Welcome to the official Straw Dog website.

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No shows scheduled

"; } else { $dateDiff = floor(($result - time())/(60*60*24)); print "

Only $dateDiff days to the
next Straw Dog show.

"; } mysql_close($link); ?>

Straw Dog to take on cicadas in annual July 3 show

Straw Dog's annual July 3 outdoor performance in Glenview will go on as planned, despite the anticipated appearance of billions of 17-year cicadas.

John Dwyer on hiatus

Straw Dog bassist is currently on hiatus from the band in order to pursue other musical projects. However, his schedule will allow brief appearances at the July 3 and September 2 shows. In John's absence, bass duties are being handled by Gary Fahrenbach of the Innocent Bystanders and John Forester.

Straw Dog on MySpace

Straw Dog is one of the great Chicago-area bands to emerge during the 70s. After developing a loyal cult following in the northern suburbs, the band members went their separate ways at the end of the decade. In 2005, after a twenty-five year hiatus, the band reunited.