Sondogs with opening band Reborn - July 3, 2011 - Chariton, Iowa

The Sondogs originate from both Lucas and Wayne County in South Central Iowa. Their fans can look forward to July 3^rd to hear a very unique set-list of original songs and choice covers. The “Dogs” are known for mixing up a repertoire replete with everything from likes of an edgy version of “Amazing Grace” to resurrected covers of Bob Dylan’s Gospel songs. This reviewer has heard the band play on a number of occasions, and has always been impressed with the band’s chemistry. The Thatcher brothers (Robert and John), who make up the chronological “middle” section of 3 generations represented in the band, offer a vocal balance with a grittiness that hearkens classic rock at its best, and the band also features tight – yet still somewhat dangerous instrumentation (featuring both electric and acoustic guitars with John Thatcher and the recent addition of Charlie Hale; Bass: Steve Thatcher; Keyboard: Ian Richardson; and Drums: Nathaniel Thatcher). Their instrumental sound rounds out the vocal expression with a wealth of depth while still never becoming a mere “wall of noise.” With so many strong original songs, fans wonder why they’re yet to get into a studio and record. Until they do, audiences can expect live versions of their original songs along with some stand-out covers. Their cover songs will vary, but will often include the likes of Collective Soul’s/ Pillar’s “Heaven Let Your Light Shine Down” and even Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky.” Listeners are traditionally enthusiastic in their response to the Dog’s raucous version of David Crowder’s “Undignified” (think shades of the “Proclaimers”) as well as to their particularly stellar, jugular vein cover of the late Larry Norman’s “Outlaw.” Rumor has it they also have in their hip pocket a cover version of Norman’s “Why Don’t You Look Into Jesus?” Having recently played Iowa’s "Bash on the Farm” – which included mainstream acts such as "Barlow Girl" - be looking to hear more from the Son Dogs in the future.

The Cornerstone Praise Band/Reborn will be opening for the Sondogs that morning. Reborn has a reputation for bringing people into the presence of God in a heartfelt manner while still being edgy in their presentation. Vocalists Andy Rich and Amanda Schroeder, among others, lead audiences through an experience of both gratitude and conviction.

Sondogs with opening worship by Cornerstone Praise Band / Reborn: Sunday, July 3, 10:15am @ Cornerstone Community Church - 120 Northwestern Ave, Chariton, Iowa 50049 (641) 774-5683. Admission Free

http://www.cornerstonecommunitychurch.net/

Sondogs and Reborn will also being playing in the Chariton town square that afternoon (July 3) starting at 3:30pm. Admission Free

Sondogs video for original song "True Love" 

Reborn video covering Need to Breath's "Washed by the Water"