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Grinning Dog Records We are a family run record label based in beautiful Dorchester, Dorset. We firmly believe that music

24/12/2024

We would like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas! This year has been full of ups and downs, we said goodbye to our wonderful Amy who is doing fantastic in her new job and is sorely missed by us! We have some big news coming in 2025 but for now, we are going to enjoy the festive season and hope you all do too!

02/11/2024

Here we go! Halloween's just gone so that means only one thing...IT'S CHRISTMASS!!! ! Here is the latest single from Nick Capaldi bringing back Chas 'n Dave vibes. Thank you to everyone involved in making this video, we had such a good day! Enjoy and be merry! 🎁❤🎅

03/07/2024

July 24 Newsletter -

15/06/2024

Niles rocking Orange at Woofstock

08/06/2024

Day 2 vibes!! Our helper got the memo 'Dress in something orange and music related' she smashed it!!!

07/06/2024

First festival of the season and we are loving being next to ! They are keeping us going with delicious flavoured coffees and teas whilst we set up at for a weekend of shenanigans. Come see us if you're here!

24/04/2024

Celebrating Lovely People with this music video produced by Nigel Hodgson. Nick Capaldi's new single has landed in video format with full on fun vibes. Like the song? Buy the single from us (with bonus tracks) and help raise money for the lovely people at Julia's House Children's Hospice, all proceeds will go to them 🥰

Filmed and Directed by Nigel Hodgson for Whispering Giraffe Productions. Edited by Nigel Hodgson and Nick Capaldi.Lovely People is taken from Nick Capaldi's ...

28/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone! As an EGGstra treat, you can tune into Radio Ninesprings on Sunday and listen to some local talent, including our very own Ruffdog Elliott whilst you tuck into your Easter din dins! Sounds perfect too us!

More great music from local artists coming your way on the Local Spotlight this Sunday from 6pm - check out some tracks by Alex Carter Band, Rachel Hill Music, Roadkill Drive-Thru, Ruffdog Elliott, Roy Peplow Music, Rileys Cove & more!

Tune in from 6pm Sunday -
Locally: 104.5FM in Somerset and the Surrounds
Globally: Online at Radioninesprings dot com or 'Alexa, enable Radio Ninesprings skill'

01/03/2024

is here! Support our artists today on Bandcamp and they get 100% of the royalties! You can support Ruffdogs new single here https://ruffdogelliott.bandcamp.com/track/straight-n-narrow

21/02/2024

We have updated our artist pages to reflect our artists growing successes! Click below to find out what they've been up to and where you can find them this year. Don't forget, you can catch them both together at The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne in September Ruffdog Elliott Nick Capaldi
https://www.grinningdogrecords.com/artists/

16/02/2024

heads up musicians! We've been made aware of a FAIR streaming site! You have to see it to believe it
https://www.stagedive.com/?fbclid=IwAR1DN06tnLYci0mHDV0CI15oAs0pj09aGaxwU_wWsYz1TAycni-rUjpRNEY

StageDive music streaming platform created to support artists.

09/02/2024

The mega Ruffdog Elliott at The Owls Nest on Wednesday playing a stripped back version of his new single Straight N Narrow. You can hear the full on version featuring Matt Black - Piano Man , Nick Capaldi and Norny Byrne on all streaming platforms now!

03/02/2024

Have you asked your streaming device to play Ruffdog Elliotts new song yet?

02/02/2024

Today's the day folks! Stream and download Ruffdog Elliotts new song now! Even better, get it on BandCamp and support the artist!

track by Ruffdog Elliott

31/01/2024

Ruffdog Elliott is starting 2024 with a bang! His new single 'Straight 'N' Narrow' is coming out this Friday (2nd Feb!)
Available on all streaming platforms from midnight on Thursday for the keen beans out there! And on Bandcamp, in time for Bandcamp Friday!

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas one and all! May you all have a wonderful festive season! 🎅🎁

20/11/2023

This is the Black Friday sale you have been waiting for a merchandise sale (whoop). Code GRINNINGFRIDAY23. Terms and conditions excludes Nick Capaldi's new album (You and All the Seasons) and Ruffdog Elliott's album (Letters in the Rain). Sale ends midnight Mon 27th, min spend £10.

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Come On In and 'Av A Dance

Here we go! Halloween's just gone so that means only one thing...IT'S CHRISTMASS!!! #sorrynotsorry! Here is the latest single from Nick Capaldi bringing back Chas 'n Dave vibes. Thank you to everyone involved in making this video, we had such a good day! Enjoy and be merry! 🎁❤🎅 #christmas2025 #chasndave #merrychristmas #christmasiscoming #newmusicalert #newmusicalert #singersongwriter #originalmusic #choir

@woofstockuk thank you for having us!! We had a wonderful time and our staff members would love to come back next year (even the cantankerous, barkiest one!) With thanks to @absolute_animal_designs and @foreverinthreads for Lolas' new identity labels and to @minutemanpressdorchester for the fabulous bandanas they are proudly wearing! Memories and sales were made this weekend and we'll see you next year! When we'll enter the new category for matching hair! #woofstock24 #festivals #havingfun #allplayandsomework #dogseverywhere #jackrusselsofinstagram #goodvibes

