Based outside of Philadelphia and upstate New York, CABIN DOGS blends original American country roots with 70s grooves. Led by twin brothers, Rich and Rob, CABIN DOGS has released five records (including two originally under the Kwait Brothers Band moniker) and have played stages that include Newport Folk Festival and Philadelphia Folk Festival. The band’s newest record On the Creek is set for release on May 12, 2023.
CABIN DOGS music is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, bandcamp, Spotify …. and more.
Check out our videos:
'Everybody Loves the Sun' from the 2023 release - On the Creek
'On the Road' from the 2018 release – Mountain Sun
‘Twilight’ from the 2011 release – Midnight Trail
‘Hobo’ from the 2006 release – Electric Cabin
Live band members include Rob Kwait, Rich Kwait, Ira Race, Stephan DiVincenzo, Jeff Levinsohn, John Hildenbrand, and Jeanine Reed.
REVIEWS
Everybody Loves the Sun (single):
“Delicious, jammy guitar and banjo grooves at an easy mid tempo”… Americana Highways, 2023
Live Review: Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
The fullest sound I've ever put on stage in almost 30 years. The band played for almost 2 hours straight, and........if you came here from Mars and had never heard of The Grateful Dead or Robbie Robertson and the Band and didn't know their tunes, and you listened to the Cabin Dogs cover their songs, and then listened to the Cabin Dogs' original tunes, you'd never know which songs were million sellers. Their songs and singing are THAT GOOD! David Broida, Director Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Reviews for Midnight Trail
This is the benchmark that emerging and established artists should be aiming to achieve.... MAVERICK, 2011
Boogie rock and Balearic grooves seep from the gaps between the boards of a rickety farm in upstate New York. ‘Midnight Trail’ is a highly entertaining musical joyride. TUNERAKER, 2011
... with Midnight Trail, they've laid some serious groundwork for a long career. BLURT, 2011
.... You’ll be a better person for listening to this. The Big Takeover #69, 2011
Reviews for Electric Cabin
"Cabin Dogs succeed in crafting time-honored Americana tracks along the lines of The Band, Blue Rodeo and Wilco ... an interesting and consistently good release" allmusic.com, 2007
"a gem of a recording....for those who revel in the laid-back ease of Rick Danko's material and San Francisco's early 70's heyday of Workingman's Dead ... Full of calibrated musical magic, Cabin Dogs look inward to find sturdy, shimmering compositional gold on Electric Cabin." Honest Tune, 2007
"The Cabin Dogs' newest release, Electric Cabin, is a pure joy to experience: at times sounding like classic groups Poco or The Band and at other times jam bands like Phish or Assembly of Dust. Their music is feel-good contagious and is sure to put a smile on your face and get your feet tapping...." Brother Al, WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill Maine, 2007
Be prepared for a rollicking good time as the Kwait brothers and band takes you down the dusty country road where heartfelt tunes are backed by a wild beat that makes for a rustic rhythm bonanza!” Power of Pop [blog], 2007
".... Brothers Rich and Rob Kwait lead the band through music that is nostalgic for the Band, recalling Van Morrison, the Dead, and Neil Young, but music that also settles into today’s Jam Band groove and Country-influenced Rock swagger..... Close harmonies, horse gait rhythm, Western skylines, and dreamy friendship moments makes it “feel real good to be back together again." Music Spectrum[blog], 2007
"[Cabin Dogs] play the kind of cool music that warms a room in a country setting.... Fangsum Hiss [blog], 2006
Sharp, open-hearted songwriting Popculturepress.com, 2006
“…experimental 70’s revival rock, like the Allman Brothers or Steely Dan. ... fresh and extremely well done...... Fun Time OK Blog, 2006
"Think of a contemporary look at groups like The Band and you get the idea as to what Cabin Dogs are all about..... “Cheyenne” has a great mountain or Appalachian music hue to it in the vein of Gillian Welch…." Pop Matters, 2006
"Shooter Jennings meets the Allman Brothers at a showing of The Last Waltz. I’ve always loved the looseness of The Band. It’s what I like to refer to as controlled chaos. The Stones have it as well and so do the Cabin Dogs…." Ear Candy Mag, 2006
"Cosmic fueled psychedelic jam rock ‘n’ roll in the vein of the Band and the Grateful Dead, “Electric Cabin” by Philadelphia’s Cabin Dogs is a mountain retreat of that past classic rock era.... extremely catchy tunes." Smother Magazine, 2006
"…an instantly loveable, near-perfect sound ... This one's going to make you want to drive down a country road to a lost swimming hole and enjoy summer to its fullest. For fans of The Band this is highly, highly recommended." Left Hip Magazine, 2006
"…it is musical quality that is the real story behind this CD.... Lyricism and musical quality are undeniably strong on Electric Cabin." Music-Critic.ca, 2006