FEROCIOUS DOG:

Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers. However, like The Levellers and New Model Army (also listed as an influence), Ferocious Dog have a broad spectrum of influences, tied together by the band’s left-leaning convictions and a shared desire to communicate through music.

The band has headlined tours of the UK and Europe, performed in Kenya and Dubai, festivals such as Bearded Theory, Alchemy, Deerstock, Farmer Phil’s Festival, Splendour, Lowlands (Netherlands), Glastonbury Festival and Beautiful Days among many others.

‘Kleptocracy’

Ferocious Dog’s 6th Studio Album (Kleptocracy) peaked at No.3 in the Official Folk Charts. No. 6 in the Independent charts and No.11 in the physical charts.

BAND LINE-UP

Jamie Burney – Violin Violin & Backing Vocals.

Favourite Bands: Joy Division, The Police, The Psychedelic Furs, Duran Duran and Simple Minds.

Down Time: Enjoys films and time with his pet dog.

Ken Bonsall | GUITARIST/VOCALS

Lead singer & acoustic guitar,

Favourite Bands: Billy Bragg, Rage Against the Machine, The Levellers, New Model Army, Rancid, The Pogues, The Specials, Lee Scratch Perry, RDF, McDermott’s 2 Hours, Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Wonderstuff & Ned’s Atomic Dustbin

Down Time: I love football, watching other bands and heading off into the countryside.

Sam Wood | Multi-Instrumentalist

Favourite Bands: Primus, Children of Bodom, Disney Soundtracks

Main influences: Vivaldi, Gaelic Storm, Joseph Spence, Julie Fowlis

Personal interests: Mandolin enthusiast, Walks, Animals, Pub

Kyle Peters | ELEC GUITAR

Favourite bands: The Hives, Green day, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Eagles Of Death Metal, Scrapper Blackwell, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Slaves

Main Influences: Punk, blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll

Personal interests: Song writing and travelling