Dog Leg Preacher climbs 13 positions on FMQB charts.

A December to remember: First off thank you to all of the great friends and fans that came out to DLP'S Stewarts show. Jon and Joe both had an excellent birthday, and are now well stocked in hot Cheetos. Karen took some great photos of the crowd. They are on her facebook profile, so check them out, and tag yourself if you are in them!
We are celebrating some more chart climbing this week, as Dog Leg Preacher has now climbed another 13 spaces to number 58 on FMQB's loud rock charts this week. They also climbed 9 spaces to number 51 on CMJ. This is the last reporting week of the year, so we will be anticipating more good news in early January.
Next week on Friday the 11th Dog Leg Preacher will be putting on their last show for 2009 at Hayleys bar and grill. (1716 Hewitt ave Everett, WA) They will be joined by special guest Southbound. Southbound is really an incredible band, so get there early and check them out. Hayley will also be cooking up some really great items in the kitchen, so come extra early and join the band for dinner. There is also rumor of an early evening performance by a special celebrity guest, but we will have to wait and see.

KISM 92.9FM, and Stewarts Place in Snohomish

What a great past week for Dog Leg Preacher, charting on 3 different radio tracking charts, doing an interview with KOMO news, and playing a rocking show at Neumos in Seattle. DLP wants to thank all of the great freinds who have shown their support for the band. It is those people who really make the difference. DLP is proud and honored to call you freinds!
This week gets started with a boom. Monday night November 23rd, KISM radio 92.9FM will be playing the entire Dog Leg Preacher "Abscess" disc. It is always great to get additional airplay and support. DLP will be featured on the Midnight snack program, which starts precisely at midnight. So if you are up late, tune in.
Friday night November 27th Dog Leg Preacher will be performing at Stewarts place in Snohomish Wa. It is going to be a great night. DLP will be celebrating singer Joe Kurke, and Drummer Jon Fosdicks birthdays. DLP is expecting many good freinds there for this non stop party.
Cameraman Tyler Yates made it out last week to capture some great video footage for some upcoming television spots.Looking forward to seeing this film soon,as well as the new radio tracking report, which is due out tomorrow.
Photos by Karen Knapp

This week In Sultan Washington

Dog Leg Preacher will be tearing it up this coming Saturday night May 2 at Bubba's roadhouse in Sultan Wa. This time DLP will be joined by special guests ML3, and Echo Raynes. Bubba's has great food and a really good atmosphere so come on out and join the fun. 924 SR Sultan Wa.

This weekend in Seatttle

Dog Leg Preacher will be performing at Merchants cafe co. (109 yessler Seattle Wa 98104) this coming Saturday night April 25th. They will be joined by special guests Custom, ML3,and Echo Raynes. The show will begin around 8:30. This is not a huge venue so we reccomend getting there early if you would like a seat.
Last weekend at Bubbas roadhouse in Sultan was alot of fun. We would like to extend a very big thank you to Bubba. He is a very gracious host and a man of honor. The food at Bubbas is Highly recommended so if you are out in the Sultan Wa area, you know were to go to get the good food.

Dog Leg Preacher and Randy Hansen the worlds greatest Jimi Hendrix tribute.

Friday February 6th 2009,
Once again Dog Leg Preacher is deeply honored to be opening the Randy Hansen show at the Cedarwood Dome in Tacoma Wa. The show will be kicking off at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. For those who haven't seen Randy's show all we can say is you better get out and see one. Randy is definitely a world class performer. In the words of Vogard Kane, "Randy is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in this business". The Cedarwood Dome definitely gets our vote as one of the coolest venues to play in the entire Pacific Northwest. Great food, great service, an incredible stage and ample seating makes the Cedarwood one of Dog Leg Preachers favorite venues. Not to mention the fact that there are several areas here that actually allow indoor smoking. So you don't have to go out and smoke in the cold and rain. It is nice to know that there are still a few places in Washington where people can congregate in "Freedom" without undue governmental harassment. You had better get there early for this one. Its going to be a night of no holds barred high energy rock and roll!!!!
The Cedarwood Dome
7404 Pacific highway East
Milton WA 98354
253 922 5727
Come out and get some leg!!!!

