Meet the Band
Gigs & Venues
Come on down and check out the new originals, some cool new covers and see some old friends. As always there will be surprises that even we don't know about.
Our Next Dog Shows:
* September 19, 2008 - Friday at The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. Unwind. Relax. Kick back. Dance your ass off!!! So there you have it-advertising in a nutshell. First we lure you in and then we pounce on you. You didn't have a chance. See you there.(Er...here) www.hmbbrewingco.com
* September 14, 2008 - Sam's Chowder House on Half Moon Bay. A new one for us. This excellent restaurant has been open for two years and has started having weekend music. Come hear the band outside at their South Beach Bar from 4:00 till 8:00. Great views (of the harbor and ocean if you don't look at us) great food & drinks. With live music-it's a hat trick. www.samschowderhouse.com
* August 2, 2008 - The "Relay For Life" in Half Moon Bay. Part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of (and money for) cancer research. We will be closing the entertainment part of the event from 7:00 till 8:30. BUT there is entertainment all day so come on out to Cunha Middle School and participate. Call or email us for info. It's an important cause-trust me.
* July 17, 2008 - See note for July 3
* July 3, 2008 - Another night at The San Benito House ****Sorry NO MORE MUSIC At The SB House. (New owners)
* May 29, 2008 - Thursday night we will be bringing the Dog Rock to The San Benito House in downtown Half Moon Bay.Come on in to see the action.
* May 17, 2008 - A Private affair-The HMB Yacht Club is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary with a flair. Book us for your special event.
* May 3, 2008 - A Benefit for the HMB High School Surf Team. The team is privately funded and you can help by coming out to Seacrest Gym in Half moon Bay for a Surf Luau. There will be pupus, dinner, drinks (cash bar), a raffle and of course DANCING to BiotD. For info and tickets (and a good time) call Tracy at 650 712 1242. $45 for everything (including a good time). $55 after april 21st so call now. Operators are waiting.
* April 19, 2008 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. Our stomping grounds. Our first time back after hiatus. Come shake out the cobwebs with us and partake in some good Brewery food and drink. Bring your dancin' shoes too. Check it out here: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* March 15, 2008 - A private party at The Coyote Point Yacht Club. Happy St. Patty's Day! After we fill up on corned beef and cabbage (with boiled potatoes of course) the band will try to outlast the members on the dance floor. If you have an event coming up, we will play for food. And money. Call us.
* November 30, 2007 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. Filled up from Thanksgiving and giving thanks for the cool brews and cool people at the HMB Brewey. This is your chance to work off the Thanksgiving dinner on the dance floor. We will have a batch of new songs to play for you. www.hmbbrewingco.com
* October 11, 2007 - The San Benito house in Half Moon Bay. 7:00-10:00. Prior to the pumpkins come join the bum...locals (us) for some fun and music. The San Benito House is the best in town for intimate, friendly libation taking. And if you have not heard our newest dog, James, you are in for a treat.
* August 17, 2007 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. The Brewery in August. Hot summer days. Maybe. The coastside in summer can be a refreshing change from the inland heat. These things we can count on: Good beer, good food and good music by Blame it on the Dog. See you there. www.hmbbrewingco.com
* July 21,2007 - Twain Harte. It's time to get out of town and head for the hills. If you want a really nice weekend in the Sierra foothills, this is the time to plan your get outta town trip. Twain Harte is so nice and tranquil and...no summer fog. More info: www.twainhartecc.com
* June 24, 2007 -Sunday at The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 4:00-8:00. This is a change. Sunday afternoon and BIOTD is at the Brewery. It should be a great weekend so come on down. One of our favorite spots and great food too. Always great handmade beer and a full bar. Dance till your knees fall off. A wise man once said: "Have fun"!
* June 2, 2007 - El Granada Block Party. Listen for the music and stop by. We are available for parties and weddings. Very reasonable and easy to get along with. Have keg? We will travel.
* May 26, 2007 - A Wedding in Half Moon Bay. There is a secret campground next to the beach that makes a wonderous setting for a wedding. Trees surround the meadow and the Pacific provides the background. We are lucky enough to play there today. Congratulations to Vanessa and Steve.
