The Dodos

The Dodos formed when their mutual friend introduced Meric, who had been locally performing San Francisco as a solo artist, to Logan in 2005. In 2006 Meric released a solo album entitled “Dodo Bird” and played all of the instrumental parts himself. As Loganwould perform these songs with him, they eventually just continued to play together all the time. They tried to incorporate their various influences, including Meric’s training in African Ewe drumming. The combination of this plus Logan’s experience with guitar metal, they tried to create something unique.

In addition to “Dodo Bird” the duo released “Beware of the Maniacs” under the moniker Dodo Bird in 2006. Because their fans would shorten their name to The Dodos, they permanently changed the name. By December 2007 The Dodos signed a record deal with Frenchkiss Records and released their second album, “Visiter,” early the following year. After its release they added Joe Haener as a touring member to cover the xylophone, toy piano and additional percussion. In 2009 the band released another album entitled “Time To Die” followed two years later by “No Color.” Their fifth album, “Carrier” was released in 2013 via Polyvinyl Record Company received high praise from various media outlets including FILTER and Under The Radar.