DAG (band)

For the former Yugoslav band, see DAG (acoustic rock band).

DAG
Origin	Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Genres	Funk, Alternative rock
Years active	1989–1999
Labels	Columbia, Sony
Past members
Bobby Patterson Brian Dennis Kenny Soule Doug Jervey Kai Russell Jen Gunderman

DAG were a funk alternative band from Raleigh, North Carolina which formed in 1989 and disbanded in 1999.

The band of singer and bassist Bobby Patterson, guitarist Brian Dennis, drummer Kenny Soule (from rock bands Nantucket and PKM) and keyboardist Doug Jervey had already earned many loyal listeners around their hometown over the next few years with their uncommonly 1970s wild funk persona; and with the help of Grammy nominee and local record producer John Custer (who also developed Cry Of Love and produced several Corrosion of Conformity albums), DAG gained the attention of some major record labels.

DAG signed with Columbia Records, and released their debut album Righteous in 1994. Their recordings even attracted special guest performances from Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section drummer Roger Hawkins, also known for drum work with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Steve Winwood and others. The album was well praised nationally with high reviews.

Their 1998 follow-up, Apartment #635, was not as effective, though it still received some critical acclaim. A six-song compilation album, called A Guide to Groovy Lovin', was also released that year. The band split soon after due to changes in musical preferences.

DAG songs were featured in two motion pictures, Bad Boys and Ready To Wear (Prêt-à-Porter). Additionally, a live in-studio version of 'Lovely Jane' was included on the CD "The Best Of The Columbia Records Radio Hour, Vol. 2" along with tracks by such artists as The Dave Matthews Band and James Taylor.

Discography

Albums

• Righteous (1994)
• Apartment #635 (1998)
• A Guide to Groovy Lovin' (1998)

Singles

• "Our Love Would Be Much Better (If I Gave A Damn About You)" (1998)

References

• Nantucket - A Band Of Desperate Men (PKM). DAG: Credits. Retrieved Apr. 27, 2007.
• Allmusic. DAG: Credits. Retrieved Apr. 27, 2007.
• MySpace (John Custer Recording Studios). DAG: Credits. Retrieved Apr. 27, 2007.

External links

• DAG on Allmusic