* May 3, 2007 - The San Benito House in Half Moon Bay. 7:00-10:00 Spring has sprung! Come hear our old and new tunes in a cozy, warm, friendly place where everybody knows our name. Good clean fun for all.
* January 12, 2007 - Private Party. Someone turns 50. Half way there. We can make your Bday special too. Call us.
* December 14, 2006 - The San Benito House in Half Moon Bay. Another Thursday night and you ain't got nobody? No problem. Come on down to the SB House and cozy on up to the bar where "everybody knows your name" or not. Sometimes it's just a good place to hide out and listen to our music. So mark your calendar and we will see you there. 7:00-10:00 PM
* December 2, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewery in Princeton by the Sea. At the harbor and it's crab season. The Brewery will no doubt take advantage of the local catch and have some great specials. We will have new songs and a non crabby attitude for the evening. 7:00-10:00 PM. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* November 11, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Farmer's Market. We will wake up the veggies! 10:00-1:00 AM. Really! Stay up all night to be ready. (remember what that was like?)
* October 13, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. This will be Pumpkin Festival Eve so let's get down and Boogie. Or get up and Boogie. Or just Boooooooooogie.Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* September 23, 2006 - Block Party in San Carlos. Drive around till you hear the music and CRASH THE PARTY. (legal disclaimer: Blame it on the Dog does not condon the univited attendance of parties. You do so at your own risk)
* September 16, 2006 - A very special B Day party for someone very special to the band. Hope you made the cut on this one. Happy 50th Karen
* August 26, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. 7:00-10:00. "It's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody"...unless YOU come out and dance to the Band. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* August 12, 2006 - Twain Harte. We head for the hills once again for the outdoor concert series.(AKA Concert in the Pines) 6:00-8:00. Last year (and the year before) was a blast and this year will be better. For more information, go to the Twain Harte website www.twainhartecc.com
* August 3, 2006 - The San Benito House in downtown Half Moon Bay. 7:00-10:00. Our local hotspot in downtown H.M.B. See why Sharon gets voted "Best Bartender" almost every year. An intimate historical setting in (did I say?) downtown Half Moon Bay. Email us for directions or more info.
* July 5, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00 till 10:00 Great food and beer. Check out their website(even though they don't have this gig on it yet!!!): www.hmbbrewingco.com
* June 17, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Flower Mart. Springtime on the coast. Saturday morning coffee and the smell of...flowers. Come on down to Main Street. 9:30-11:300 or so. THAT IS A.M. !
* March 24, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00 till 10:00 Great food and beer. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* January 26, 2006 - The San Benito House in Half Moon Bay. 7:00-10:00. Come on, it's almost the weekend. Enjoy your life a little more. Music adds years to your life...in a good way. Just look at Rob!
* January 14, 2006 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00-10:00. Dancing till Dawn...finishes her dancing. Or 10:00. Whichever comes first. Great food and beer. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* November 13, 2005 - Private Party. WE will play at YOUR party. Email us. Let's Party.
* November 3, 2005 - The San Benito House in Half Moon Bay. 7:00-10:00. After the ghouls leave town and all the pumpkins have been smashed or turned into goat food life moves on in H.M.B. And as a small, broken, part of the mosaic of life in H.M.B. the band is back at the Benito for some Thursday evening fun. Come join us.
* October 29, 2005 - Block Party in San Carlos 2:00-5:00. Just drive around until you hear us. Party crashing is a social faux paw but...Blame it on the Dog!! WE ARE available for your party. Just email us-or the phone works too.