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Last night Nick Capaldi was interviewed by the very talented and Matt Black - Piano Man on his Black On Track - Radio Show. If you missed it, catch the interview on the following stations; Antix Radio (App Only), Tuesday 7pm to 9pm (GMT) Forest FM, Wednesday 11pm till 1am Thursday and Friday 9pm till 11pm (GMT) https://buff.ly/3quetu4 And Radio Southampton, Thursday 7pm to 9pm, Repeated Saturday Midnight (GMT) https://buff.ly/3NgPXFQ keeP 106, Thursday, 6pm to 8pm (GMT) https://buff.ly/3OYTXfh Vulcan Sound Radio, Thursday 8pm to 10pm (GMT) https://buff.ly/3MVOweB Uploaded to Hangover Hill Studios on SoundCloud and Mixcloud Midday Sunday and have a listen to one of the new tracks from #NickCapaldi's new album....it is favourite track....but which one is it 🤔 #Localmusic #LocalRadio

INCOMING

It might not be a sunnies kind of day, but here at Grinning Dog Records we are optimistic that the sun will once again reappear and if you pre-order a copy of Nick Capaldi 's new single from our website https://buff.ly/3nOdCn2 it might arrive at the same time as the sun! #NewSingle Echotown Studio #Localmusician #Singer #Songwriter

What do Olly Murs and Nick Capaldi have in common? They both have the fantastic Triple H Horns playing on their tracks ❤️ #ollymurs #nickcapaldi #hornsection #horns #newmusic

Upcoming gigs as of 090323

Festival time is approaching fast and Ruffdog Elliott is booking up quickly. To book this incredible singer/songwriter email [email protected] (he even comes equipt with his own tour bus) #GDR Echotown Studio #ETS #localbusiness #buylocal #accessiblemusicrecordingstudio #singersongwriter #localmusic #letthemusicplay #independentrecordlabel #puttingdorsetonthemusicmap #lovemusic #feelthebeat #nickcapaldi #ruffdogelliott #RaisingSpiritFestival #RoyCastleLungCancerFoundation #PlayWithAGrin

So due to technical issues (or just someone forgetting how to use the software) this #barsession to celebrate #NationalHatDay has arrived in typical #GDR fashion....late. Enjoy folks! #GDR Echotown StudioEchotownStudio #ETS #fun #singersongwriter #grinningdogrecords #localmusic #letthemusicplay #jackrusselsofinstagram #cheers #independentrecordlabel #accessiblerecordingstudio #puttingdorsetonthemusicmap #lovemusic #feelthebeat Nick Capaldi #ruffdogelliott #music #PopstarParties #PlayWithAGrin

Supporting @raygobloom tomorrow! #musicvenuetrust #originalmusic #supportlocalmusic

NICK CAPALDI - CREEP (RADIOHEAD COVER) - NOT IN THE BAR SESSION

Creeeeeepy Halloween Piano vibes tonight. The evenings are getting darker and there's a Halloween feel afoot, settle down and watch our first #EchotownStudio video, with lights n all! #radiohead #creep #grandpiano #recordingstudio #halloween #nickcapaldi #capaldi #nipper #jackrussellsofinstagram

NICK CAPALDI - LEARN TO FLY (COVER) - BAR SESSIONS

A flashback to when Nick sung about #LearnToFly by the #FooFighters to celebrate #TeachersDay. #DaveGrohl told #RadioX this song is about learning to live again after a bad experience so it's about teaching yourself :)

NICK CAPALDI-FOLSOM PRISON BLUES (JOHNNY CASH COVER FOR AMY) - BAR SESSIONS

We thought Grace had gone out and couldn't do last nights bar session intro for @AmyMcGowan birthday...how wrong we were! Amy, this one's for you ! ### DISCLAIMER any feelings of quesiness after viewing this vid, please message Nick! #johnnycash #barsession #birthday #folsomprisonblues

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We love the way the lights look as they fill the studio up with an array of pretty colours! To get to play you have to get the remote control off the directors though and that is a challenge! #GDR #barsession #gibson #shure #gibsonguitars #fun #singersongwriter #cover #acoustic #grinningdogrecords #localmusic #requests #lockdown #letthemusicplay #jackrusselsofinstagram #cheers #independentrecordlabel #puttingdorsetonthemusicmap #lovemusic #feelthebeat #nickcapaldi #ruffdogelliott #music #RaisingSpiritFestival #staysafe #PlayWithAGrin

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Quite simply, our passion is family, friends, music and animals...(and wine!), in no particular order! Company Co-Director Nick has been a singer/songwriter ever since he was 14 when he was inspired by Blur’s Parklife. Before that, he didn’t show any interest in music and wasn’t aware of the influence it would have on his life or the journey it would take him on. He was talented enough to play various gigs throughout the UK in the coming years and recorded an EP in Nashville, which earned recommendation from the great Whispering Bob himself. Fast forward many years, Nick met Grace (Company Co-Director) in 2018 and together, with the help of Graces’ sister Amy, they are embarking on a new journey with Grinning Dog Records to bring talented musicians into the forefront and get beautiful music heard and appreciated! Grinning Dog Records was thoroughly inspired by their love of their 4 Jack Russells, well 3 and a Jackapoo, with gorgeous Niles being the idea behind the logo!

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