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Dr. Zog Zog

Vocals, guitar, harmonica

Place of Birth - Port Arthur, TX

Zog began playing the harmonica at the age of six and still isn't out of wind. He began his professional music career in 1989 performing in roadhouses and festivals of Central Texas. Zog took up the guitar in 1993 after loosing his good friend and band guitarist to an illness. His guitar inspiration comes from Eric Iles (1970 - 1993).

 
Beez Beez

Saxophone, backup vocals

Place of Birth - Enid, OK

Beez has played sax since he was nine. Beez and Zog met at a blues jam on 6th Street in 1998. From the moment they traded solos they knew they should join forces. Beez's unique approach to the sax brings zest to the band's funky sound.

 
Pepe Pepe Melancon

Accordion

Place of Birth - Odessa, TX

Pepe lights up a room with his enthusiasm and squeezebox. He's a classically trained pianist who got a taste of zydeco and hasn't been the same since. He put down the sheet music, picked up the accordion and has found a niche as one of Austin's beloved, premiere, zydeco accordionists.

 
Dupnik

Washboard, percussion

Place of Birth - Aransas Pass, TX

John has been banging on some form of drums or percussion since the age of twelve. He has dedicated the past eight years to the study and performance of afro-cuban rhythms and hand drumming. He plays washboard, congas, bongos, and all varieties of bells, shakers, clackers and smackers, adding the spice that makes the Funky Zydeco gumbo.

 
Vaughan

Bass, backup vocals

Place of Birth - Dallas, TX

This cat's got so much soul St. Peter would make him pay twice to get in the pearly gates. Coming from a classical background, Vaughan has taken a pinch of Bach, a dash of John Paul, and the subtle aroma of funk to create a musical casserole with a heavy cream groove sauce to keep it all in. Sticks to ya ribs, ya'll.

 
Rich

Drums

Place of Birth - New York

Rich has played with Travis Tritt, Omar and the Howlers, Guy Forsyth, Jimmy Thackery, and numerous other outfits. He has toured Europe and opened for acts such as BB King, Al Green, Ray Charles, Jools Holland, Squeeze, and Los Lobos.

 
 
   
   
   



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