomplishments to date:
Tour
A full UK tour.
Beta Records
Holding the number 1 slot on American download chart for 8 weeks with competition from hundreds of other bands.
Debut Album
Independently recording and releasing our debut album âœUnleashedâ as well as 4 singles, with over 1500 copies sold so far.
Website
Our official website has over 24,000 hits currently.
Myspace
We have over 19,000 friends on our Myspace, many of them are active fans from across the globe who post everyday.
Fans
Through our hard work and determination, we have managed to build ourselves a large and loyal fan base, which visit our band forum daily.
My Visual Pitch
We were featured in the âœOne2Watchâ column in âœMy Visual Pitchâ an industry wide newsletter printed on Aug 8th 2007, courtesy of the same person who screen wrote Legally Blonde and its sequel Legally Blonde 2. She also screen wrote âœ10 Things I Hate About Youâ and âœRoundersâ
Shandy Showcase
We recently won the âœShandy Showcaseâ on MFR (Radio Station)
Pulse Rated
A feature slot on SKY TVâs âœPulseratedâ show with our track âœLets Go to Warâ
Radio Airplay
We are also currently enjoying airplay in the UK, France and the US on 9 separate stations.
Robert Burns
We have been asked to write a song for a possible âœRobert Burnsâ film to star âœGerard Butlerâ in 2009. We have written and recorded a track called âœThe Bardâ with guest vocals from local girls Sandra & Sally from âœThe Spangleshiftersâ
The Actors Checklist
Our video for Lets Go To War was featured in âœThe Actors Checklistâ and distributed to 1000's of blogs world wide.
Sketchbook Films
Our music is currently being used in short films by Sketchbook Films.
Alex Zane
Our track âœThe Cheaterâ was chosen from thousands of myspace acts by Alex Zane presenter of âMyspace Mars Planets Radioâ for airplay on his radio show.
Push To Perfection
Released our second album (6 Track E:P) in February 2008Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes we play live (Uk only at the moment)
Your musical influences
We have many influences including Ultravox, Keane, Gary Moore, Pink Floyd, Rap, Nirvana , The Manics, Coldplay, The Killers etcWhat equipment do you use?
Guitarist, Keyboards, Drums, Bass, Vocals, SynthsAnything else?
Band Members
Jamie Fraser â“ Lead Vocals
Alan Greer â“ Keys/Synths/Backing Vocals
Fraser Craig â“ Drums
Gary Lee McKinney â“ Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Rikki MaClaren â“ Bass GuitarAdmin
Alan
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