Dog Leg Preacher, Randy Hansen, and The Royal Bear

What can we say, Wow what a show. Thanks to everyone who braved the inclement weather to come out and see this one. The Bear was crazy that night. The sound and light production was first rate. Big kudos to Ron Wagner of Pro Lighting and sound. Thanks to Vic and Nina Wright of The Wright Image(www.w-image.net) and Karen Knapp for the Excellent photography. There are just not enough shows like this happening out there anymore. Dog Leg Preacher would like to express their deepest heartfelt Honor, and Pride for being involved in this one. Randy Hansen as always is a first rate performer, and a legitimate gentleman. DLP will be looking forward to doing more shows with Randy very soon. Dog Leg Preacher will be returning to the Royal Bear for the weekend directly after Christmas (December 26th and 27th) Its going to be a happy return after a show like this.

Dog Leg Preacher and Randy Hansen.

Friday December 12th, 2008. Dog Leg Preacher, and Randy Hansen will be teaming up to provide an extraordinary evening of Rock. Dog Leg Preacher will be kicking the show off around 9:00. Followed By Randy Hansen. Randy Hansen is by far the worlds greatest Jimmy Hendrix tribute, not to mention a highly talented guitar player and singer. This will be an evening of high powered high energy rock music. With Marcelo Portaro of Dog Leg Preacher, and Randy Hansen both on stage in one night this will be a full tilt guitar clininc. Getting there early is highly recommended
It is all going down at the Royal Bear 35731 west Valley Highway Algona, Washington 98001.
You will not want to miss this show.

Dog Leg Preacher prepares conflagration for Waldo's

This coming Friday night October Twenty Fourth. Dog Leg Preacher will again be sharing a stage with Seattle Rock Heroes MidStokke, in a no holds barred rock and roll grudge match that is guaranteed to blister even the most sturdy of lead based paints. This will be a different type of show for Dog Leg, as Front man Joe Kurke will be filling in for Bassist Solomon Kane, who was placed on injured reserve last week after suffering a separated tendon in his left elbow. Solomon is doing quite well in his recovery, and is expected to return in time for the Stewarts show in Snohomish in Mid November. Waldo's is located in Kirkland Washington, at 12657 NE 85th street 93033. (425) 827 9292

Solomon Kane undergoes emergency surgery

Dog Leg Preacher bassist Solomon (Dan) Kane just underwent emergency surgery on his left elbow. Solomon was standing on a chair to straighten a picture (just like Jesse James) when the chair collapsed. That is how he sustained a tendon separation at his left elbow. Dan is now in recovery and feeling alright. He has a cast from his wrist to his shoulder. We are being told that Dan will be out of comission for approximately four weeks. Needless to say this will affect Dog Leg Preachers upcoming show schedule. Front man Captain Joe Kurke will be strapping on the bass guitar again to cover the showcase sets (45 minute gigs) but some of the longer shows will be rescheduled. There will be more updates on this site soon. The band is planning on being ready to go again in time for the Stewarts show in Snohomish on November 14th. We will all be wishing Dan a speedy recovery.

I know its only rock and Roll, but I like it/

The Beginning of the BIG RIDE for DOG LEG PREACHER

Well, if you were wondering whether DLP has what it takes, this weekend PROVED beyond a shadow of a doubt that the combination of talent and drive in this band, facilitated by the amazing talent of the crew, is AMAZING.

Friday and Saturday night at Kerby's in Sumner was the first outing for the newly constructed sound system. Courtley, sound engineer extraordinaire, has put together a system that, even though it is still missing a few minor components, has finally brought to life the amazing music that this band is producing now. Perfect instrument separation…a booming but not overwhelming bass/kick sound, and an easily discernible, almost descant sound of the lead guitar that weaves smoothly but not overwhelmingly through the two-set night.

DLP thanks Dave Kerby for bringing them down to Sumner for the weekend. Although it was the hottest weekend (translation: SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE) of the year, Kerby's very functional a/c system kept everyone cool. This is a very nice place, by the way, and this owner is one of the better owners we have encountered. Great stage, lots of parking, and great service.

Sunday at the Royal Bear in Auburn proved to be the breakthrough show for DLP - and special thanks go to Craig Arrowwood and Dutch for booking this show.

What happened on Sunday is notable for several reasons. First, again, amazing sound…a vitally important part of any show. If you have the best product in the world, unless people can hear it and see it, it is of little value. Thanks again to genius Courtley for his never-ending energy and drive to bring the best out of any board …. anywhere, anytime!

