Dogs On Shady Lane - Knots

Written and recorded across seven years, Knots documents Dogs on Shady Lane's gradual evolution from Hall's intimate solo recordings into a fully realized collaborative band. The eight-track album is a guitar centered, harmony heavy quilt of soft indie rock that stitches together themes of reflection, queer love, family ties, and connection. Engineered at Big Nice Studio, Knots is Dogs on Shady Lane's most expansive and fully realized work to date.
Dogs on Shady Lane is a Brooklyn-via-Providence based indie rock band. Blending elements of indie folk and slow-core, the project pulls inspiration from an array of artists including Big Thief, Sylvan Esso, & Feist.

Songwriter and guitarist Tori Hall began Dogs on Shady Lane in 2018 as a solo project with ever changing arrangements and rotating collaborators. Through the Providence music scene, diy touring (with different musicians at every show), and a dedicated music scene at SUNY Purchase, the project has many past lives. The core lineup now includes longtime bandmate Evan Weinstein (guitar/synth/vox), Calder Mansfield (bass/vox), and Grace Goss (drums). While Hall maintains the writing and creative freedoms of a solo project, the full band brings the songs to life through collaborative arrangement. The 4-piece band is
known to create a dynamic yet intimate live show, playing in both RI and NY scenes.

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