DOGS IN A PILE The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the northeast; the rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated musicians to worldwide acclaim. Dogs in a Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the quintet presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear. The Dogs employ a unified approach to performance and songwriting, crafting aural mosaics through adept instrumentation and humble precocity. As avid storytellers, they draw inspiration from personal experiences, balancing life’s foibles with ever-present youthful sanguinity. Dogs began when Philadelphia University of the Arts guitar gun-slinger Jimmy Law began playing with young Joe Babick (drums), a student at the Count Basie Theater program in Red Bank, NJ.  Lightning struck when they were introduced to Berklee School of Music student and bass player Sam Lucid, who immediately suggested fellow Berklee student and keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan. The addition of fellow Berklee student Brian Murray (guitar) in 2019 made for the quintessential final piece in the Dogs’ puzzle.  A string of successful local shows drove the development of a massive northeast fan base, affectionately known as the Dog Pound. The band’s astronomical growth culminated in an epic, sold-out performance at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park during the summer of 2021. Armed with a fresh batch of new material, Dogs in a Pile is taking its perpetually evolving testament to the Great American Songbook on tour in 2022, visiting plenty of new cities and spreading good music and good energy to good people along the way.  ADAM BROOKS Whether singing songs with just an acoustic guitar or turning up the volume with his hard-hitting, jam-friendly rock’n’roll band, the passion ADAM BROOKS has for gritty, blues-infused music is always on display. Often merging folk, alt-country, blues and psychedelic-rock with heartfelt lyrics and contagious grooves, this performing songwriter, guitarist and independent recording artist has been electrifying listeners from the stage and studio for over 25 years. From his Midwestern upbringing and musical dawning in Ohio to songwriting and performing adventures in Nashville, his music has taken him to legendary venues across the United States and abroad. He’s produced 7 independent albums and is currently preparing for the November 2022 release of his new double album Ain’t All About You. Adam Brooks moved to central NY in 2015 and currently teaches Folk Guitar at Hamilton College, performing solo or with his band frequently throughout the area. By purchasing this ticket you are giving Ray Brothers BBQ and The Yard Amphitheater the rights to use your likeness in marketing.