Poi Dog Pondering is an eclectic group that seamlessly blends the heart of indie-rock with the soul of R&B, the innovation of electronic music, and the global pulse of worldbeat. Formed in Hawaii in the mid-1980s by musician Frank Orrall, the band started as a street-level, bohemian ensemble that embraced a DIY ethos and a culturally diverse palette of sounds. Poi Dog Pondering moved to Austin, Texas, shortly after their inception, where they fostered a burgeoning fan base and absorbed the rich musical influences of the city. This period is fondly remembered and encapsulated in their release "Live at Metro Chicago: The Austin Years."

Through the years, Poi Dog Pondering has continually evolved, both in terms of membership and musical direction, eventually relocating to Chicago. It's here that they found a new creative renaissance, as evidenced by their continuous stream of releases such as "Remnants of Summer" and "Everybody's Got a Star." Their music is characterized by its organic instrumentation, poetic lyrics, and the seamless incorporation of modern and traditional sounds. Poi Dog Pondering's discography, including the numerically titled series like "Pdp X 1" through "Pdp X 5," underlines a prolific and enduring journey marked by an adventurous and soulful spirit that resists being pigeonholed into any single genre.

Genres

Hawaiian Indie

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Latest Release

Keep on Loving Each Other

Poi Dog Pondering

Album - 10 Tracks - Released January 21, 2023