Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs is a country rock band. The Beginnings (Legends and Lies) David von Beck formed the Straw Dogs as an outlet for his shimmering, mellow country rock. Legends & Lies (1998) was recorded (and toured) with the band's original line-up. After touring the United States as a full band in support of the group's debut, Legends & Lies, von Beck pared Straw Dogs down to a simple duo, initiating the help of his old friend Darren Smith from the Colorado-based Stranger Neighbor. Darren Smith agreed to join his friend. After Smith joined Straw Dogs, the band has enjoyed moderate success.