Dogwood quick facts
Members (4)
- Jason Harper bass · 1997–2002, 2016–present
- Josh Kemble vocals · 1993–present
- Russell Castillo drums · 1993–present
- Sean O’Donnell guitar, bass · 1997–present
Past members (13)
- Andrew Montoya
- Bill Driscol
- Billy Nichols
- Corbin King
- Dan Ardis
- Daniel Montoya guitar · 2001–2011
- Danny Montoya
- Jayce Molina guitar · 1993–1998
- Joe Sidoti
- Josh Hagquist
- Rob Hahn
- Scott Bergan
- Shawn Beaty
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Dogwood is a punk rock band from Escondido, California, founded in 1993. Their music has been compared to that of the Offspring, and they list Bad Religion, NOFX and Lagwagon as musical influences.
History
In 1993, Josh Kemble united with Jayce Molina on guitar, Josh Hagquist (of the Beautiful Mistake) on bass, and Billy Nichols on drums to form the band Half-Off. After a few shows, the band decided to find a better name, and a relative suggested “Dogwood” in reference to the legend of the dogwood cross.
By 1996, Dogwood had been signed by the now-defunct Rescue Records label, which was also the home for such bands as P.O.D., No Innocent Victim, and Point Of Recognition. While on Rescue, Dogwood released two studio records, Good Ol’ Daze and Through Thick & Thin. Dogwood and Rescue Records parted ways, and then in 1998 the band self-released an eponymous album. This was later re-released without the track “Never Die” as This is Not a New Album on Facedown Records.
The band caught the eye of Tooth & Nail Records. In 1999, the album More Than Conquerors was released, followed by Building a Better Me in 2000, Matt Aragon in 2001, and Seismic in 2003. In 2004, Tooth & Nail released a Dogwood greatest hits album titled Reverse, Then Forward Again.
After October 2011 the band went inactive. In a 2015 Breathecast.com interview, vocalist Josh Kemble said that the band never called it quits. He stated, “I think we just never really did an official farewell tour or breakup and we also haven’t played in a really long time. Some people said it’s over but we never actually declared that. It’s kind of an unspoken, rode off into the sunset type of thing. There’s that mystery of reunion or another show,”.
On November 29, 2016, the band announced their reunion and played shows with MxPx and Five Iron Frenzy on January 13–14, 2017 in Ventura and San Diego, CA. This marked their first show since October 2011 and it featured the lineup of Kemble, O’Donnell, Harper, and Castillo. On December 19, 2017, the band teased a new song “Titles”, part of Indie Vision Music’s “Family and Friends Sampler” on December 24.
Videography
- “Preschool Days” (from Through Thick and Thin)
- “Feel The Burn” (from More Than Conquerors)
- “Building A Better Me” (from Building A Better Me)
Awards
- Best Punk Band 2001: San Diego Music Awards
- Best Punk Album 2002 (Matt Aragon): San Diego Music Awards
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Album-by-album
More Than Conquerors
Tooth & Nail Records released More Than Conquerors on May 18, 1999.
More Than Conquerors is identified as the fourth studio album in the band catalogue.
More Than Conquerors was with production credited to Nick Raskulinecz; Dogwood.
Building a Better Me
Building a Better Me arrived on October 10, 2000 through Tooth & Nail Records.
Building a Better Me is identified as the fifth studio album in the band catalogue.
Building a Better Me was recorded Goldentrack, San Diego, California and The Blasting Room Studios, Fort Collins, Colorado and with production credited to Stephen Egerton; Dogwood.
Seismic
Seismic arrived on January 28, 2003 through Tooth & Nail.
Seismic is identified as the seventh studio album in the band catalogue.
Seismic was with production credited to Sean O'Donnell, Sam Boukas.
Latest
Juicy Fruit (Live)
Dogwood – Topic
April 30, 2026
Feel The Burn (Live)
Dogwood – Topic
April 30, 2026
All Hands On Deck (Live)
Dogwood – Topic
April 30, 2026
Discography
Albums
Good Ol’ Daze
Through Thick & Thin
Dogwood
More Than Conquerors
Building a Better Me
This is Not a New Album
Matt Aragon
Seismic
Live releases
Live at Chain Reaction
Also Appears On
Reverse, Then Forward Again
Rescue Records Live At Tomfest 1997
Dogwood / Incomplete Split EP
Songs From The Penalty Box Volume Three
Songs From The Penalty Box Volume Four
“the split ep” Dogwood/Incomplete (One Moment Records 2000)
Songs From The Penalty Box Volume Five
I’m Your Biggest Fan Volume Two
The Nail Volume 1
Radio Disaster Volume Six
Rescue Records 10th Anniversary
Indievision SummerSlam
Friends with Microphones
Payable on Death Live
Band Bloodlines
Follow the musicians who connect Dogwood to other bands and projects. Confirmed release appearances are included when reliable source evidence is available.
Jason Harper
Josh Kemble
vocals and 1993–present
Russell Castillo
drums and 1993–present
Sean O’Donnell
guitar, bass and 1997–present
Confirmed release appearances: Seismic (2003, producer).
Andrew Montoya
Bill Driscol
Billy Nichols
Corbin King
Dan Ardis
Daniel Montoya
guitar and 2001–2011
Danny Montoya
Jayce Molina
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External links
References
- ^ Sarachik, Justin (July 2, 2015). “Dogwood’s Josh Kemble Interview”. BREATHECast. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ Sarachik, Justin (November 29, 2016). “Dogwood Comes Out of Retirement to Play Epic Shows With Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy in January 2017”. Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
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- ^ “Interview with Josh Kemble”. Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on May 19, 2006. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ “Dogwood’s MySpace Page”. Dogwood/Myspace. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ “Dogwood’s Facebook About Page”. Dogwood/Facebook. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ “Dogwood at Jesus Freak Hideout“. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ McGovern, Brian Vincent (November–December 1998). “Indie Album Reviews: DOGWOOD”. HM Magazine. No. 74. ISSN 1066-6923. Archived from the original on February 22, 2001.
- ^ San Diego Music Awards Past Winners
Source: Wikipedia