In 1992, Orlando residents Andy Burr (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Greg Taillon (Cajun squeezebox, fiddle, vocals) formed The Porchdogs in order to perform the kind of music they loved but rarely heard in Central Florida--the rootsy good-time sound of Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco. Joining Andy and Greg is Jessica Daumen, a young fiddler who was twice named Florida State Bluegrass Champion in the Youth category. She plays with energy and attitude, and has added tremendously to the group's onstage appearance! As a trio, the band plays acoustically (strolling or stationary) or amplified (with pre-recorded bass and drums for backup). As a full band, the trio adds one of the best rhythm sections in Central Florida: bassist Larry Dolamore and drummer Ronnie Hart. (Tom Bastedo and Fred Domulot played drums on the albums.) When possible, the 'Dogs also feature a Cajun percussionist on rubboard and triangle, sometimes a piano player. The Porchdogs are well-known throughout Florida and the southeast. They have performed daily the past few years at the Florida State Fair; daily during Bike Week and Biketoberfest at the world-famous Iron Horse Saloon in Ormond Beach, Florida; they are the only band to have performed every year (twelve years and counting!) at the Ft. Lauderdale Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival--the biggest festival of its type in the US; and they regularly perform in Orlando's theme parks and nightclubs, and at numerous corporate and private events. for more info: andyburr2@gmail.com 407-877-3010