About The Barking Dogs The Barking Dogs (also known as Les Barking Dogs or simply Barking Dogs) was a pioneering Anglo-French alternative rock band that left an indelible mark on the music landscape between 1988 and 1996. Founded in Paris, the band’s unique blend of energetic rock, folk, and ska—performed in both English and French—captivated…
Marcus Godwyn: Drums, Percussion (1992-1996) Marcus Godwyn was a British musician renowned for his dynamic drumming and percussion skills as a member of The Barking Dogs from 1992 to 1996. His rhythmic contributions provided a solid foundation for the band’s eclectic mix of rock, folk, and ska influences. Notably, he played on the band’s final…
Chris Lea: Bass, Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Flugelhorn, Percussion, Trumpet (1992-1996) Chris Lea is a British musician best known for his diverse instrumental contributions to The Barking Dogs between 1992 and 1996. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Lea’s ability to play bass, guitar, violin, mandolin, flugelhorn, percussion, and trumpet added an expansive range of textures and colors to…
Jason Barnard: Double Bass, Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals (1989-1996) Jason Barnard is a key member of The Barking Dogs, known for his contributions on double bass, bass, guitar, and backing vocals. From 1989 to 1996, Barnard was an integral part of the band’s lineup, adding depth and complexity to their sound with his versatile playing….
Keith Farquhar: Guitar, Vocals (1988-1993) Keith Farquhar is a British musician and former member of the influential band The Barking Dogs. Active from 1988 to 1993, Farquhar contributed to the band’s sound with his versatile guitar playing and distinct vocal style. As a guitarist, Farquhar’s dynamic riffs and melodic sensibility were key components of the…
Hugo Scott: Lead Vocals, Accordion, Guitar, Tin Whistle, Whistling, Keyboards (1988-1996) Hugo Scott is a British musician and former member of the renowned band The Barking Dogs. Born with an innate musical talent, Scott’s diverse skill set as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter contributed significantly to the band’s distinctive sound. Active from 1988 to 1996,…
Fourth and final album by the Barking Dogs. Recorded in 1996 and released just before the group officially split, this is the most rock / least folk-punk album from the group. Label: Arcade Music Company France, Woof Trade , XIII BIS Records Format: CD, AlbumCountry: FranceReleased: 1996Genre: Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & CountryStyle: Pop Rock,…
Third album by the Barking Dogs. Recorded live at La Lola in Pantin, France. Record Label: WTPL Music Format: CD, AlbumCountry: FranceReleased: 01 Apr 1994Genre: RockStyle: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock Visit the official page for LIVE by The Barking Dogs >> Tracklist 1 Basta 6:00 2 Madeleine 3:31 3 When I First Came To Town…
Second album by the Barking Dogs. Recorded in a converted church in Zurich, Switzerland by British engineer Martin Pearson. Label: Woof Trade – BARK8CDFormat: CD, AlbumCountry: FranceReleased: 1993Genre: RockStyle: Alternative Rock, Folk Rock Visit the official page for BARK by The Barking Dogs >> Tracklist 1 Jig’s Dream 1:24 2 Come Out Ye Black And…
First album by The Barking Dogs. This is the first official release from the band. There had been multiple handmade cassettes over the years, but this album from 1991 was the first to be pressed as CD and cassette and distributed commercially in record shops around France. Fun fact: Short title is Une Nuit Tranquille…
