Rocker Dogcast talks to popular musicians about their canine companions and the value these creatures bring to our everyday lives in a fresh and revealing interview.
This week we're talking dogs with Erika Wennerstrom of the band Heartless Bastards. Erika introduces us to her pandemic puppy Piper who's a Chihuahua - Pit Bull mix. As you'll hear, Piper is a well travelled dog who has visited 45 states, toured with The Flaming Lips and is snake trained to steer clear of those slithering reptiles. Lots of great stories from this adventure seeking duo.
Erika and the Heartless Bastards will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their second album All This Time with December shows in Evanston IL, Cleveland OH, Dayton OH, Houston TX and Austin TX. For tickets go to theheartlessbastards.com/tour (https://www.theheartlessbastards.com/tour)
Erika gave her Rocker Dogcast shout out to CityVet | Mueller Veterinarian Clinic and Urgent Care in Austin, TX, who understand that your pets are a crucial part of your family and offer a wide range of veterinary services, including preventive care, dental care, surgery, and more. To request an appointment visit cityvet.com/location/mueller (https://www.cityvet.com/location/mueller/)
6 Oct 2026
Alan Sparhawk - Low
Prolific and versatile musician Alan Sparhawk of the pioneering slowcore band Low joins the show this week to introduce us to his 6 year old half Pitbull, half Labrador Retriever, Blue. If you follow Alan on Instagram you may have seen his "Bath Time with Blue (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc4MZjmifmd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)" video series where he performs an acoustic song in his bathroom followed by giving Blue a bath. The song and the bath are both intimate experiences in their own right and really set the tone of the mutually beneficial relationship build on trust, respect and understanding that Alan and Blue share.
Catch a special screening of the iconic 1922 silent film Nosferatu, brought to life with a live, original score composed and performed by Circuit Des Yeux and accompanied by special guest Alan Sparhawk. For tickets and info go to alansparhawk.com/tour (https://www.alansparhawk.com/tour)
Alan gave his shout out to Wildwoods in Duluth, Minnesota who are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and to the reconciliation of humans and nature through education. To learn more about what you should do if you find a wild animal that needs help visit wildwoodsrehab.org (https://wildwoodsrehab.org)
29 Sept 2026
Everett Bradley - Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi
They say when you're a musician for hire the x-factor that gets you the gig is how well you can hang with the others in the band so it's no surprise that this week's guest, percussionist Everett Bradley, has landed tours with both Brice Springsteen and Bon Jovi. Everett zooms in to the show from Harlem to introduce us to his pandemic pup Ella, who's a 6 year old Poodle, Chihuahua, Havanese, Pekinese and Shitzu mix. Fun conversation from this charismatic and good humored dog dad.
Keep an eye on Everett's social media for his Holidelic 2026 20th Anniversary Tour celebrating two decades of booty shakin', earthquakin', and never ever fakin' da holiday funk. Ticket info will be out soon.
Everett gave his dog-do-gooder shout out to Tracy Area Animal Rescue, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit in southwest Minnesota whose mission is to reunite, rescue, care for and adopt out lost, abused or surrendered animals. To adopt, donate or get a list of veterinary care assistance resources visit tracyareaanimalrescue.com (https://www.tracyareaanimalrescue.com)
For more pics and clips of Everett and Ella follow the show on Instagram at @rockerdogcast
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