Dog Trumpet are heading to SXSW and they could very well be the Aussie act to watch out for.
Dog Trumpet, featuring Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty, are one of Australia’s most unique bands.
Internationally, Pete and Reg were known in their previous life in Mental As Anything. In 1985 their song ‘Live It Up’ reached number 3 in the UK. ‘You’re So Strong’ peaked at no. 21 on the US dance chart in 1985 and ‘Too Many Times’ was also a top 40 hit for the Mentals in Canada in 1981.
Mental As Anything also contributed to the soundtrack of the iconic Australian movie ‘Crocodile Dundee’. The movie featured ‘Live It Up’ and the made for the movie track ‘Sloppy Crocodile’.
Pete and Reg created Dog Trumpet originally as a side-project to Mental As Anything and it became the full-time gig after the brothers left Mental As Anything in 2000.
Both Peter and Reg are two of Australia’s contemporary artists. Reg’s work can be viewed at the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Elton John is a purchaser of his paintings. Peter and his wife Susan are prolific artists. He has had many entries in the Archibald Prize.
Dog Trumpet have released six albums. The most recent album ‘Medicated Spirits’ was released in August, 2013.
Dog Trumpet’s addition to SXSW brings the tally of Australian artists who have accepted their invitations to the Austin music conference to 42.
SXSW Music will be held in Austin, Texas from March 10-16, 2014.
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