Blake Christiana and fellow band members Trevor MacArthur (guitar, vocals), The Mighty Vic (bass), David Dodds (drums), Shane Spaulding (vocals), Michael Drexler (keyboards) have performed to an ever-growing number of fans since first hitting the Downtown New York City scene in October of 2002. Since then they've were regulars at venues like the Baggot Inn, The Lions Den and Sin-e.

".....A vision of Americana roots rock that's expansive beyond its members' tender years." - Time Out Magazine, July 15-22, 2004

THE MUSIC: Blake, Tom, Mike and Dave have all studied classical music as well as Jazz. All six band-members are accomplished musicians, sharing an intuitive approach to music while feeding off each other's unique styles. Their musical influences range from Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead to Wilco and Ryan Adams, resulting in an addictive mix of refreshingly honest lyrics and down-to-earth Rock that has become the band's trademark. In their own words their music is described best as "hometown feel meets big city talent" - and fans and critics alike agree.

"Blake & The Family Dog raises the bar on live performance," says Talent In Motion magazine, and the Daily Gazette in Albany raves about the "superior songwriting and singing". "We just want to play good, honest, real music", comments bandleader and main songwriter Blake Christiana, "we donÕt think that much about fitting into what's out there and on the radio. It's all about showing our fans a good time, while enjoying ourselves and sharing our experiences through our songs". 30,000 hits per month on their website confirm that they're accomplishing their goal. Through their frequent performances at the Baggot Inn Budweiser became aware of the band and included them in their 2004 "True Music" campaign, resulting in the live recording of a show.

THE RECORD: "Stolen Days" is the band's first and only studio record, featuring 13 songs about the joys, dreams and struggles of real life in today's America. Engineered by long-time friend Dan Kocen, "Stolen Days" offers great songwriting, poetic lyrics that touch our soul and accomplished musicianship that underscores instead of overshadows the stories that are told. The songs on "Stolen Days" describe everyday moments - some big, some small, but all of them real, and fully lived - inviting us to do the same.

Blake & The Family Dog ended their 5 year relationship in November of 2006. Blake Christiana & Trevor MacArthur went on to form Yarn. Shane Spaulding remains in the mix as a co-writer with Blake Christiana, as well as fronting his side hard-rock project, The Fire Men.