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The Dogberries

Charlie Barfoot (B.A. Mus.Hons.,B.Mus.Ed.) - Guitars & mandolin

Jack Daw (B.A.Mus.,B.Ed.) - Acoustic and electric basses

George Langdon (B.F.A.Mus.) - Saxophones, keyboards and guitar

Romano DiNillo (B.Mus.) - Drums and percussion

The Dogberries had their debut performance at Sound Symposium 1996. Since that time they have been aired twice on CBC radio's "Keynotes" show. They also appeared on NTV's "Center Stage"(May 7,97). Although the name of the group wasn't coined until the summer of 1996, it's members first teamed up to play at the annual Chef's Ball in January of 1996, the following year they were invited back! The group's core members and organizers Jack Daw and Charlie Barfoot have been playing as the "Dogberry Duo" every Saturday evening(from 7-10PM) at Nautical Nellies(Water Street) since March of 1997. On occasion the group performs their own compositions and on others they play arrangements of a wide repertoire of Pop, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Latin and Rock & Roll st andards (see enclosed song list). The group is able to cater to the entertainment needs of any event large or small, from private receptions to Dances! The instrumentation may be tailored to suit the occasion.

Charlie Barfoot was born in St.John's Newfoundland. He studied guitar at St.Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia where he graduated with a Music Performance degree. He studied classical guitar while pursuing a Music Education Degree at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Barfoot has been a performer, composer/arranger and educator in the St.John's area for over the past decade. During that time he has found himself in the company of Damhnait Doyle, Cat Fud (comedy troupe), The Acqu aintance Ensemble, Jim Fidler and the Gypsies, and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (Gala concert 1995). As an accompanist Barfoot has been invited to play at Government House by request of the Lieutenant Governor. As a soloist he was asked to play fo r the Memorial University's President's Ball and the Grand opening of the newly remodelled Bowring Park Conservatory.

Jack Daw, a native of St.John's Newfoundland has for the past 15 years and continues to be an active musician in the Atlantic Provinces. He graduated from St.Francis Xavier University with a B.A.(Music, Jazz Studies) in 1991 and from Dalhousie University with a B.Ed.(Music) in 1993. He has been fortunate to study double bass with Skip Beckwith at St.F.X.U. and Lena Turofsky(Symphony Nova Scotia) at Dalhousie. Daw has worked with a wide variety of musicians and groups throughout his musical ca reer. These have included Damhnait Doyle, Terry Kelly, Figgy Duff, Denis Parker and Salsa Picante. Presently he is working with Ron Hynes, Kathy Phippard and the Dogberries. He has made several C.B.C. recordings with musicians/groups such as Dennis Par ker, Scott Goudie, Damhnait Doyle and the Dogberries. He has played with Damhnait Doyle, Kathy Phippard and Bats In the Belfry who were all showcased at the East Coast Music Awards. Recently Jack played with Ron Hynes in Toronto at The North American Fo lk & Dance Alliance. Television appearances have included "Breakfast TV" with Salsa Picante and Damhnait Doyle. Jack has also recorded on Kathy Phippard's new CD and a Bats in the Belfry CD.

*Additional musicians who may be added to the core ensemble include:
Paul Bendza - Clarinet and alto saxophone
Michelle Doyle - Vocals (see photo)
Brian Way - Piano and vocals
Kathie Rose - Flute
Patrick Boyle - Trumpet
*Pricing would depend on the occasion, the number of people involved and additional technical requirments (if any). A price estimate can be quickly given after a brief consoltation.