Dog Tags @ Mission Ballroom opening for Lake Street Dive , Denver.

There are some bands that come together for the soul purpose of entertainment, while others like the band Dog Tags get dropped down by the stars so that the hurting world at hand can be reminded that there’s still hope, beauty, soul, a fighting spirit and a fertile diverse garden here that till needs tending

From my time working on Enigma Bazaar's live music booking team when I first met them thanks to my soul sis Marisa Merola, to years later, getting to record some flute parts on their new song ‘Keep Sake’ on their BRAND NEW ALBUM Roseworld ... it’s been nothing but an insanely inspiring journey getting to watch Dog Tags grow & change lives over the last 4 years.

One of the most inspiring moments came just last week on June 18th when they got to open up for Lake Street Dive at The Mission Ball Room in Denver.

They played to and quickly gained the hearts and affection of a sold out crowd of nearly 4000 people in one Denver's most hollowed venues.

If you want to fill your heart right up, be sure to pick up their new Album Roseworld here ... and come hear it live in Denver at the Bluebird Theater on December 5th, 2025. Grab your tix for their December 5th Bluebird show while you can

( Dog Tags Roseworld Bluebird Tix )

DOGTAGS is a queer soul/jazz collective based out of Denver, CO. Built around the real-life relationship of founders Regi Worles and Michael Merola, DOGTAGS embodies friendship, community & acceptance through their vibrantly evocative music. The group exists as an ever-changing array of collaborators and friends who join Worles and Merola, making every DOGTAGS gig a once-in a lifetime collaboration - a case of the “you just had to be there,” intensified by the group’s formidable musicianship, Worles’ ravenous vocals, and a higher purpose to foster connection in a world increasing becoming disconnected. At a DOGTAGS show, no one is a stranger, but everyone is a friend.