THE LOVE DOGS: Live and On Fire

The Love Dogs

Live and On Fire

© 2004 E. Scheer (747728930423)

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Rockin' Swingin' Old School R&B

tracks

1 You Did Me Wrong
2 Never Mine
3 Baby's Got A Secret
4 First Floor Girl
5 Keep On Lyin'
6 Knocked Out
7 Only Time Will Tell
8 Why Did You Lie?
9 Hey Hey - Walla Walla
10 Tossin' & Turnin'

notes

The Love Dogs' Recipe for The Blues

Take one red hot horn section - we're talkin' alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone - down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called "the best in the business", and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. Sound tasty? It's a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence, it's THE LOVE DOGS.

Based out of Boston, this hard blowing septet just celebrated its tenth year wowing audiences and critics alike with their combination of great musicianship and pure fun. The Dogs combine elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock 'n' roll into their own powerhouse sound. You can hear it loud and clear on their three Tone-Cool cds "I'm Yo Dog" (1996), "Heavy Petting" (1998) and "New Tricks" (2000). Many of the cuts from these three discs have been blues radio favorites, several of the Dogs' signature original songs have been used in feature films and on television, and one has even been sampled for use on the upcoming Run-DMC cd!

But as much fun as the Dogs' studio discs are, it's nothing compared to seeing them live. FMQB magazine called Love Dogs' concerts "the stuff of legend" where "soulful vocals, killer grooves, unpredictability and pure entertainment play equal parts". With their brand new cd "Live And On Fire" The Love Dogs have finally captured the unbridled energy of their live show on disc. Far from a live retread of previously recorded tunes, "Live And On Fire" features ten brand new tracks captured live on a summer weekend at the famous Sea Note nightclub on the outskirts of Boston.

"It's important to us to have fun, and sometimes even we don't know what we're gonna do next." says lead vocalist and songwriter EDDIE "DUATO" SCHEER, a former sideman of r&b legend Johnny Adams. "We have a lot of humor in our music, and we love to surprise each other and make each other laugh. When a crowd can see that, it becomes contagious. Pretty soon they're giving us back as much energy as we're putting out, and the whole thing keeps escalating. We call it the 'tribal love vibe'".

Featuring some of the Northeast's best players, it's impossible not to notice the high level of musicianship in this band. "We're all lifetime fans of blues, jazz, and r&b, and we all have a real reverence for the music. Part of what makes this band special is that we really play together as a unit, and the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts." The band's lineup consists of SCHEER, ALIZON LISSANCE (keyboards, vocals), MYANNA (alto/tenor sax, vocals), GLENN SHAMBROOM (guitar, baritone sax), RANDY BRAMWELL (bass, vocals), STEVE BROWN (drums, vocals), newest kennel-mate MARK PAQUIN (tenor sax, trombone) and special guest and old friend "SAX" GORDON BEADLE (tenor and baritone sax).

Part Rat Pack party, part 20th century musical encyclopedia, and part revival meeting, "Live And On Fire" showcases the Dogs at their best, leaving their audience breathless and begging for more. The New York Post says "Even though the music could make Leonardo's David dance, it's the songwriting that separates these dogs from the rest of the pack" and Blues Review agrees "If there were a Superbowl for crowd pleasing rhythm & blues, a photo of The Love Dogs would be on every Wheaties box in America." Scheer sums it up by saying "If this band doesn't put a smile on your face, check your pulse because you might be dead."


The Love Dogs - Live and On Fire

The Love Dogs have spent the last ten years blowing audiences away with their high energy live shows. In doing so they've built a fanatically loyal following across the U.S. and in Europe. For years the Love Dogs' friends and fans have been asking the band to record a live cd, and "Live And On Fire" is the answer to those requests. Far from a live retread of previously recorded tunes, "Live And On Fire" features ten brand new tracks captured live on a summer weekend at the famous Sea Note nightclub on the outskirts of Boston.

