Tone Dogs

Tone Dogs
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres
Years active1987–1991, 2013
LabelsC/Z, Soleilmoon
Past membersMatt Cameron
Fred Chalenor
Amy Denio
Will Dowd
Henry Franzoni
Courtney Von Drehle

Tone Dogs was an avant-prog group founded in 1987 by bassist Fred Chalenor and vocalist/saxophonist Amy Denio, who comprised the nucleus of the band. Drummer Matt Cameron, known for his work in the alternative rock group Soundgarden, was recruited to perform on the band's 1990 debut album Ankety Low Day. The band has also performed with Fred Frith of Henry Cow and Hans Reichel.