About Us
Straw Dogs’ name is derived, not from the Sam Peckinpah film, but from the title of a single by seventies punk band Stiff Little Fingers. It’s a song that represents the very best aspects of classic punk music – it’s fast, it’s loud, and above all it’s catchy! This is what Straw Dogs do. We take the best punk classics and play them with the energy and enthusiasm they deserve. When you come to see us play you’re going to hear songs from the Clash, the Sex Pistols, Sham 69, the Ramones, Stiff Little Fingers, and loads more.
We’re a three piece band based in Newbury, featuring Charlie Roberts on guitar, Des Thirlwell on drums, with Chris Smith on bass and vocals.
We also write our own material, and have released two albums to date, under the stage name "The Rift". They are melodic pop-punk songs, taking inspiration from the punk bands of the seventies, most notably the Ramones.
You can buy the CDs at the band's online shop. Also you can become a fan of the Straw Dogs page on Facebook and keep up to date with all our shows and other news.
www.facebook.com/strawdogsuk