Five Yard Dog: News

For now, Five Yard Dog exists only in the mind of a certain obscure bass player and reluctant vocalist. The way the music biz is now, it seems like much more fun to own a website rather than have a band. LOL. Those who are so inclined can listen to and download music from our music page. There are no immediate plans to reform the band and start gigging again. When that does happen it will appear on our calendar page. You can also 'like' us on Facebook.

Michael

If you've taken a look at our calendar page lately, you may be wondering what's up. Not much there. Well, 5YDG is being put into storage after our August 13th gig. I’m taking an indefinite break from the ‘having my own band’ thing. No need to explain my reasons...it is what it is. I'll be retaining ownership of the domain name and this website could possibly remain online. Thanks to those who supported the band since our very first gig in June of 2009. It definitely has been fun. And a very big thanks to Alan Wright, Wendell Stroup, and Dave Asmussen for helping make 5YDG the success that it was. Who knows...maybe next year I'll feel differently.

Michael

Thanks to all who came out yesterday to support the SCV Blues Festival and the Tom Bolewski family. We were quite surprised at the positive response to our humble little trio. However, we received a thorough (and deserved) tongue-lashing for not having a CD available as of yet. Maybe we should get to workin' on that.

Michael

I am happy to announce that Five Yard Dog finally has a new guitar player. Wendell and I will be joining forces with Dave Asmussen, the guitarist who was founder and leader of The Moxie Blues Band. Our good friend Alan Wright has graciously filled the guitar chair for the past ten months, but has a commitment to the band that bears his name and was on loan, so to speak. We are grateful for all that Alan contributed to the success of 5YDG. As you can see from our calendar page, beginning on May 21 we have scheduled a few selected gigs for the upcoming months. Welcome aboard, Dave.

Michael

Some folks have asked if Five Yard Dog and The Alan Wright Band are the same band with two different names. No they are not, but it is unavoidable that they would have a similar sound due to sharing the same vocalists, bassist, guitarist, and drummer. Because of this dilemma, I've decided to temporarily shut down Five Yard Dog after our last scheduled gig in December. Think of this as a hiatus. This official website will remain active. Sometime in the near future I plan to regroup with different players.

It's really a shame because Alan and Wendell are such awesome musicians and we play so well together. This is a difficult decision since my own personal ambitions to lead a band will be put on the back burner for awhile. All is not lost as I will continue to be the bass player and 2nd vocalist for The Alan Wright Band. In the meantime, not to worry. Five Yard Dog will live again. Stay tuned.

Michael

For now we have just a few pictures in the gallery. Special thanks to my fellow bassist, Bayard Webb, for graciously allowing us to use a picture of his dog, Drake. Drake was rescued from an animal shelter in October of 2007 and has been living the good life in Reno NV ever since.

Michael