The Stray Dawgs
New Song and Video "Listen to the Girl" a lesson for younger people. The best way to get to know someone is FACE to FACE. The Human Way.
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Listen to the Girl 4
Listen to the Girl 4
romantic lesson. if you want to get to know someone, you must listen to them and learn about them.
"Listen to the Girl 4" is a hopeful Ska Alternative track by The Stray Dawgs, released on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. The production leans into a hopeful aesthetic that fits the ska alternative style. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Ska chart, peaking at #2. Explore the full The Stray Dawgs catalog on SoundClick and discover more Ska Alternative music from independent creators.
Ain't Got My Daddy
Ain't Got My Daddy
Discover this Americana Country track.
Independent artist The Stray Dawgs drops "Ain't Got My Daddy", an Americana Country track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "Ain't Got My Daddy" has peaked at number 5 on the SoundClick Americana chart. Discover "Ain't Got My Daddy" and the rest of the Stray Dawgs discography on SoundClick.
When You're Ready
When You're Ready
years long relationship
"When You're Ready" is a hopeful Acoustic Rock track by The Stray Dawgs, released on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. Rooted in D maj, the song carries a warm and resolved quality. The production leans into a hopeful aesthetic that fits the acoustic rock style. It has peaked at #25 in Acoustic and #7 in Acoustic Rock on the SoundClick charts. "When You're Ready" is part of the Stray Dawgs catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
Unit 309
Unit 309
Hard-hitting track by The Stray Dawgs.
SoundClick artist The Stray Dawgs presents "Unit 309", a remarkable release in the Rockabilly Country genre. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. A melancholic note is given by the use of the D min musical key. The euphoric atmosphere pairs with a rhythm-driven pulse throughout the track. "Unit 309" has peaked at #20 in the main Country category on SoundClick. The Stray Dawgs continues to build a Rockabilly Country catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Too Far to Walk
Too Far to Walk
Discover this Americana Country track.
The Stray Dawgs delivers a positive Americana Country experience on SoundClick with "Too Far to Walk". Rooted in Country, the song brings a mellow energy to the Americana Country space. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. Rooted in G maj, the song carries a warm and resolved quality. The sound is mainstream-ready, appealing to a wide range of americana country fans. "Too Far to Walk" has peaked at number 3 on the SoundClick Americana chart. Find more from The Stray Dawgs on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
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The Stray Dawgs are from Plantation, Florida. Lew Dawg Cloninger is the founding member and plays guitars and sings (many people refer to it as hollering).
Founding member Steve Sallaz plays bass, sings and also does most of the mixing and mastering of our recordings. He also plays a variety of percussion instruments.
We have many other musician friends that help us out at live shows as well as recording. Huge thanks go out to Susan Ivory Blue who has played piano and organ on many of our recordings and gigs. Also special thanks to Lew Knapper for his help with Texas blues harp on many of our songs.
Band/artist history
Started this band in 1999 as a duo with the great singer Nadine Naujoks. She moved to North Carolina in 2003 and we reformed as a different kind of group. At one time we had as many as seven players in the band. We have had a couple of different names (Close Enough being one). We have had the same line up now since about 2010. We have had the name "The Stray Dawgs" since 2006. Some others (band members) have come and gone but the core has remained the same. Steve Sallaz has been in the band since 2003 and I consider him to be as much a founding member as myself.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
We do occasionally play live but we have been working on new recordings as of late. Because we use many side players, our band is like the hillbilly version of the Alan Parsons Project.
Your musical influences
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Brown, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Lennon-McCartney, The Glimmer Twins, Leon Russell, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jerry Jeff Walker, Hank Williams Sr., David Allan Coe and Pete Townsend. The list goes on forever. Thank God for all the great musicians and song writers in the world who speak not only to emotions but also truth to power.
What equipment do you use?
Fender American Deluxe Tele, Fender American Deluxe Strat, Takamine F349 acoustic, Gibson 00 acoustic, Martin D12E Acoustic, Laney amp for electric, Peavey and Fishman for acoustic. Bass Player Steve Sallaz uses Fender Highway bass and other Fender basses. He also has an LTD fretless bass.
Anything else?
We like to create and perform new music and we like to put our own signature on covers of other people's music. To have an appreciation for music is a great thing in life. To learn how to play an instrument is another great step. To be able to perform music for people is also great. To write your own music and perform it for others and to even have people buy your music is almost the ultimate. To make a living as a musician writing and performing your own music IS the ultimate. We are not there, but we would love to be.
Plantation, Florida
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Comments (4)
Coil
...a great song by a great artist: The Stray Dawgs
Hi Lew,
Love the idea for this song. Good vocals & music.
Morris
A lovely song, well played and sung by the band, wistful, melancholy and meaningful, delivered with feeling, good music.
This is my favorite song of The Stray Dawgs, lyrics are amazing and the vocals and instrumentation are right on with the atmosphere and feel of the song. Great Job on this!!
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