* October 15th and 16th, 2005 - The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. On Saturday we play 10:00-11:00 and 2:30-3:30. Sunday we play 12:30-1:30 and 3:00-4:00. So either come early on Saturday for the opening of the festival or late on Sunday from the closing. We will be on the Gazebo stage south end of Main st. See the details at www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest
*October 7, 2005 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00-10:00. Friday night is dance night. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* September 24, 2005 - The Pleasanton Heritage Festival. We will be on the Bernal stage from 1:00-2:00. If you are out and about in the East Bay stop by. Info at http://www.mlaproductions.com/pl_home.html
* August 28, 2005 - The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. We will be appearing on the Spirit of Palo Alto stage. One set only starting at 2:30. (In the afternoon of course). We will try to think of some spirited songs to lift your spirits while you (and possibly us) embibe in the spirit of choice. So spirit yourself down to Palo Alto and have some fun in the sun. check this website for more info. www.mlaproductions.com
* June 30, 2005 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00-10:00. It's their Anniversary week party. Specials and music all week long. Check out their website: www.hmbbrewingco.com
* June 18, 2005 - Twain Harte. We head for the hills once again for the outdoor concert series.(AKA Concert in the Pines) 6:00-8:00. Last year was a blast and this year will be better. For more information, go to the Twain Harte website www.twainhartecc.com
*June 11, 2005 - Private Party. WE would invite you but then we would have to kill you. Why not sign us up for your private party? Reasonable rates and reliable music. We don't do windows.
*June 16, 2005 - Towles Cafe in Burlingame. 7:00-9:00. They like us. They really like us. Sorry, I was channeling Sally Fields for a moment. But they do like us enough to have us back. A fun, intimate place where we can play to the people. Early enough for even the most adroit worm getters. Good food too. Go to www.towlescafe.com for directions.
*May 19, 2005 - The San Benito House. 7:00-10:00. Back home in Half Moon Bay. Thursdays haven't been this much fun since Sienfeld. Come on down to the corner of Main and Mill in lovely downtown Half Moon Bay.
* April 21, 2005 - Towles Cafe in Burlingame. 7:00-9:00. This is a new venue for the band. An early gig that gives all the hardworking ,dedicated employees/slackers a chance to wind down and still get to bed early. Go to www.towlescafe.com for directions.
* April 16, 2005 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00-10:00. Saturday after tax day. We will get rid of your taxtime blues. Joining the Big Dog Band (again) will be Lee Parvin bringing us to our knees with his keyboard and accordian. Great food, great beer, full bar and us. NO COVER. Go to www.hmbbrewingco.com for directions.
*January 8, 2005 - The Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. on the coast in Princeton 7:00-10:00. The Full Big Dog Band. Dancing is encouraged. Shake out the New Year cobwebs with some great music and hand made beer.
*December 23, 2004 - The San Benito House. 7:00-10:00. Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all the creatures will be stirring at the S.B.House. Come by and pick up some last minute presents-our CDs. A great stocking stuffer for $10 each.
*November 19, 2004 - Private Birthday Party in Half Moon Bay. Find it and you can come too. Happy Birthday Rob.
*October 17, 2004 - The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival in...Half Moon Bay. This is great fun for us and for the 300,000 people who brave the drive in and out to enjoy the music, food, arts&crafts, and the sun. Sun not guaranteed. Fun is. We will be on the Gazebo stage at 10:00-11:30 on Sunday.
*August 14, 2004 - Private Wedding in La Honda. We will play yours-email us
*June 19, 2004 - Concert in Twain Harte. 6:00-8:00. On The Rotary Stage at Eproson Park. Take a weekender to the Gold Country. The weather should be perfect. For more information, go to the Twain Harte website www.twainhartecc.com. After 5 months in the studio working on the new CD the band is ready to rock. WHO let these dogs out!!! We will be previewing the new CD "Will Sing For Food" and selling advance copies. Come on up to Twain Harte and enjoy some California hospitality..
*January 6, 2004 - The Expression Center in Emeryville. A semi-private (by invitation) stage show to record the band live. The Center gave us a taste of live showbiz. We hope to go back again.
*October 10, 2003 - The Half Moon Bay Brewery on the coast in Princeton by the Sea. 7:00-10:00. Free music and dancing. If only there was FREE BEER. But alas, there's not. But the beer is fresh from their tanks and Friday dancing is a great way to unwind from the week. We'll have the Big Dog Band there, hope you will be there too.
*September 4, 2003 - The San Benito House. 7:00-10:00. Come see if we get "too loud" Nuff said. It's the Big Dog Band.
