Blackdog formed in the fall of 2005.
Heavily influenced by the Delta blues of the 20’s and 30’s, the Chicago Blues of the 50’s, and the Rock n’ Roll heroes of the late 60’s, Blackdog’s youthful energy delivers a strong mix of spirituality and sexuality that electrifies audiences, giving fans the opportunity to sit back awe-struck, or get on the dance floor to completely lose themselves. Their raw talent and explosive stage presence gives them the reputation of creating “mind-blowing adventures of passion and joy”. With exceptional originals and resurrected covers by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Ray Charles, Fleetwood Mac, Chuck Berry, and many more—Blackdog’s ambitious repertoire is something few can pull off so brilliantly, putting on 4 hour shows that are extraordinary front to back.
There is a difference between emulation and actualization. Blackdog is real, original rock n’ roll.
Visit www.yourblackdog.com for more about the band, and read about the confrontational beginnings of Blackdog. ..

“Oso Closo is remarkable. These people can write, arrange, sing and play in a league that only a few get to – with a lot of hard work and talent… Their skills blow me away. I especially like the sound of Adrian’s voice and how the guitars can sometimes go off into the land of Brian May from ‘Queen.’ It’s all kind of a mind blower. Check ’em out.”
-Jim Heath, aka The Reverend Horton Heat