As the U.S. based progressive rock phenomenon Pavlov’s Dog nears the half century mark of its history, this most curious of legends continues to astound its loyal fans with some of the most unique music ever conceived in its genre.   Rumors and tall tales abound throughout its storied career, and that of its leader singer/composer David Surkamp. Founded in 1973 as a quartet consisting of David, bassist Rick Stockton, violinist Siegfried Carver & drummer Mike Safron, the band was duly signed to ABC Records to the then unheard of sum of $500,000.  With industry expectations through the roof, Pavlov’s Dog delivered one of the most brilliantly confounding debuts of all time with its initial release “Pampered Menial.”  To say the album left journalists sometimes speechless, sometimes tongue-tied, would be a gross understatement.  To put it simply, no one had ever heard anything like the incredible songs and vocal performances of this singular effort.  Songs including “Julia,” “Late November” & “Of Once & Future Kings” remain concert highlights decades after their release.   read more