First there was the band consisting of Aaron Smith on drums, Taylor E. Ross on bass, Larry Sukys on guitar, and Gary Airdale on vocals.  Originally called "Mars Attacks (until that "cease and desist" letter from Warner Bros.) The band formed on a lark.  What was supposed to be a one time performance at an open mic night turned into a 4 year project with all the love and high-drama of Gone With The Wind.  Several lineup changes included the laid back Benjamin Banks, the incredible Tommy Klien, the larger than life Lisa Koffe, the artistic, sensitive, and very creative Richard Doherty, funky Roxie, rock steady Jon Levitt, and music lover George Spataro.

 

As a band, Flesh Hungry Dog struggled to define itself and reconcile the various musical instincs of its members.  There weren't too many venues that were willing to host four gay men belting out songs called "Macho Pussy" ...a song about lesbian S&M sex, or "Goin' Down"...a dark blues influenced song about a married bi-sexual looking for sexual satisfaction cruising the park in his mini-van, or "Call Boy" a 60's girl-group inspired ditty about the trials and tribulations of dating a male escort.  Gary Airedale decided to create and event called "The Flesh Hungry Dog Show" at The Underground Lounge.  The Underground Lounge gave them a Sunday night to fill however they chose.  The concept was to create a variety, underground cabaret style show that would feature the band and other cutting edge performers.  Some of the performers featured at the first Flesh Hungry Dog Shows were Gayco, Beazley Phillips, Jen Porter, John Hasbrouck, Amy Cousino, and Raymond Wohl.  Not to mention our good friend DJ Mercedez Ben spinning the coolest tracks and setting the mood.