Rocker Dogcast

This week we welcome the self described "ramblin' soul" that is singer-songwriter Melissa Carper, the Austin, TX treasure who's been highly acclaimed by NPR, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Melissa introduces us to her rescue dog Georgia Peach who is suspected to be about 10 years old and looks to be part Whippet and part Mountain Cur. We also can't have a conversation about dogs without including Betty Boo who was a Black Lab/American Bulldog mix and had a profound impact on Melissa.

Melissa's latest album Borned in Ya was released on July 19th and is brimming with her signature blend of jazz, vintage R&B, and old-school country. To order and see tour dates visit melissacarper.com

Melissa's shout out goes to the Doris Day Animal Foundation that was founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation by legendary performer, with a straightforward mission that continues to this day:  to help animals and the people who love them.  As a grant-giving charity, DDAF funds other 501(c)(3) organizations across the United States that directly care for and protect animals. To learn more about their programs, scholarships and grants visit dorisdayanimalfoundation.org

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I can't think of a better summer guest than Mark Bryan, the Grammy winning lead guitarist and founding member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Mark brings us up to speed on his 5 year old golden retriever siblings Riggins and Rosie and introduces us to his partner's two 2 year old toy poodle siblings Leo and Max who are all currently accompanying Mark on the Hootie and the Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour that runs through September.

Mark just dropped his Latin-flavored new single Don't Change a Thing this past Friday ahead of his forthcoming solo album Popped that's due out in October. To keep up with Mark go to markbryanmusic.com

Mark chose to give his shout out to bandmate Dean Felber who founded Dean's Dogs with his wife Andrea. Dean's Dogs is a unique 501c3 non-profit organization committed to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need. Inspired by their love for music and animals, Dean combines his passions by tossing to fans guitar picks adorned with the faces of adoptable dogs during his performances. Each pick represents a dog that you can help support through donations. For events, partnerships and donations visit deansdogs.org to learn more.

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Great to have the opportunity to talk dogs with none other than drummer extraordinaire John Tempesta who rose to prominence playing with White Zombie, Testament, Helmet and has occupied the drum throne for The Cult since 2006. John gives us the scoop on Luna, his 6 year old German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, American Pit Bull mix and reminisces about his childhood dogs and other animals he grew up with in the Bronx.

John is giving a well deserved shout out to three dog services. He adopted Luna from Tobie's Small Dog Rescue whose mission is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned and relinquished dogs, and to place into responsible and caring forever homes. To adopt, foster or donate visit tobiessmalldogrescue.org

Luna has enjoyed training, day care and boarding from LAK9s which is perfect for pet owners needing a safe, fun and supervised outlet for their pets. For services, hours and rates go to lak9s.com

Luna has also taken advantage of the services at Whitaker Dog Day Camp who offer everything from daycare and boarding to training and grooming. Find a full list of their offerings at whitakerdogcare.com

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It's always great to talk with a passionate rescue dog advocate like this week's guest Zeb Dekofsky of Tribal Seeds. Zeb was an active dog foster before he saved his 12 year old American Bully Koa minutes from euthanasia. His wife brought Benji, a 9 year old terrier mix, to the relationship and is also rescue.

Tribal Seeds new album Ancient Blood is out now and features special guest artists like Twinkle Brothers + romain virgo + kabaka pyramid + The Movement + hollie cook + The Elovaters + Hector Roots Lewis + hempress sativa + pat Boy + Natalia Doco & more

Zeb chose to give a well-earned shout out to Bullies and Buddies who are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for bullies and other buddy breeds in Southern California. They are a foster-based rescue and rely solely on volunteers and donors to keep their doors open. To join their mission and help make a difference to a dog in need visit bulliesandbuddies.com to learn more.

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Since we're no stranger to dog loving drummers on this show it's only fitting to have a conversation with Late Night with Seth Meyers producer Eric Leiderman who spearheads the 8G Band sit-in that features a popular guest drummer each week. To top it off Eric is a bonafide mini-Schnauzer fan boy with a long family history with the breed and is the dog Dad to 3 year old Moose and 10 year old Buddy.

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Eric gives a shout out to the ASPCA who, for more than 150 years, have led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare. To find out more about the myriad of ways you can help support their cause visit aspca.org

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Grateful to have the opportunity to welcome indie stalwart Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave and her own prolific solo career to the podcast. Kristin raised three boys on the road and completed her family with many trusted canine companions along the way. Hear all about Zoey, Zoey II (Sheltie), Goose (Great Pyrenees), Crow (Weimaraner), Sunny (English Shepherd), Captain (Yorkie) and Grandpa (Great Dane) with a couple of snakes and squirrels thrown in for good measure.

Keep pace with Kristin and her many creative endeavors at kristinhersh.com where you'll find tour dates, music, books, merch, newsletter and more.

Kristin chose to give her shout out to Potter League for Animals who, for more than 90 years, have been dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island’s companion animals. To adopt, foster or explore their wide range of services visit potterleague.org

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Ears are bound to perk up when you hear this week's guest, Spencer Hazard from the band Full of Hell, come on the show to tell us about his 1.5 year old Brussels-Schnauzer mix Ernest and his 13 year old Brussels Petit Brabançon Kiwi.

Though Spencer is sitting this tour out, Full of Hell will be heading to the land down under in August. For dates, info and tickets visit fullofhell.com

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We're kicking off the start of our next hundred episodes by going across the pond to South Wales to talk with Mitch Bock of When We Were Wolves and Jaws of Life. Mitch is the owner and sole employee of Mitch's Muttz, a dog boarding and walking service he started in the Spring of 2023 and has been booked solid caring for the bestest boys and goodest girls ever since. His Instagram is a joy to follow at mitchs_muttz

Mitch and When We Were Wolves will be out on tour as part of the Down For Life Music New Blood Tour in October. For info follow the band at whenwewerewolves

Mitch gave a shout out to The Rescue Hotel who fundraise to cover the health costs of many dogs at the hotel. And due to the overwhelming increase of dogs in need, and the medical bills that come with it, they strive to never see a dog suffer and will continue to do everything to ensure that all dogs who check in to the hotel are as happy and healthy as can be. To learn more about how you can help visit therescuehotel.com

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Zooming in from the left coast is Sade Sanchez of the intense and dreamy, psych-rock trio L.A. Witch. Sade introduces us to her 4 year old dog Puppet who is a female Pit Bull, Labrador, Boxer, German Shepherd mix. We also hear about Ronnie who is a male, 9 year old similarly mixed breed dog we see all over her social media.

L.A. Witch is currently at work on their next album that Sade disclosed has a "huge dog theme" and is being readied for an early 2025 release.

Sade gives her shout out to the Puerto Rico Dog Fund which is a non-profit made up of volunteers from around the island who are dedicated to changing the lives of abandoned and mistreated animals through spay and neuter, adoption, and education. For more information or to make a donation visit prdf.org

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