The Bulldog Sessions

A sunny afternoon in the Sleeping Bulldog Studio with Elise Dahlberg and Brian Hassler of The Love Grubs. Elise and Brian make up a loving musical duo with a unique synergy and an eclectic collection of originally composed material. Using piano, guitar, and vocal harmonies, they tell their stories of musical life from the heart.

A special episode with John Dunkinson. John and Jeff Crookall (studio owner and engineer) discuss the intricate makings of John's latest album: Days of Summer Pass, JD Robert's Band. From stories rooted in John's youth in Limington, a southern English village to the careful orchestration of song contributors, John and Jeff pull back the layers and reveal the science of a few recordings while John...

A fabulous time of discoveries with Sara St John. Sara describes herself as a troubadour and excels at the art of story thru song. Listen carefully for the hooks she weaves into each piece. Well versed from her years in New York, Nashville, and now Seattle -- playing with and experiencing the creative spirit of only the very best from the times and the places she called home.

Magic happens when you least expect it. This is how we came to meet Rylan -- by stepping into a magical moment that he created during his first solo show. We fell head over heals for his sound. We hope you enjoy this unique session with a fast, up and coming singer-songwriter who composes with poetic meaning and heartfelt creative spirit. We are truly blessed to have had this opportunity to showca...

Climbing our way out of the COVID pandemic, we are back! Joining us for this milestone relaunch is Julio of Julio X. He shares his personal story and a few compositions from his latest album, Discordia. Julio expresses strong emotion and imagery in his unique, meaningful horror punk, pop-punk, hardcore, post-hardcore sound. Find Julio X's album at https://julioxmusic.bandcamp.com/album/discordia-p...

March 10, 2019 episode with Richard Finn. Preparing for St. Patrick's Day with our local and loved Celtic troubadour. A heartfelt episode with Richard, learning about his life story, his traditional songs and sounds, and his management of Parkinson's disease. Truly a special time with a wonderful person and artist. Encouraging support for research via https://www.parkinson.org

January 13, 2019 episode with Patrick Thayer of The Reclamation Project. One of the most prolific songwriters of the region, Patrick shares intimate stories about his life -- the source of his rich and memorable storytelling and songwriting. An insight into the creative energy that fuels The Rec's inviting sounds and its Somethin' Going On 2016 album (available on iTunes at https://apple.co/2FvmLK...

January 7, 2019 episode with poet and author, Robinson Bolkum. A unique opportunity to showcase spoken word and poetry. Robinson reveals the art and magic (and some naughty secrets) of his recently published Trifling Rhymes to Bring You and Me Through These Truly Troublesome Times to a Happier Occasion's Inaugural a Concatenation of Doggerel, Book One of the Four Books, Evening Had Come.

October 24, 2018 episode with The Clint McCune. A honor to interview and feature the sounds and songs of our long-time friend and exceptional musician. Clint brings rich, heartfelt stories and sounds to the Sleeping Bulldog Studio, sharing an intimate moment beyond his engaging shows that strum every cell of your heart, mind, and body.

August 6, 2018 episode with Shawn Pennington. Exciting energy from new singer songwriter. Shawn excels on the guitar and blends modern sounds with his soulful stories and lyrics. Pure enjoyment and an honor to showcase Shawn's emerging art. Looking forward to Shawn's journey.

May 14, 2018 episode with David Arnold Bishop. Loving life and laughing though David's intricate songs about Washington state's uniqueness. Another time, another world, and another car.

May 1, 2018 episode with Rey Mendoza. Harkening from the northern latitudes, Rey brings unique sounds and fascinating stories to the Sleeping Bulldog Studio. Dedicated to his art, Rey shares the songs of his life that led him to a strong, passionate musicianship.

April 10, 2018 episode with Paul Jenkins. Paul brings the roots of his southeastern childhood to the studio with intriguing songs and stories accompanied by his meaningful guitar sounds. Stepping back into traditions of the Appalachian mountains and even farther.

April 2, 2018 episode with Doug Arrington. A fascinating time with Doug as he shared his powerful vocals and beautiful guitar (literally -- it is gorgeous). Bringing a lifetime of showmanship to the Sleeping Bulldog Studio, Doug is an exceptional artist.

March 26, 2018 episode with Fae and Adam of the band SeaStar. Such an honor to share time with Fae and Adam, hearing their fascinating stories, the magic of their songs, and the beauty of Fae's exceptional vocals in person.

March 20, 2018 episode with James Prater -- aka Uncle Fuzzy. Celebrating songs from latest album - Smile Gazing.

March 15, 2018 episode with Bill Pfleging. Bill shares several of his long-standing originals, showcasing his exceptional song-writing, storytelling, and "strumming and a-picking" skills.

March 1, 2018 episode -- a great kickoff to the Bulldog Sessions podcast. Grateful to connect with Barb and her elegant strumming, compelling lyrics, and exceptional voice.

Eric Kosarot expresses his poetic understanding of life in the Pacific Northwest through gorgeous lyrics and sensual guitar work. He weaves in stories of childhood, a strong connection to waterways, and adventures in permaculture. Eric is a local poet who might award you with one of his warm smiles and his chat books upon meeting.

Compelling and gorgeous sounds of several banjos and Rose's gentle voice combine to make a headphone-worthy show. Truly, invest in a great set of headphones to get an awesome and intimate experience as Rose showcases her awesome picking on three types of banjo -- including the famous "Pearl".

It is an honor to share this episode of the Bulldog Sessions - a day at the Barn at Holly Farm in Bothell, WA with the Filthy FemCorps of Seattle. This group of women and non-binary musicians shared their exceptional talent on brass and drums as well as their stories of camaraderie, empowerment, and amazing spirit. Don't sit back - instead, stand up and get ready to dance your bottom off with the...

Every once in a while, an angel lands in your life. During this Bulldog Session, two angels, Aaron and Tess landed in ours. We hope you'll enjoy their magical, sweet melodies and compelling lyrics as much as we do. With lyrics stemming from their combined experiences, Ex Libris has a strong, meaningful story to share. More about Ex Libris at https://bit.ly/2OvSD28