Press
RIVERFRONT TIMES-SAINT LOUIS
“As two of this city’s most tireless purveyors of positivity, Mark Pagano and Celia Shacklett use their band to pursue both musical and interpersonal harmony. Pagano leads FIRE DOG with his strong, high tenor voice and knack for catchy pop grooves. FIRE DOG’s ‘May These Changes’ is solid goodhearted pop at work by a band that takes bright-eyed cheerfulness very seriously.” – Christian Schaeffer
ORBIT’S ORBIT NON-BLOG-NEW YORK
“FIRE DOG’s ‘May These Changes’ soars, croons, and inspires … this album brings forth a trove of encouragement for all of us fighting the good fight. Let us dance the rest of the way there!” – Meghan Orbit
VINTAGE VINYL-SAINT LOUIS
“FIRE DOG and their special breed of indie pop/surf is the perfect soundtrack to the hope that is mid-spring in St. Louis. With tuneage that is dancing or foot tapping safe, FIRE DOG deliver smart yet fun melodies that are a celebration of sound.” – Jim Utz
SAINT LOUIS MAGAZINE
“‘Your Heart is a Muscle’ is a really wonderful disc” – Stefene Russell
MUSICWIRE-LONDON, U.K.
“The songs are catchy and the melodies are sweet. Stomp your feet and listen. It’s rock n’ roll!”-Arthur James
EMPOWERMENT WORKS-LOS ANGELES, CA
“FIRE DOG kept our crowd buzzing and positively energized on the dance floor all night long.” – Melanie St. James