*August 22, 2003 - The Half Moon Bay Brewery on the coast in Princeton by the Sea. 7:00-10:00. Free music and dancing. If only there was FREE BEER. But alas, there's not. But the beer is fresh from their tanks and Friday dancing is a great way to unwind from the week. We'll be there, hope you will too.
*June 14, 2003 - Concert in Twain Harte. 6:00-8:00. On The Rotary Stage at Eproson Park. Take a weekender to the Gold Country. The weather should be perfect. For more information, go to the Twain Harte website http://www.twainhartecc.com
*June 7, 2003 - LaDiDa in Half Moon Bay. 11:00-1:00. Back to the morning shift. Good thing the coffee is strong. Come have a latte with us.
*May 9, 2003 - Dutra Park in Half Moon Bay. 6:00-8:30. The shops on Main Street stay open late. Come support the local economy.
*November 14, 2002 - The San Benito House. 7:00-10:00. It's safe to drive over the hill again-the elephants are gone.
*October 20, 2002 - LaDiDa in Half Moon Bay. 1:00-3:00 or till everybody is gone. This is Pumpkin Festival Weekend. The BIG party in H.M.B. This year there are even elephants! (no kidding-it's that sick) After you bash your way up and down Main St. take a break and have a snack at LaDiDa while we play your favorites. One block west of Main St. (near the corner of Purrisma and Kelly)
*October 5, 2002 - Private Party. Happy Birthday Tom! We love parties. Contact us for yours (if you are in the Bay Area- otherwise send the jet and we'll play for free).
*September 8, 2002 - The San Gregorio Store. 11:00-1:00. Sunday morning. Bloody Marys and music. What could be better. Try it-you'll like it.
*August 24, 2002 - LaDiDa in Half Moon Bay. 11:00-1:00. Saturday lattes in an artistic setting. Come be abused, uh, I mean amused by the band's rapier like wit after a caffeine fix. Just off Kelly on Purissima in lovely downtown Half Moon Bay again.
*August 22, 2002 - The San Benito House. 7:00-10:00. Back home in Half Moon Bay. Thursdays haven't been this much fun since Sienfeld. Come on down to the corner of Main and Mill in lovely downtown Half Moon Bay.
*August 11, 2002 - The Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes. 4:00-6:00. Art and wine and thou in a sublime setting. Back for our second year and this time we will be the closing act. Last year we had a ball so this year should be even better. In the town of Los Gatos. Email us for directions or go to their website for a map. Copy this url: http://www.los-gatos.ca.us/los_gatos/assoc_clubs/kiwanis/fdea_map.html
*January 12, 2002 - The Winter Music Festival. A VERY BIG DEAL. And it was!! You'll have to wait till next year for the refrain.
Hear Us on the Radio:
KFOG FM's Acoustic Sunrise Many thanks to DJ Rosalie Howarth for including "Teresa" in the Sunday-morning music mix. If you would like us to be let out of the Pound again, send Rosalie an e-mail at KFOG.com or call 1-800-300-KFOG. Arf!
Where We've Been Lately:
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto...
PLeasanton Heritage Festival, Pleasanton...
Towles Cafe, Burlingame...
Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., Princeton by the Sea...
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay...
Expression Center, Emeryville...
Twain Harte Music Series...
Brewtown, San Carlos...
Café Borrone, Menlo Park...
Mezza Luna, Princeton Harbor...
Quarry Park, Half Moon Bay (benefit)...
San Benito House, Half Moon Bay...
San Gregorio Store, San Gregorio...
LaDiDa, Half Moon Bay...
It's Italia-Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay...
Half Moon Bay Brewery, Princeton by the Sea...
The Foster City Art and Wine Festival, Foster City...
The Fiesta de Artes, Los Gatos...
The San Mateo Co. Fair and Floral Fiesta, San Mateo...
The Mel Mello Center for the Arts, Half Moon Bay...
The Gazos Creek Beach House, Gazos Creek...
As you can see from the photo of one of our recent shows, walls are entirely optional! If you have an event planned or have an establishment in the Northern California area and would like us to make music for you, just email us at