In 1992, Orlando residents Andy Burr (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Greg Taillon (Cajun squeezebox, fiddle, vocals) formed The Porchdogs in order to perform the kind of music they loved but rarely heard in Central Florida--the rootsy good-time sound of Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco.

Joining Andy and Greg is one of several talented fiddlers: usually Jessy Daumen or Renee Riddle or John Henry Gates.  As a trio, the group plays acoustically (strolling or stationary) or amplified (with pre-recorded bass and drums for backup).

As a full band (the best way to hear the group), Porchdogs adds bassist Larry Dolamore and one of several fine drummers we normally use.

The Porchdogs band is well-known throughout the state, regularly performing at Orlando's theme parks, at festivals and fairs, at nightclubs, and at numerous corporate and private events. The group is ideal for theme parties, especially Swamp, Gator, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 'Fish Camp,' Fais do-do, Rural, and Cajun Christmas; great for family reunions, house parties, wedding receptions, barbecues, picnics and casual get-togethers.

The Porchdogs is the only group (national, Louisiana, or Florida) to have performed every year (all 15) of the Ft. Lauderdale Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival--now defunct, but at the time the largest event of its type in the country. The band has also been a featured act daily for over 12 years at the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon during Bike Week and Biketoberfest.