MEET THE SHEEPDAWGS
Frank O.G. was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His earliest musical influences were Tom Jones, his Dad, his Dad's band: Frank Gonzales and The Palisades . . . oh . . . and KGRT 570-AM Classic Country. Frank fronted his first band, Krakkon, which performed on the main stage at the Whole Enchilada Fiesta in the early '80s. By 17, he joined the US Army and jumped out of perfectly good airplanes. Eventually Frank moved to Phoenix with his Army buddies, Kurt Hauser and John Engel and formed a short-lived Mr. Yuck. Frank moved back to N.M., and joined up with the Cordero brothers in Sphinx. In the mid-’90s, Frank joined and toured with Milky Fly all along the West Coast. He moved to Florida with Mammajamma in 1999 and created Monster Hole in 2015. Frank worked at NASA for a decade, but gave up that life to build a career as a full-time musician. Frank honed his bass and vocal skills playing with SEED. Frank also plays with Florida's baddest biker band, Twisted Minds Inc, and fronts his own group, Frank & The O.G.s. Frank credits Cliff Burton (RIP), Geezer Butler and Dave Chavez (RIP) as his biggest bass influences. His favorite guitar player is Eric Gales. Frank loves his family, friends and dogs. And his Mom's enchiladas.
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Frank O.G.
Bass/Vocals
Aaron Rhoades
Aaron says he was born to play music. He started with accordion at 5; guitar at 7; drums at 9; flute at 10; trumpet at 11; bass at 15; and sax at 16. Aaron also dabbled with fiddle and harmonica. He eventually has settled in his role with The SheepDawgs! Aaron studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston (1996-1999), and was a music teacher for 11 years, including a stint at Delaware State University. Aaron toured the U.S. with Good Company many times and also went over the pond to perform in England, France, and Scotland. Aaron says the greatest love is a Shepherd for his Sheep.
Guitar/Vocals
"Big Daddy" Don Bennett
“Big Daddy” Don Bennett was the front man for the Big Daddy Band, legendary for their shows at Daytona Bike Week and Biketoberfest for the past 30+ years. Playing guitar, keyboards, and singing are his passions. In the beginning of 2024, The Big Daddy Band retired. Being the production manager for Cacklebery Campground, he fell in love with the grooving vibes of The SheepDawgs, one of the very best bands in the Cacklebery stable. The SheepDawgs welcomed him to the pack on New Year’s Eve 2023 in Brevard County. Don has been playing with bands since 1978. He loves motorcycles, his family, and his friends.
Keyboards/Vocals
Richie was inspired by his father’s drumming and began his musical journey when he was 7. He founded Diablo Canyon, sharing the stage with renowned acts such as the Marshall Tucker Band and .38 Special. He then formed and led JeNDeR, supporting Central Florida’s music scene for four years with more than 1,100 shows. He later put together THE ACCUZED, playing high-profile gigs across Central Florida. Richie says he’s found his final home with the incredible SheepDawgs!
Richie DiStefano
Drums
Norm Cook
Sound
John Seese
Stagehand No. 1
