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Deaf Dog and the Indictments (The Kennedy Center)

Deaf Dog and the Indictments

JUDGE RUSSELL F. CANAN, "Top Dog," GuitarJUDGE WILLIAM JACKSON, "Dawgg," VocalsMAGISTRATE JUDGE DENNIS DOYLE, "Red Dog,” GuitarMAGISTRATE JUDGE WILLIAM NOOTER, "Blue Dog," GuitarMAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN MCCABE, "Cartwheel," GuitarJUDGE FRANKLIN BURGESS, "Professor," KeyboardJUDGE JOHN CAMPBELL, "Trash Can," BassMARC FELDMAN, PHD, "Hound Dog," Drums Deaf Dog and the Indictments, the world's only almost-all-judge band, began in 2005 as part of a talent show at a court training conference.  The band's name was decided at an early rehearsal when all of the band members' families were supposed to leave the room but one stayed behind—a faithful canine.  The other band members took heart that the dog appreciated their unique sound, only to find out later that she was completely deaf. Four years later, the band now draws large crowds who enjoy their mix of rock'n'roll, Motown, and the blues.

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Deaf Dog and the Indictments 1/11/09: Deaf Dog and the Indictments

Comprised of seven D.C. judges and a civilian drummer, this guitar-based band riles the crowd with rock and roll, blues, and Motown.

Deaf Dog and the Indictments

Comprised of seven D.C. judges and a civilian drummer, this guitar-based band riles the crowd with rock and roll, blues, and Motown.
Deaf Dog and the Indictments 6/17/07: Deaf Dog and the Indictments

Deaf Dog and the Indictments, a guitar-based group of seven musically inclined D.C. judges and a civilian drummer—all dressed in dark suits and shades—rile the crowd with rock and roll, blues, and Motown.

Deaf Dog and the Indictments

Deaf Dog and the Indictments, a guitar-based group of seven musically inclined D.C. judges and a civilian drummer—all dressed in dark suits and shades—rile the crowd with rock and roll, blues, and Motown.

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