ABOUT THE BAND
Formed in 2023, Stormdog is a 4-piece Rock band playing a wide range of music with the focus on getting the audience up and moving. Our members are local, well established musicians who love bringing fun high energy Rock ‘n Roll and Outlaw Country music to the stage.
Based in Portland Oregon, Stormdog plays both public and private events in the Pacific Northwest area… and we are willing to travel too! Just inquire about the possibilities.
It couldn’t be easier. Just check our event calendar to make sure your desired date is available. If it is, hit us up! Heck, we put our contact info on the top and bottom of every page. We’re that serious.
BAND MEMBERS
MARK SEXTON, GUITARIST AND VOCALIST
BIO
Mark’s earlier bands, The Rose City Rattlers, Rich Layton and the Troublemakers, and Dead Man’s Hand played to energized audiences in the Pacific Northwest for many years. Mark also received a prestigious nomination for “Year’s Best Guitarist” by the Cascade Blues Society.
“There’s an edge to real rock ‘n’ roll. It’s all that matters.”
– Neil Young
BIO
Brian has a deep love of Blues / Rock from the 60’s and 70’s and got his musical start as a teenager. Over the years he has performed as a solo artist and as a front man for multiple rock bands, most notably The Neverclaim and Echoes of Yasgurs
“I believe in the power of collaboration. When different talents come together, magic happens.”
– Jeff Lynne
BRIAN WILLIAMS, GUITARIST AND VOCALIST
BRIAN WILLIAMS, GUITARIST AND VOCALIST
BIO
Brian has a deep love of Blues / Rock from the 60’s and 70’s and got his musical start as a teenager. Over the years he has performed as a solo artist and as a front man for multiple rock bands, most notably The Neverclaim and Echoes of Yasgurs
“I believe in the power of collaboration. When different talents come together, magic happens.”
– Jeff Lynne
JOHNNY RINGO, DRUMMER
BIO
Johnny grew up in Seattle and started playing drums at the age of 10. He has multiple studio credits on drums and vocals, and his band Trip toured with Great White in the early 2000’s. Johnny loves music more than just about anything.
“Music makes my soul happy.”
– Johnny, himself
BIO
Michael provided the low end for multiple Blues / Rock bands that included Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits, The Bell Hornets, Big Jack Cadillac and the Eldorados, Dead Man’s Hand and many others. The Bell Hornets headlined multiple music festivals on the East Coast and even competed in the annual International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.
“Happiness is that energy you feel when the band locks in together with the right song with the right groove that resonates with the audience.”
– Michael, himself
MICHAEL CONTOUR, BASSIST
MICHAEL CONTOUR, BASSIST
BIO
Michael provided the low end for multiple Blues / Rock bands that included Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits, The Bell Hornets, Big Jack Cadillac and the Eldorados, Dead Man’s Hand and many others. The Bell Hornets headlined multiple music festivals on the East Coast and competed in the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
“Happiness is that energy you feel when the band locks in together with the right song with the right groove that resonates with the audience.”
– Michael, himself