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Gone Country 22 West Live Sessions with Lucy from Dog Party. Interview by Stephanie Quintanar Photos by Brandon Kheang & Andy Nguyen Lucy Giles is a trailblazing musician from the sister duo band Dog Party who, between school and other responsibilities, tours the country on weekends. On weekdays, it’s time for her to be a marketing and art student, but Giles can balance all her responsibilities well. Q: Where did the name Dog Party come from? A: My sister and I started the band when we were 8 and 10 years old and I was just obsessed with dogs — so obsessed with dogs. I told my
sister that the band has to have the word dog in it. And she was like, “OK.” So, she started listing off all these names. And she said, “Dog Party.” That’s it! That’s how we named the band. Q: What are some of your musical influences that you bring to the band? A: When I was young, my dad always played cool rock-and-roll music around the house. And one band that really stuck out to me was the White Stripes, because they were a two piece with a female drummer. That band was a huge inspiration to me for
“...country is three chords and the truth. Everybody can relate to it in one way or another.”
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