Dogpark: The Band With Bite Brings The Corporate Pudding Tour to Austin
Austin, Texas - November 22, 2025
Nearing the end of The Corporate Pudding Tour, NYC-based indie rock five-piece Dogpark dazzled a packed Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, Texas on Saturday, November 22nd. From uploading covers on TikTok and playing backyard gigs to headlining rooms across the states, the boy band now draws devoted fans eager to sing and sway along.
Opening alternative rockers Cardinal Bloom set the bar high for the evening as the crowd’s energy grew more contagious with each song. The Utah-native quartet made up of Josh Thomas, Nathan Adair, Jacob Sylvester, and Joey St. John boasted strong rock vocals swimming through laid back indie finesse from start to finish. The night amplified when they brought out Dogpark's lead vocalist Eamon Moore for a soulful rendition of Radiohead’s “Jigsaw Falling Into Place,” then invited a concertgoer to join them on bass, closing their act on a high note.
Since joining forces at the University of Richmond in 2023, Dogpark has evolved from a college cover band into a 90’s rock revival force to be reckoned with. Comprised of Moore (lead vocals), Declan Harris (lead guitar), Billy Apostolou (guitar), Will Hartford (vocals/bass/guitar), and Christian Conte (drums), the group has gained a mass following for their nostalgic sound reminiscent of late night drives and coming-of-age film credits. Opening their Antone’s set with “Hollywood,” Dogpark sent electric energy bouncing off the walls as heads bobbed from the barricade to the back bar. Their momentum carried through “Dive Bar in Nirvana” and “Storefront Cabana,” both of which showed off Moore’s commanding voice and the band’s natural, compelling stage presence before easing into the slower stretch of the night.
“Far Away From You” and “Spanish Moss” set the tone for melodic yearning, showing off the masterful blending of heartfelt lyricism and hard-hitting instrumentation. The unreleased “Dandelion” offered Hartford’s jumping baseline with sparkly riffs evocative of a twinkling synth. Moore’s range was on display from “Dreamwalker” to a charming cover of Dijon’s “The Dress,” pacing every inch of the stage as he lit it up with his raspy, crying vocals.
Igniting the fuse Moore had been lighting all evening with fan-favorite “September”, Antone’s erupted into pure bliss as the crowd shouted the chorus “You swear she reminds me of September, oh no / I was as satisfied as ever to know” back to the band. With new single “75$72,” released just the night before, the vibe stayed high before transitioning into “Washington Square Park,” a finale full of flailing arms and huge smiles from the stage.
It would be difficult not to have a blast witnessing the chemistry this quintet brings to a room, each member evidently lost in their craft. Conte’s hammering, unrelenting focus on the drums complimented Harris and Apostolou’s shared smirks, interactions with each other and the audience highlighting just how much fun is being had. With a debut album still to come, Dogpark is at the sweet spot in their career where they can play virtually their entire catalog and still leave fans longing for more.
Photo via Dogpark