The disc kicks off with the Deadric Malone composition "You Did Me Wrong", an outstanding , if lesser known track originally recorded by Bobby Bland as part of his legendary Duke sessions. This horn and guitar driven shuffle sets the mood, and gets the audience in the groove.

The next two cuts, "Never Mine" and "Baby's Got A Secret" feature two sides of the New Orleans R&B sound that the Dogs have always loved. The former is a soulful stroll evoking memories of Smiley Lewis, and featuring a vocal by Eddie "Duato" Scheer that starts out sly and sarcastic, but builds to an impassioned frenzy on the out chorus. The latter is a funky second line street beat arranged in a brass band style that leaves room for everyone to blow.

"First Floor Girl" is a jump tune with a big band arrangement propelled by drummer Steve Brown and some great horn section work. It starts with an a capella vocal, and is capped off by a tasty tenor /bari sax trade between Myanna and Glenn Shambroom. "Keep On Lyin" is pure big city blues, with a scorching guitar solo by Shambroom, and a gospel tinged vocal break by Scheer reminiscent of the blues shouters of the 50's.

This rare introspective moment gives way to the joyous zydeco rhythm of "Knocked Out". Trombonist Mark Paquin steps out front on this punch drunk tune about love and fighting, and pianist Alizon Lissance jumps in with a quick but dazzling accordion solo. The song peaks with a dixieland horn breakdown ripping into a powerful unison section that takes the tune home.

The audience gets a chance to catch its breath on Alizon's poignant ballad "Only Time Will Tell" where her plaintive vocal is set against haunting piano and tenor. "Why Did You Lie?" is the one holdover from an earlier Love Dogs cd, but it's given a completely different treatment here with Randy Bramwell's funky bass providing new urgency, and Myanna's solo sax blowing the roof off the joint.

The band is joined by old friend "Sax" Gordon Beadle on tenor sax, and the wildness reaches its peak on "Hey Hey - Walla Walla" an uptempo swinger honoring the Dogs' favorite little town out west. Brown is again firmly in the driver's seat as the four horns engage in a vicious battle, followed by an extended scat solo by Scheer that has to be heard to be believed.

The audience begs for more, and the Dogs are happy to oblige with a rockin' version of the Bobby Lewis classic "Tossin' and Turnin'". Scheer does the vocal proud, and Myanna and Gordon are as one on the soli section. In the end the audience is left rapt, ecstatic, and wrung out!


What The Critics Say:

"The Love Dogs are funny, funky, and push a beat 50's style until you can't help but tap your feet. With big thick horns and humorous, sexy lyrics, this band is built for fun."
-BLUES REVIEW

"Even though the music could make Leonardo's David dance, it's the songwriting that separates these Dogs from the rest of the pack."
-THE NEW YORK POST

"The Love Dogs deliver the goods with enthusiasm born in a roadhouse."
-ASSOCIATED PRESS

"If these guys don't make you want to dance, look in the mirror. You're the dog."
-BOSTON HERALD

"The Dogs combine tongue in cheek humor with impressive musical chops...the band captures the spirit that spawned jump music...a heavy contender for national fame."
-WORCESTER PHOENIX

"Sheer's razor-sharp vocals (the man even scats convincingly) are a throwback to the great days of Big Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris."
-SOUTHLAND BLUES, California

"These guys 'n gals sure know how to do low down, dog dirty boogie woogie right! A must see."
-BLUESWIRE

"The party vibe recalls Louis Prima's band with Keely Smith and Sam Butera, but with modern flourishes and funkier sensibilities. No matter the style, these canines show considerable chops"
-ALL ABOUT JAZZ

"The Love Dogs attack it like a Doberman chomping on a fresh stew bone, and play it with verve and fire."
-DELTA SNAKE NEWS

"This CD by the Love Dogs is by far one of the best of the year."
-MUSIC CITY BLUES, Nashville

"Overflowing with horns, good humour and swinging rhythms, making perfect party music."
-BLUEPRINT, British Blues Connection

"Whip me, beat me, make me write bad checks! You aren't bound to find in your lifetime a more danceable, funny, or just plain more fun band if you sat down and invented it yourself."
-THE HARD REPORT, Music Industry Trade Mag.

