The wonderful Julie Gribble and drummer Sean Bennett came by the Doghouse on Wednesday, June 25 to talk about all sorts of things, including Julie's music, life on the road, and other fun stuff. This young lady already has quite an impressive resume to go along with her music, and we were honored to have her stop by to hang out with us for an evening. We're currently spinning many of the tracks from Julie's 2006 album, Echoes in my Head, and we can't wait to hear what new music she's been putting together.

Julie's credits include the Lifetime movie “Dive at Clauson’s Pier,” popular Nickelodeon shows “Zoey 101,” “Drake and Josh” and their TV movie “Drake & Josh Go to Hollywood,” as well as "South of Nowhere" on Noggin and "Smallville" on the CW network. Guest appearances include: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005 and 2007), “The Tyra Banks Show” (CBS), Good Day Atlanta (FOX), Daytime (NBC), Low Country Live (ABC), TV Guide Channel, and Cafe Central (CABLETV). Julie also received the 2005 LA Music Award for Best Adult Alternative Artist, has been featured in Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 unsigned bands (for both 2006 and 2007) and was also named one of the "Best Emerging Artists of 2006" in American Idol Magazine. Whoa.

We had yet another fun-filled time in the Doghouse on June 4, 2008, as Len Rosen and Richie Mays of Len Rosen & the Tribe of Good Fortune came by the Cybertoxic Lounge for some great music and fun conversation. Eric Jefferson was back in the host's chair for this one, as Len and Richie treated us to some cuts from their fantastic debut CD, Always Tomorrow, and played a few tunes for us live as well. The guys also gave Frank an impromptu rendition of one of his favorite songs, Len's "Mr. Television." All in all, it was quite a fun evening.

Len Rosen & the Tribe of Good Fortune were also part of the lineup for our Birthday Bash on June 8, and we were glad to have 'em. They're a terrific live band with a truly unique sound. Len & the Tribe go by the motto: "we make music the old-fashioned way... we PLAY it!" They do that, and do it well. Check 'em out if you can.

We were fortunate enough to have acclaimed blues artist Joe Pitts, who's currently doing a brief tour of Georgia before heading back to his home state of Arkansas. Joe is a powerful, soulful & multi-talented performer who has been compared to guitarists like Warren Haynes, Michael Burks, Larry McCray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Although his influences range from Duane Allman and Dickey Betts to Roy Buchanan, Joe is best known for his slide guitar work with the band Liquid Groove Mojo. Touted as one of Arkansas' best bands, the International touring band has played hundreds of shows, touring Europe and the Midwest/Midsouth. Joe has been widely recongized for his vocals as well, having been chosen as one of the best vocalists of the year at the 2006 Indie Artist Radio awards. Sweet!

Joe came by to talk with Frank "the Hounddog" about touring, Joe's music, and all sorts of other interesting stuff. We hope to have Joe back in the Doghouse again soon.

Steve Coffey of the Rockin’ Pontoons came by the Gumbo Show with Joe on Tuesday, November 06, 2007. Steve and the Pontoons have accumulated an impressive following around the Atlanta area. Critics have raved about the Pontoons’ debut album, Faith in a Happy Ending, and we’d go right along with them. Performing Songwriter magazine even selected it as a “Top-12 DIY” national pick! Steve is a very funny and personable guy, and we enjoyed hearing some of his hilarious stories as well as his fine music.