Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes

Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes is a progressive US rock band with an all star lineup of highly sought after musicians. Singer, songwriter, and producer Michael Ward has performed with the world class band Dogs & Fishes since 2000. The band consists of drummer Prairie Prince (The Tubes, Journey, Tom Waits, XTC), guitarist Chris Von Sneidern (John Wesley Harding, Chuck Prophet), saxophonist Richard Howell (Etta James, Earth Wind & Fire), guitarist Drew Zingg (Steely Dan, Michael McDonald),
bassist Jeff Cleland (Hop Sauce, Sister Moses), and percussionist Fernando DeSanjines (Chalo Eduardo, Escola Nova).

Offering a unique mixture of musical talents honed from numerous experiences and backgrounds, the group blends elements of blues and americana to create a rich instrumental interplay combined with thought provoking, insightful lyrics. The band’s rhythmic precision is the result of having played together for over 2 decades. A deep familiarity with the material and a fluid approach to the arrangements offer great opportunities for improvisation and interplay while faithfully presenting the songs. In all facets, they are a tour de force which is made evident by their stage presence and ability to establish profound connections with their audiences.

On September 20th, 2024, Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes will release their latest album, "Brighter Days", featuring 8 songs recorded at Hyde Street Studios. The politically charged album contains nods to blues, classic rock, Memphis soul and above all, a hard to define but unmistakable west coast americana sound.

The upcoming album, "Brighter Days", owes its existence to the life experience of watching the fundamentals of reasonable governance and cooperative interpersonal relations be challenged by social forces. Listeners can hear the world class band accompanied by a unique use of instruments, including n'goni, an African gourd harp, steel pan, riipanic, Brazilian tambourine, seed gourd shakers, tuned gongs, djembe and more, alongside the socially resonant, unifying concept.