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  • Live and on fire
    author: Anthony Taylor

    Recently my wife and I were shopping in our local department store in Stockholm, Sweden, when we heard a Love Dogs track being played. It stopped us both and we just had to find out who it was and what the track was. Since then we have bought this cd, Live and on Fire, which by the way, it does exactly what the tital says, 'It's live and on fire', as is our home everytime we play it. We now have all The Love Dogs cd's, all because of a recent day out shopping. AMAZING! As is The Love Dogs sound.

  • The Love Dogs Live and On Fire
    author: CarolCooper

    Feel good dance music

  • author: Paul Hellar

    Off the Hook!! Just bad ass, high energy, music the way music should be..Live and on Fire!! Best of Boston, no doubt!!

  • as entertaining as always !!
    author: Doreen Peterson

    I thought the CD ROCKED I have their other CDs and once again they have put together a great bunch of songs The horns are awesome and the vocals are amazing The mix of ballads and upbeat kicked up songs make the feet want to move Keep up the great work and look forward to more great music from the LoveDogs

  • Smokin'!
    author: Jim

    Can't believe the Love Dogs are from Boston! Original, rockin', horn-driven fun! I'm knocked out!

  • Love it !!!!
    author: Bryan and Beth

    My dog and I love to listen to the LOVE DOGS Live and on fire CD great feel good music toe tapping very nice..

  • Big and Hot!
    author: ProbablyDave

    The Love Dogs are a good time looking for a place to happen and this CD really brings out the tight, funky, funny sound that they project in concert.

  • Blues! Funk! Horns! Boogie-Woogie!
    author: John J

    Blues! Funk! Horns! Boogie-Woogie! I love listening to this type of music. I can't stop tappin' my shoes listening to the Love Dogs. Major kudos to Holly Harris at WBOS 92.9 FM in Boston for playing the Love Dogs a few weeks back on her Sunday Night blues show.

  • author: Gary Davis

    The Love Dogs are "Live and On Fire" with this CD. These guys know how to rock. This CD will make you want to get up and dance. Turn up the music and howl to the Love Dogs. This CD has more grooving and moving than one guy can handle. So grab a partner and shake your tail to the Love Dogs.

  • YOU'LL LOVE IT!
    author: Carrie McKay

    I first saw The Love Dogs in a club on Pleasure Island at Disney 5 years ago and what a surprise! I immediately purchased two CD's. That place was jumpin'! This CD is a must!

  • Howlin' and Barkin'
    author: Mo

    Great! I'll guarntee that your dogs will hurt from dancin' Wonderful CD!

  • agreat live recording!!!!
    author: the boogie boys

    one of the best live cd's!!!!! can't wait to see them at the white mountain boogie"n"blues, august 19th, in thornton,nh, check out www.nhblues.com for more info

  • Great cd!
    author: Nancy

    I've been grooving to The Love Dogs since they started playing gigs at the Green Briar. They just keep getting better and better! I knew that I would enjoy the cd as much as all of their others, and I was right!

  • THIS BAND MAKES ME FEEL BIG! BIG, BIG, BIG
    author: NBTBOB
  • the best ever!
    author: bootleg - steve yeaton

    one of the top 5 live recordings of any band ever! i have listened to this disc over and over again, have one in the car,in the house and on the ipod. i never leave home without the love dogs. my favorite song on this disc is first floor girl, go see them when they come around as they will not be in small venues much longer......

  • Love it! Gets the feet tappin'. Sent this email to my son and daughter-in-law
    author: joanne revelli

    Have just ordered this cd to complete my set (only heard the clips from this site, that was enough to know I love it!!). You Dogs just keep on jivin' and making everyone's feet dance, especially mine. Happy music with hysterical lyrics, how can you go wrong?

