Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs

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Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs is an American band, marking the first time that American singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne has released music in collaboration with other artists within the context of a band. Their debut album, "God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise" was released in 2010. Nominated for two Grammy awards, the album won the award for best contemporary folk album. The song "Beg Steal or Borrow" was nominated for Song of the Year. The band includes Eric Heywood and Greg Leisz on guitars, Jennifer Condos on bass, and Jay Bellerose on drums. They have been working as LaMontagne’s touring band for some time. “There’s something magical that happens when these musicians play together,” says Ray LaMontagne. “I’ve been wanting to capture what we’ve been doing live for a while. The chemistry is really special.” The billing on LaMontagne’s fourth album, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise, reveals instantly that something new is happening with this project. The record is credited to “Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs”—the first time that the singer/songwriter has defined himself within a band setting, rather than as a solo artist. In addition, it marks the first time that LaMontagne has taken on the role of producer. And as soon as the music starts, with the Joe Cocker-style soul power of the opening “Repo Man,” it’s apparent that one of the world’s most acclaimed artists has moved into some fresh territory. Not that he was necessarily in need of a new direction. The al

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God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise

God Willin´ & The Creek Don´t Rise

Live - Fall 2010

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God Willin' The Creek Don't Rise

Beg Steal or Borrow

For The Summer (Digital 45)

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2011 Grammy Nominees

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Pure... Singer Songwriters

Live - Spring 2010

Live Fall 2010

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God Willinґ & The Creek Donґt Rise

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God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise

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