DAG was an American

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band from

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that formed in 1989 and disbanded in 1999. The band of singer and bassist Bobby Patterson, guitarist Brian Dennis, drummer Kenny Soule (from rock bands

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and PKM) and keyboardist Doug Jervey had already earned many loyal listeners around their hometown over the next few years with their uncommonly 1970s wild funk persona; and with the help of

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nominee and local record producer John Custer (who also developed Cry Of Love and produced several

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albums), DAG gained the attention of some major record labels. DAG signed with

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, and released their debut album '' Righteous'' in 1994. Their recordings even attracted special guest performances from

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drummer Roger Hawkins, also known for drum work with

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and others. The album was well praised nationally with high reviews. Their 1998 follow-up, '' Apartment #635'' received some critical acclaim. A six-song

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, called ''

A Guide to Groovy Lovin' ''A Guide to Groovy Lovin is an album by DAG. Track listing # "Sweet Little Lass" – 4:42 # "Our Love Would Be Much Better (If I Gave A Damn About You)" – 3:42 # "Righteous" – 3:38 # "You Make Me Feel" – 4:30 # ...

'', was also released that year. The band split soon after due to changes in musical preferences. DAG songs were featured in three motion pictures, ''

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, Bad Boys'', and '' Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter)''. Additionally, a live in-studio version of 'Lovely Jane' was included on the CD "The Best of the Columbia Records Radio Hour, Vol. 2" along with tracks by such artists as The Dave Matthews Band and James Taylor.

Discography

Albums

*'' Righteous'' (1994) *'' Apartment #635'' (1998) *''

'' (1998)

Singles

*"Our Love Would Be Much Better (If I Gave a Damn About You)" (1998)

References

* Nantucket - A Band Of Desperate Men (PKM)
DAG: Credits
Retrieved April 27, 2007. * Allmusic. DAG: Credits Retrieved April 27, 2007. * MySpace (John Custer Recording Studios)
DAG: Credits
Retrieved April 27, 2007.

External links

* DAG on Allmusic {{Authority control Musical groups from Raleigh, North Carolina American funk musical groups