  • boppin'!
    author: Lou Mucciolo

    A boppin' affair; "Hey Hey - Walla Walla" is worth the price of admission alone.

  • AWESOME!!!!
    author: Kari

    These dogs are AWESOME!!!!! Can't wait to see them again and again and again This CD is constantly on my jukebox and always brings a smile to my face and my feet do the dancing - Don't wait - Add this CD to your collection NOW!!! it's pure joy

  • author: Patti

    So crisp and oh so fun! Wanna see them in some southern clubs!

  • Pure energy
    author: Scott David Gray

    The Love Dogs are the hottest swing band on the East Coast. It's the strength of their live show that makes them awesome. And this CD captures that energy, that power. They make you dance -- even if you never thought you would. These are the hardest working musicians I know of.

  • Great Jump Blues
    author: David

    I've been a fan of the Love Dogs for a long time and have all of their CDs. I've been listening to Live and on Fire nonstop.

  • Great cd. Have a complete set now.
    author: lisa & john in MI

    Have seen them live once, and this cd reminds us of that time. Have been Love Dogs fans for many years, and this is one of their best. Truly captures their live sound.........

  • Wonderful
    author: Deena

    Great CD. Wish they would come to the South more often. If you like thier music, you need to see them live. One of the best live shows around.

  • Makes my Love Dogs collection complete!
    author: Jeannie Ennis French

    I've been listening to the Love Dogs for years and have enjoyed each album. Since moving from Boston, I don't get to see the band play every week anymore, but this CD just makes my day! "Live and on Fire" makes you feel like you are at one of their shows! If you've never been to a Love Dog's show, they are energizing, fun and never the same twice! The title "Live and on Fire" says it all! What a great addition to my Love Dogs CD set.

  • Really lovin' the Love Dogs!
    author: Jill Valencia

    This is my first CD of the Love Dogs, but it won't be my last! Really dig the beat & the lyrics. I hope they come out with another one soon!

  • author: Scott Taylor

    If you haven't heard this disc your in for a treat. It is without a doubt one of the HOTTEST live performances your ever gonna hear! The scat alone is worth the price of admission. I have three prior releases from the Love Dogs and Live and on Fire is without a doubt the best of the bunch! You will not be disappointed-buy this disc!

  • Best live band thats not famous in today music market
    author: Mike Breeze

    Saw The Lovedogs live in New Hampshire 3/5/05 at the Rynbour Blues club. Lets see I,ll start with great.I was fortunate enough to have seen them 5 yrs ago give or take in Orlando they kick it out then and their kicking it out now.I just can't understand why they are not famous yet come on Leno

  • author: Susan Garrity

    You will LOVE this Cd-- it will put you in a great mood! It's almost as good as being at one of their shows--does capture their vibe and buoyant sense of fun, but you simply MUST see them live, if possible. Then you'll be hooked! Buy this CD -- you'll be glad you did!

  • They did it again!
    author: Deanna & George

    The dogs just keep doing it. We expect great music from them and we got once again. Thanks!

  • Fantastic!
    author: Tim L

    Always a bit leery about a live CD, as they often fall way short of how you remember a live performance. Not so this one - it's awesome! This captures the musicianship and the passion of these folks at their best. If you can't get to their live show, then buy this one for sure. Huge bonus - the recording quality is excellent as well!

  • We have seen the band and the cd was awsome!!!!
    author: Cindy

    This cd is great and I would recommend it to anyone who likes swinging blues.

  • author: Dan Bartoli

    "Live and on Fire" is the closest thing to catching the 'Dogs on stage. The only thing missing is the dancing in the aisles.

  • author: bill ding

    the dogs are big boned harry beasts - my tounge is hangin out - my tail is waggin - I'm sniffin an wigglin , jumpin, an jivin like a houndog should - ah wooo !

  • Awsome
    author: George W. Shaffer

    keeps up the tempo of past cd's ed just keeps on writing spectacular songs

  • Great CD!
    author: Chris

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