Staff Picks: Dogs on Shady Lane, Kitty Corner

at The Camel

Sun October 25th, 2026

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm

Dogs on Shady Lane is a Brooklyn-via -Providence based indie rock band that has grown into its

true form. Blending elements of indie folk and slow-core, the project pulls inspiration from an

array of artists including Big Thief, Sylvan Esso, & Feist. Songwriter and guitarist Tori Hall

began Dogs on Shady Lane in 2018 as a solo project with ever changing arrangements and

rotating collaborators. Through the Providence music scene, diy touring (with different

musicians at every show), and a dedicated music scene at SUNY Purchase, the project has many

past lives. The core lineup now includes longtime bandmate Evan Weinstein (guitar/synth/vox),

Calder Mansfield (bass/vox), and Grace Goss (drums). While Hall maintains the writing and

creative freedoms of a solo project, the full band brings the songs to life through collaborative

arrangement. The 4-piece band is known to create a dynamic yet intimate live show, playing in

both RI and NY scenes.

After gaining attention from the 2022 single Cole St., Dogs on Shady Lane released their EP

“The Knife” in 2024 on Lauren Records. The debut EP introduced a heavier guitar-driven sound,

which had not been heard in earlier singles. Since then, the band has played festivals including

SXSW and Treefort Fest where they opened for This Is Lorelei & Star Cleaner Reunion. They’ve

also spent some time in the studio.

Dogs on Shady Lane is set to release their debut full length album Knots in fall of 2026. The

8-song album highlights the projects’ evolution and fuses together their harmony-fueled acoustic

side with heavy guitar and synth sounds heard in “The Knife.” It is a culmination of what the

project has been working towards over the past 5+ years.