Jillian O'Dowd

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    Jilly is the singer/drummer/manager of popular duo 'Chocolate Dogs,' featuring the original music of singer-songwriter Baxter Stone. 

    Jillian performed on drums and vocals in the Burradise Bash Music Festival promo day on Easter Sunday 2024 to a large appreciative audience, alongside her partner/singer-songwriter Baxter Stone.

    They performed/released their EP 'Reel to Real' in September 2022 as part of their return fourth sold out 'Sweet Beats and Blues' event in Cambewarra. They produce these events to celebrate live original Australian music. Their tickets are sold through South Coast Tix and The Humanitix Charity Sites. Here's one from Sweet Beats n Blues No. 5 Friday March 17th 2023...


    https://www.southcoasttickets.com.au/events/sweet-beats-n-blues-stella-studioz/


    Jilly and Baxter shot their latest music clip Back Into The Zone due for public viewing on you tube now in 2023. Jilly conceptualised and directed this clip with filmmaker Harry Kielly. It is produced by Baxter Stone and Jillian O'Dowd.  Check it out on this link...


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKklOgRu1OA


    Their unique style includes rock 'n' roll, blues, folk, alt-country, ballads with a mean left hook, rockabilly and at times a touch of the psychedelic.


    Feel free to check out three of our popular recent you tube clips Dodging Trucks, I Wanna Fly and Lucky shot.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl97SIngHSs


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSe-ZVk6zfE


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=577c0f7hh1A


    Jilly is also played drums and sang with celebrated NSW South Coast band 'The Chocolate Dogs' - a rocking beats n blues band that got every dance floor heaving. Singer- song writer Baxter Stone led The CD's on lead guitar/vocals, Jillian O’Dowd titilated on drums/vocals, and Adrian Morgan grooved on bass guitar until 2020. Chris Vider played bass with the band for Club Jervis Bay NYE 2021. Their unique sound combined rock, blues, alt-country and rockabilly, with a touch of the psychedelic. 

    The Band played the main stage at The Shoalhaven River Festival in October 2019 and supported Psuedo Echo in 2017.

    They released their album ‘Barking Up The Wrong Tree’ in November 2017, recorded with Ben Moore of Harvest Recordings at the Shark Island Institute. This album has a digital release, on Spotify and Itunes, with national airplay.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSOqAXop9RE

     In February 2018, a revamped and remastered version of Baxter’s Slowburning album recorded in London was internationally released. 

    The CD's band released their music clips on you tube of Baxter’s original songs Fear of Falling and ‘Barking up the wrong tree’ shot in Kangaroo Valley, starring Roy Billing (Jack Irish, Underbelly fame), filmed by Sam Vines (Easybeats – Friday on my Mind ABC 2 part biopic). This was written, directed and produced by the band's drummer /singer/ manager Jillian. She plays drums and sings on the clips. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epaOU5nhnfw


    The 'Dissappear' clip is by the Dogs' friend and colleague singer song-writer Jim Gamack.


    The CD's band members in their time have shared a stage with Icehouse, Paul Kelly, The Warumpi Band, Weddings Parties Anything, Pseudo Echo, Chrissy Amphlett and many more. They have  feautured many Australian original musicians such as Frank Sultana and Pacific Avenue as part of their unique 'Sweet Beats and Blues' hall crawl events in the South Coast of NSW.

     Click on links below.....


    Baxter Stone and Jillian O'Dowd duo 'Chocolate Dogs' perform on request at select venues, such The Maritime Museum Market Huskisson NSW, for private parties and festivals in Nationwide.


    Contact Jillian on 0468309530 for queries or bookings.


    Meaningful Links:

    • Baxter Stone Bandcamp
    • Slowburning Album on Bandcamp
    • Barking Up The Wrong Tree on Bandcamp
    • Reverb Nation
    • Baxter Stone & The Chocolate Dogs (BS & The CD's) Facebook Page
    • Listen to BS & The CD's on Spotify
    • Read The Review of Slowburning on RateYourMusic.com
    • Fear Of Falling Music Video Clip

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    Fear of Falling

    Shot by Sam Vines(Friday on my Mind: The Story of the Easybeats ABC Biopic) starring Roy Billing (Underbelly). Music by Baxter Stone performed by The Chocolate Dogs. Produced, Written, Directed by Jillian O'Dowd.

    Dissappear

    Music by Jim Gamack. Produced by Baxter Stone . Performed by The Chocolate Dogs.

    Barking up the Wrong Tree

    Music by Baxter Stone. Live performance by The Chocolate Dogs. Produced by Baxter Stone.

    Jillian's music show reel 2023

    Jillian's Music Theatre, cabaret, blues & rock n roll reel in singing and kit drumming, shot & edited by filmmaker Harry Keilly.

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    Testimonials for band....

    Jo Sterling – fan:

    Stuart Leslie Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival:

    Stuart Leslie Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival:

    “I discovered Baxter Stone and The Chocolate Dogs at The Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival! What a fantastic gig! Full of energy, fun, and just some gorgeous songwriting. They agreed to play for my 40th birthday and they were just brilliant.These guys have such a huge bag of original songs, but also so many familiar faves we all love can dance to and sing along!They got my party dancing and thats what I wanted.Thanks guys for being so easy to work with and bringing your unique and special sound to my back paddock! Forever a fan”.

    Stuart Leslie Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival:

    Stuart Leslie Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival:

    Stuart Leslie Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival:

    “Baxter Stone and the Chocolate Dogs was one of the hardest working bands at Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 2014. The band has a great sound, with virtuoso guitar and vocals from Baxter Stone, combined with sweet harmonies from Jilly O’Dowd. Their repertoire includes rock, blues, country and bluegrass with many originalcompositions and they were definitely a festival favourite.”.

    Peter Thompson - The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley:

    Peter Thompson - The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley:

    Peter Thompson - The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley:

    Baxter Jilly and Adrian are reliable professional and jovial! We have them regularly at The Friendly Inn and every time they have played they have held the crowd till the end of their sets!!! I highly recommend them if you are looking for great live entertainment!

    Contact Details:

    Peter Thompson - The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley:

    Peter Thompson - The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley:

    Please contact Jilly on +61 468 309 530 to discuss your music needs for your special event or email her on withinbeyond8@gmail.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaxterStoneTheChocolateDogs/

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