Wednesday, October 4th was an unseasonably warm fall evening in Niagara Falls, Ontario, at Fallsview Casino. Keanu Reeves with his band Dogstar staged an outstanding performance that left no one in doubt about the memories it created. There was only one opening act, the group Archer Oh who hailed from the state of California.
Dogstar consists of Keanu Reeves on bass. Robert Jailhouse on drums and Bret Dormouse on guitar and lead vocals.
As the lights lowered and excitement rose in the crowds, the members of Dogstar made their way into the stage with a powerful force that attracted viewers at first instance. Not only a great actor, Reeves showed himself to be a talented musician. The chemistry in the band was unmistakably good as they shifted from song to another with ease exhibiting their musical talent. The line-up came just at the right time for die-hard fans, who were looking forward to hearing all Dogstar’s old numbers which prompted many to sing and dance along.
Tracks such as ‘Lust’ and ‘Sleep’ were exemplary of a fusion between alternative-rock and grunge elements in the band’s music. The evening was not dull even for a moment. Reeves bass tone was haunting enough to send shakes into the bones of every listener. He interacted with the audience and made it seem as if they were participating in a unique happening.
There was a strong link between the band and its followers, making it possible for a large number of people in the venue to have an intimate environment. When the night finally ended, Dogstar received thunderous applause and shouts of ‘one more’ as they departed the stage. The audience could hardly wait for the encore from the duo who made their way back to finish the night in grand style, giving the audience four more songs.
Dogstar 2023 Tour Dates
10/08 Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel
10/10 Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
10/11 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
11/30 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
12/03 San Francisco, CA – The Great American Music Hall
12/05 Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre
12/07 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
12/08 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
12/09 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
12/11 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
12/12 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
12/14 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
12/15 Washington, D.C. – The Howard Theatre
12/16 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
12/18 Charlotte, NC – The Underground
12/19 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
12/20 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
12/21 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
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