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Introducing Athens' Newest Talent

Apr 1, 2009

Woof Woof

Indie/Blues/Rock

Lineup: Ken Clark, Rick Fowler, John Williams, Sherry Joyce. Former members of: Ralph Roddenberry, Redneck Greece and The Lonely White Boys. Influences: Randy Newman, Warren Zevon, Steve Earl, Lucinda Williams. n

I had to cut off the list of associated artists for space, but these seasoned musicians have played with the best of the best. Rick Fowler in particular has played guitar in side projects with Bill Berry (R.E.M.), Dave Schools (WSP, Government Mule), Randall Bramblett and many more local legends. One of Fowler's crowning achievements was putting together a band of well-known musicians to perform the first rock concert benefit for Tourette Syndrome. Bill Berry, who was at the time retiring from R.E.M., made the show his farewell performance, and his drums were auctioned off for charity at the end of the night. If you don't remember The Lonely White Boys, that group featured Drivin 'N' Cryin guitarist Buren Fowler, Dreams So Real drummer Drew Worsham and Normaltown Flyers bassist Greg Veale. 

Woof Woof formed in 2008 and boasts an eclectic sound that ranges from blues to rock to country. Clark and Williams are particularly skilled at telling stories through song, having penned three musical comedies, two of which have been produced. Sherry Joyce often lends vocals to these compositions, having just finished recording the soundtrack to the stage musical "The Kelly's Truck Stop Bop." You can learn more about the band's various accolades at www.myspace.com/woofwoofband.

Next show: Currently on hiatus, but future listings will be posted online.

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