Dongle

Dongle started taking shape when rhythm guitarist Rob Howard and then bassist Blake Hegar started jamming on Thursday nights as a way of escaping from what life threw their way. Thinking that they might want to do something more with this musical endeavor, they brought in friend and drummer Derek Davis whom they'd met a few years earlier at a party (go figure). A few months later, Derek’s friend, Cameron Bostedt brought his awesome guitar... More

Dongle started taking shape when rhythm guitarist Rob Howard and then bassist Blake Hegar started jamming on Thursday nights as a way of escaping from what life threw their way. Thinking that they might want to do something more with this musical endeavor, they brought in friend and drummer Derek Davis whom they'd met a few years earlier at a party (go figure). A few months later, Derek’s friend, Cameron Bostedt brought his awesome guitar skills to the band. With 5 years under his belt, but never in a band setting, he was excited to give it a shot. Once they started writing their own music and realizing their potential, they knew they were on to something. So with the sole purpose of making their own style of rock music, they jumped in head first. With 4 completely different musical styles and backgrounds, a different kind of sound began to take shape. From Punk to metal, country to progressive rock and everything in between, Dongle developed a sound and writing style that is unique and will have you singing along.  If you want to smile, dance and laugh, check out our first EP recorded and produced by Sound of Solid Productions. In May of 2016, Cameron left the band to take a break. We have since added Rick (RikiC) Ciampi on lead guitar. In December, Blake left the band and we went through a transition period and have now added Robert Hanz on the bass. With this new addition, there are exciting things happening and new music coming very soon!  We recently added Stanley Stinehour on rhythm guitar so Rob can focus on vocals. We're still working on new music and planning on a new EP very soon.  Come see us at a live show to hear our newest material. Less