A rock groove blended with pop, blues and sprinklings of country. Diverse female vocals that echoe Bonnie Raitt & Sheryl Crow combined with tasty lead guitar work that can either melt face or gently soothe. The songs are hook laden and catchy.

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ROCK: Roots Rock, COUNTRY: Country Rock



Details:
Sleepinâ Dogz is comprised of singer-songwriter/acoustic rhythm guitarist Jeannie Blatus and lead/rhythm guitarist Leo Burke. Their sound blends a rock groove with pop, blues and sprinklings of country. Jeannieâs songs are intimate and sometimes uncomfortably honest. Echoes of Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and Etta James certainly reflect in her expressive voice. Very diverse, one moment she conjures up the vein-popping, sweaty, powerful rock siren within, next itâs her sweet, smooth, sultry side. Hook laden and catchy, her music is the kind you wake up singing and hear in your head when youâre trying to sleep; youâll be cursing her name for sure.

Leo Burkeâs guitar work adds an edgy excitement to the music. His poignant playing tastefully weaves throughout the songs. His leads are melodic and suggest a whole other voice harmonizing with Jeannieâs. Influenced by rock fusion guitarist such as Steve Morse and Jeff Beck, Leoâs close relationship with his instrument (guitar that is) gives him the ability to either melt face or gently soothe.

Touring the Southeast for five years, they have developed loyal and ever-growing fan base. Some of their experience includes:



Large Capacity Venues:

Mesa Park Amphitheater, FL
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, FL
Sandy Shoes Festival, FL
Indian River County Center for the Arts, FL
Indian River County Fair Grounds, FL
Downtown Clematis Street Festival, FL
Dodger Stadium, FL
Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival, FL
Budweiser True Music Concert Series 2004
The Deland Original Music Festival 2005/6


Opened for National Touring Acts:

The Romantics * Blue County * David Olney * Big 10-4 * Jake Owen

Performed with Regional Acts:

Boxelder * Doorway 27 * SideCar/Dynaride * Amy Steinberg * Rudy * Justin Beckler

Awards:

2002 Jeannie Blatus Finalist in Suwannee River Spring Fest Songwriterâs Competition

2004 Winners of the Budweiser True Music Battle of the Bands

2004 âPick of the Weekâ 104.1 Real Radio FM

Press Reviews:

2003 Brevard Live Magazine November
"contains the classic feel of Bonnie Raitt and Fleetwood Mac while maintaining a new millennium edge.â

2004 Brevard Live Magazine December
âhas the freshness of early alternative.â

2004 Ft. Pierce Tribune
âBlatus is a powerfully, emotive vocalist.â