This ain’t yer huntin’-lovin’ uncle’s country. Based out of Seattle, this five man band will take you back to the first time you ever heard the Jayhawks. This album has a little bit everything. They have stripped country of its current novelty and reconstructed their own sound of gospel backup singers and soulful guitar solos over classic country composition. Band member, Phil Hirschi, lends his cello to add an authentic feel of contemporary country’s always romantic lyrics. This album has both moderate and heartening tracks and isn’t lacking that Sweet Home Alabama-esque feel. For those of you in the northwestern part of the country, Straw Dogs will be playing the City of Everett Summer Concert Series on June 21st starting at 2 pm.