Akron's native bluesmen, The Juke Hounds, released their album, “Low Man on the Totem Pole,” a rip-roaring collection of 10 loud and vibrant tracks. The disc captures all the energy of a large blues festival, and it's impossible not to get up and start shaking along to the rhythm of each tune. Frontman Bob Gardner's conversational style of singing includes the listener into the stories he tells, especially on the album's standout track, “Wrong Side of Town.” The tune begins with steady drums and guitars that are accented by skillful harmonica playing and call-and-response vocals fro...
The Juke Hounds Formed in late 2006, The Juke Hounds ventured on a special mission to put the “Juke” spin on the standard blues sound. By adding a high energy approach, an uplifting twist to the songs, and upbeat musicianship, The Juke Hounds built a loyal following regionally. Most folks don’t realize there’s another side to the blues - an upside that keeps the listener smilin’, dancin’ and swinging . . . and that’s where The Juke Hounds set their mark. The Juke Hounds members are Bob Gardner (lead guitar and lead vocals), Gerard Dominick (bass and backup vocals), Jimm...
CACTUS / The Juke Hounds concert / Tangiers – Friday, May 4th “CACTUS - The American Led Zeppelin.” Those are tall words, but that is in fact what people were saying about Cactus when this first "Super Group" hit the scene in 1970. Cactus flamed out brightly after only four albums at the end of 1972. With rockers such as Van Halen, Monster Magnet, Kings X., Billy Sheehan, David Coverdale, Kid Rock and Ted Nugent having been documented in interviews as fans of the loud and proud ‘70s sensation. Cactus is back and the party begins as Cactus "V" leaps from your woofers and knoc...
December 21 - Kent - Water Street Tavern An Important Message From The Juke Hounds: Happy Holidays to Everyone - if you made it through the Thanksgiving holiday, then you: A) were not killed or maimed by a relative B) did not kill or maimed a relative and decided that you would wait for more snow to cover up the remains Anyway - glad you're still here and not in restraints. Stop by Water Street Tavern for an early 7 PM Christmas show complete with competitive snowball throwing and advanced bumper surfing contests*. *All contests are at your own discretion. We only have a bail fund...
If you’re a fan of musicals, you know the greats: “All That Jazz.” “Chicago.” “Phantom of the Opera.” “Evil Dead.” Yep, “Evil Dead: The Musical” is the first film ever to spawn its own musical production. And little wonder: The film series has become a cult classic among horror hounds and independent film aficionados alike. In August of 2003 in the back room of a small bar in Toronto called the Tranzac Club, “Evil Dead: The Musical” came to fruition. Over the past eight years, productions have sprung up across the world, including in Seoul, Tokyo, Calgary, Californ...
When he was 3 years old, he was playing drums and drawing like crazy. When he was 14, he picked up the bass. He has toured all over the U.S. and beyond. Both his day job and night gigs form a life in which he is always doing something he loves, creating. He is Gerard Dominick. Dominick currently plays bass in The Juke Hounds, a rocky blues band based in Akron. They had planned on playing at the Kent Blues Fest until they ran into some scheduling problems. After winning the Northeast Ohio Road to Memphis Competition, The Juke Hounds competed in the International Blues Competition in Memphis....
Blues, Rock and Whole Lotta Soul is oozing from the Juke Hounds like grease from a slice of NYC street pizza. This band was the winner of the 2010 Cleveland Blues Society Blues Challenge. Let them entertain you tonight. Also, make sure to drink a Mongolian Motherfucker or two at the bar. ...
Ever been out with someone who texts the entire time you’re talking to them? They’re not paying attention, that little jingle goes off constantly, you get to hear, “One sec, what was that?” about 12 times. I recently had a guy in the shop asking if I had a certain book. He would read the title, and I would look up the publisher and tell him how much and how fast I could get it. While I did that, he was looking it up on Amazon to calculate if it was cheaper or faster with their shipping. Like nine books. I asked him why he even came in to a store, as he was obviously more comfortab...
The Juke Hounds The Hounds bring authentic blues that they like to describe as sounding like Elmore James backed by Booker T and the MGs. The band recently won the 2nd Annual Cleveland Blues Society Blues Challenge and are in town showing you why on 5th. ...
