BlackDogHat

Rank #53 London, UK Alternative / Indie / Folk

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Members: John Sage - Guitar, Vocals, Music, Lyrics. Matt Gkikas - Vocals, Music,Lyrics. Ian Nicholson - Guitar, Vocals.

Sounds Like: Damien Rice, Ed Sheeran, Jethro Tull, Nick Drake, Paul Weller

Label: Unsigned, baluvana, Free World Radio Telecasting™, healingcolors music, IndieGuild, PeaCe Records

Manager: Looking for Label and Manager, Gateway Music Productions, REPUTATION RADIO SHOW

Bio: From London and Athens with different cultural backgrounds, BlackDogHat - John Sage, Matt Gkikas and Ian Nicholson have common ground, that of story telling through words, sounds and images. The music paints a picture from soft melodies to rocky ballads. The songs are edgy, haunting, melodic and ... See Full Bio

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In the the studio tonight. Christine will be recording her Magic Cello. We are excited to hear the combination. :D

Press

“I was introduced to Blackdoghat and fell in love with their musical interpretation of everyday life and love....they are two wonderful men from England and Greece....this is their tune, Sunday Papers....enjoy!”

— Deirdre Gilmartin, WDVR Radio 89.7

“Acoustic poetry sung by probably the best vocals we heard so far on reverbnation's alternative channel...”

— Utopia Cafe, ReverbNation

“Hats off to BlackDogHat. I Love the combination of your two different musical influences for a unique new sound. Listening to all, but Sunday Papers stands out so far and I'll try to take your lyrical advice and "never be lonely again"”

— James Ferris, ReverbNation

“Beautiful and deliciously crafted songs, love "Sunday Papers" and To "The Northern Sea"”

— Anne Olson, ReverbNation

“I loved 'Sunday papers', sounds a bit like an early morning hug”

— ninanemi, ReverbNation

“Love this sound! It's smooth and simple with enough in it to make it interesting for a long time. Great writing and cool grooves. Keep up the good work! ”

— Bryan Odeen, ReverbNation

“Artful arrangements, clever songwriting, easy listening - really cool grooves you have going there BLACKDOGHAT! Love the fretwork and rhythms... nice and tight!”

— Ian Stokol, ReverbNation

“In our attempt to search out some of the best music around,yet again we have come up with a real winner for you.The Band is BlackDogHat.If you wanna hear more of their outstanding work then please go to www.myspace.com/blackdoghat. I promise you are in for a real treat.Actions speak louder than words,I know good music when I hear it,do let the band know what you think.Checkout the bands latest release 'Sunday Papers'which can be found on their page.You know what the more I listen to their music the more it moves me,there,s just somethin about it all.The Vocals,The Acoustics,hey guys we hope you Love it as much as we do.”

— Motown-The Passion of a Childs Broken Heart., Motown-The Passion of a Childs Broken Heart.

“BlackDogHat takes us back to an era of great acoustic music and meaningful lyrics. I love listening to the easy rifts and soulful vocals of Matt & John - I'm a dog lover! ”

— Teresa Clayton, Mystic Verses

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NEW SONG "AREADY GONE"
Jan 20, 2013
Hope you like the New Song "Already Gone" on our page Live Recording During a re... [more]

Playing Palmers Green Festi...
Sep 1, 2012
Come on down to Broomfield Park Bandstand Palmers Green London N13 This Sunday 2... [more]

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Electric

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Already Gone (Live)

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Wings above my head…

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To the Northern Sea

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Take me home tonigh…

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Planetarium
MP3: $9.99 CD: $12.99
Angels of Us
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Before my Eyes
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Gypsy In The Field (Fes…
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Gypsy In The Field (Festival)
near Wroxham, NFK, UK
Sun Sep 01 12:00pm
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We're playing on Sunday afternoon of Gypsy In The Field 2013: Load of fantastic acts on the main stage and Little Gypsy Tent Come and sprawl out under the big ol Norfolk sky and listen to music, poetry and comedy for last weekend of August. Gypsy in the Field sells out fast and has limited availability so book now. Gypsy in the field is family friendly and Gypsy Kids will be back to take your children off your hands and into the countryside to get creative with nature. Nice dogs are very welcome.

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Ami "Rayne" Rob
Cool music here, it's electric... Peace!
Bees Deluxe
nice video dog, or should we call you hat? greetings from sunny Boston - Bees Deluxe
XPANSION THEORY
Take me Home Tonight is a cool song!
Sam Pearce Music
Electric, great track!
JP'S ATTIC
Playing Already Gone, nice work, good track, best wishes from the Attic. JP
Jessica Rowboat
Why, thank you! Awesome sound, thanks for the add :)

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Song Plays 9,997 +9
Video Plays 296
Total Fans 15,516 +3
ReverbNation Fans 3,216 +1
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Twitter Followers 787 +2
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Q: Would you like to be featured in a new media publication with major as well as independent artist? If so contact us today http://wp.me/P2wowZ-8 also can you check out The Real Yung Bank ?

A: Of course we would love to! :D Any publicity is brilliant! Cheers John Ian Matt BlackDoghat in London

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Sun Aug 19 2012

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