About Dogs In A Pile

Jeremy Kaplan
Vocals & Keyboard | @jeremykaplanmusic

Brian Murray
Vocals & Guitar | @hip_hip__murray

Joey Babbick
Drums | @drumsbabickjoe

Jimmy Law
Vocals & Guitar | @jimmy.law

Sam Lucid
Vocals & Bass | @samlucid1

The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the Northeast; the rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated musicians to worldwide acclaim. Dogs In A Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the band presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

The Dogs employ a unified approach to performance and songwriting, crafting aural mosaics through adept instrumentation and humble precocity. As avid storytellers, they draw inspiration from personal experiences, balancing life’s foibles with ever-present youthful sanguinity.

Dogs formed when Jersey Shore native and guitar gun-slinger Jimmy Law began playing with family friend Joe Babick (drums) at a young age. Lightning struck when they were introduced to Berklee School of Music student and bass player Sam Lucid, who immediately suggested fellow Berklee student and keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan. The addition of Berklee student Brian Murray (guitar) in 2019 made for the quintessential final piece in the Dogs’ puzzle.

A string of sold-out local shows drove the development of a massive Northeast fan base, affectionately known as the Dog Pound. As the band has traversed new territory, their astronomical rise has continued nationwide. Armed with an evolving catalog of material and cultivation of an identity unique to Dogs In A Pile, the quintet is laying down a musical and communal foundation most often associated with the scene’s most beloved acts.

  • Jeremy Kaplan | Keyboards

    Hometown Bellmore, NY
    Birthday December 9th

    Jeremy is a multi-instrumentalist who studied at Berklee College of Music.

    At age 12, Jeremy began working as a side man in community theater pit bands. Eventually, he began working rock bands, big bands, and jazz combos across the tri-state area.

    In August of 2017, Billy Joel awarded Jeremy a scholarship to further his studies in music at Berklee College of Music.

    Notable influences include Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and Frank Zappa.

  • Brian Murray | Guitar

    Hometown Manhassett, NY
    Birthday April 15th

    BRIAN MURRAY (Guitar) s a dynamic guitarist and songwriter hailing from Long Island, NY. His musical journey began at just 7 years old, and his passion quickly evolved into proficiency across a wide range of styles, including thumbpick fingerstyle, folk, and bluegrass. A Berklee College of Music student, it was there that Brian first connected with Jeremy and Sam from Dogs In A Pile, sparking collaborations that continue to resonate today.

    Brian’s craft has been shaped by working one-on-one with legendary fingerstyle virtuosos like Tommy Emmanuel and Richard Smith, as well as gypsy jazz icons Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo. His music exudes a unique blend of influences, from the iconic Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins to Bobby Weir, The Shadows, and the genre-defying John Hartford, making his playing and songwriting both versatile and captivating.

  • Joey Babick | Drums

    Hometown Forked River, NJ
    Birthday     February 7th

    Joe Babick (Drums) began studying percussion at age 9 and started sitting in with local bands at the age of 11.  

    A 3 year veteran of Rockit, the gifted young musicians program at the nationally renowned Count Basie Theater,  Joe performed 12 concerts at the CBT before leaving to follow his propensity for improvisation as a result of a lifelong love of the Grateful Dead. Under the tutelage of professional drummer Ryan Carver, Joe continues to study the rudiments and improvisational techniques of jazz, fusion, and rock.

    Notable influences include Peter Erskine, John Molo, Billy Kreutzmann, and Buddy Rich to name a few.

  • Jimmy Law | Guitar

    Hometown Point Pleasant, NJ
    Birthday     March 5th

    Jimmy Law is a lead guitarist from Point Pleasant, NJ.  

    At age 11, Jimmy began playing along side some of the Jersey Shore’s best musicians including Butchy Sochorow from Splintered Sunlight, Mark Diomede from Juggling Suns & Waynard Scheller of Rainbow Full of Sound.  Jimmy’s influences include a wide range of great musicians & bands including Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead, Warren Haynes, Alice In Chains as well as Phish & The Rolling Stones, to name a few.  

    Jimmy attended The University of Arts in Philadelphia prior to pursuing a career as a professional musician. 

  • Sam Lucid | Bass Guitar

    Hometown Sea Girt, NJ
    Birthday     March 17th

    Sam Lucid (Bass Guitar) is a jazz and rock bass player who graduated from Berklee College of Music.

    Sam has played in blues, rock, jazz and funk/fusion settings, despite the fact that he first picked up the bass guitar in 2016.

    During his time at Berklee, Sam focused on studying jazz theory and improvisational techniques with renowned jazz bassist Lincoln Goines.

    Some of Sam’s main influences include Steely Dan, Jaco Pastorious, Miles Davis, Phish, and the Grateful Dead