Earthdog

The guys in Earthdog have been spreading their brand of funk since forming two years ago.

The four members are sometimes compared to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Black Crowes. They take it as a compliment, said drummer Erik Flinck.

"They're influences of ours," he said. "Their sounds kind of come out in our music."

Flinck provides the back beat for Ben Frank on lead vocals, Wyatt Pauley on guitar and Aaron Ivey on bass.

Pauley describes the band's original tunes as funk-blues that's best experienced live. "It's our strong suit," he said. "We get to improvise a bit."

"A lot of people know how to make music," Pauley said. "But you have to get along to make great music."

With their roots in South Florida, Earthdog has played at different venues. Their next gig will be all about giving back to the community at "A Day to Remember," an art show and live concert on Sunday at the Las Olas Riverfront Park, at 300 SW First Ave., in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The event is being organized by Rock-N-Art and the Rock of Love Foundation as a fundraiser to support art and music programs in Broward County's public schools. Eight bands are scheduled appear from noon to 9 p.m. Earthdog is slated to perform at 1 p.m. The concert will be hosted by Nick Roses of MTV and VH1.

For more information, call 954-309-2771, or www.rockoflove.org

For information on Earthdog, go to www.myspace.com/floridaearthdog

-- Beth Feinstein-Bartl
(File photo)

Oct 12, 2006
- South Florida Sun-Sentinel