The second major reason: Having just completed a month as the new incarnation of Dog Leg Preacher, the new players have apparently created the perfect fusion of bass (Solomon Kane) and lead (Marcelo Portaro), following the strong style of drummer Fosdick. Lead man Kurke was HOT (literally and figuratively) on his game on Sunday demonstrating a massively energetic style which is easily in the arena of Bonn Scott and Robert Plant. The energy level of this band is contagious. The sound is aggressive….the lyrical content and the musicianship have created a monster in a way, that now beyond a doubt has placed Dog Leg Preacher in league with the BIG BOYS.

On stage at the Royal Bear on Sunday, and about halfway through the first set, Portaro brought on his amazing version of Little Wing (SRV/JH), as usual, but this time he did it with FIVE STRINGS, having lost the E string on his '70s's Strat early on in the song. The true professional that he is, had there not been a guitar change after this tune (and with a quick E string installation done by a famous mystery guest), not a soul would have noticed the missing string. There was NEVER any compromise on Portaro's part. A professional down to souls of his Peruvian feet at the tender age of 21, Portaro displayed what will soon be known in this state, in this country, and inevitably worldwide, a talent beyond the grasp of many very famous players.

Kane, wielding the newest release of the Jaguar bass, provided an amazingly steady beat, riding totally in the pocket. Smooth runs appeared throughout when they were least expected, providing perfect color in the bottom end. A bass should not stand out, so they say - Kane has the ability to so well define the chord structure that provides the perfect foundation for Portaro's leads.

Portaro's contribution to Dog Leg Preacher, combined with the amazing bass playing talent of Solomon Kane who is FAR TOO HUMBLE about his own abilities, has brought to life what was originally a virtual 'band' with only Fosdick and Kurke, and imminently will move them to the kind of recognition that this type of skill and talent SO cries out for.

SERIOUSLY, FOLKS… If you haven't heard Dog Leg Preacher yet, get out there and see them … soon you'll be paying the big bucks to see them on the professional stages. And why not be some of the few who can say, "I knew them when…"

Dog Leg Preacher signs Dane Kane

Dog Leg Preacher is proud to announce the signing of Dane Kane to take over the bass guitar responsibilities. Dan hails from Seattle Washington. A seasoned pro Dan has formerly worked with Triathlon, Thor, and Tumbling Dice. Now that Dan is holding down the bottom end, it leaves Captain Joe Kurke free to come out and front the band. This great move coupled with the recent addition of stellar guitarist Marcelo Portaro, has raised Dog Leg Preacher to an even higher level of excellence. Look for many great things to come from this group of players. You can check them out in person this Thursday June 12th at JR Phinickeys (1352 state street Marysville WA) or this Friday at the ABATE of Washington spring Opener (6000 Division street Toppenish WA) Thursday is free, Friday is 25 dollars.

Dog Leg Preacher agrees to do T.V. show in July

Dog Leg Preacher has agreed to perform a televised show on July 11th 2008. This show will be broadcast locally, as well as having a worldwide internet simulcast. We will have all of the details (when were, how to buy tickets etc) in the next two weeks. There are also several other developing situations looming on the horizon, so check back soon, or sign up for our newsletter here
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Dog Leg Preacher sets J.R. Phinnickeys on Fire

Last Thursday night Dog Leg Preacher took to the stage for the first with their newly signed guitarist Marcelo Portaro. This show was incredible. Having only one week to learn the material Marcelo pulled off all of the tunes without a hitch. Joe Kurkes vocals and bass playing were par excel lance, and The groove laid down by Jon Fosdick was as solid as the Great Pyramid at Giza. Marcelo's red hot lead guitar ignited the conflagration during his rendition of little wing. A performance that mesmerized the crowd, and literally brought tears to the eyes of all those who remember Jimi and Stevie. Dog Leg Preacher will be doing this all over again at J.R. Phinnickeys next thursday May 29th, as well as in Algona on Sat May 31st at the Royal Bear.

Dog Leg Preacher and Hammerdog at the Cedarwood

What a show. Nice to see all the good people there....as well as to hear Hammerdog. Not to many bands out there playing this kind of old school hard rock anymore. Once again thanks to Kenny from the Cedarwood, as well as Craig Arrowood, and Dr Dave. This show was a lot of fun, and we got to meet some new and interesting people. Thanks to all that attended hope you all are looking forward for your chance to come out and "GET SOME LEG"