Chrissy Ferraraccio

Chrissy is a Rochester native, she got her start in the band scene in 2005, when she joined her brother-in-law’s band, East Coast Connection. She owes her growth in performing greatly to Frank and thanks him for his guidance and wisdom. Chrissy’s musical influences are the likes of Stevie Nicks, Reba McIntyre, The Eagles & The Doobie Brothers. Chrissy and her husband Paul have 4 kids between the two of them, and can be found at their family’s camp (weather permitting!). When she isn’t jammin’ with the Dawgs, Chrissy is can most likely be found working at a local credit union, one she’s been with for over 23 years.  “I’m honored to be able to help this great group of musicians raise awareness and funds for great cauz’s! Dawgs Up!”

Lou Germano

Lou first started playing guitar around age 10. With Eddie Van Halen as his guitar hero, he began learning solo techniques and it became obvious, even at that young age, he had incredible talent as he quickly mastered his instrument. He formed a band with his brothers and Uncle and within a few years, Lou started writing songs. He went on to play in a number of other local bands until re-forming with his brothers once again. Lou is one of the original DAWGS, helping to start the band in 2014.

Ryan McNally

Ryan McNally is a composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Rochester, NY. His musical interest sparked at age eight, when he began playing the piano and composing by ear. Ryan’s catalog encompasses music of varying styles, including classical, jazz, rock, and musical theater.

Outside of composition, McNally is a church organist and music educator. He is also a gigging musician; as a solo artist and as a keyboardist for other groups. He holds degrees in music composition and music education from Nazareth University. He's pumped to be a DAWG!

Steve Ball

Steve has been playing bass for many years but really didn’t start focusing on the instrument until he helped to form the DAWGS. He began by playing Punk and New Wave in the early 80’s and moved onto Hard Rock cover bands in the late 80’s before taking a break from playing (for several decades!). His influences include James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and Mark Terranova. Steve helped to form The DAWGS in 2014. 

Roy Stein

Roy Stein is one of upstate New York’s most well-known and respected contemporary musicians. His recording career began as a drummer in CBS/415 records punk/alternative band New Math. They shared the stage with bands like the Pretenders, B-52’s, Ramones and the Psychedelic Furs. Roy was also the drummer/songwriter of the Jet Black Berries. The Jet Black Berries originally gained notoriety as one of the groups that contributed to the infamous Return of the Living Dead soundtrack along with the Cramps, the Damned and the legendary Roky Erickson. In upstate NY Roy was a founding member and played drums for the internationally acclaimed Atomic Swindlers, a lush sounding popular rock band that won raves and the highest accolades from writers at magazines such as the Rolling Stone, Village Voice, Paste, and scores of internet sites. Roy has also started and played with the band My Plastic Sun. Their song “Couldn’t Love You More” was also the most played song in 2014 on Sirius/XM’s flagship station, the Coffee House. Roy has also recently been a member of Lips Turn Blue who put out a hard rock album in 2022 on the German Label M.I.G. When not playing music Roy is a professor at Nazareth University where he teaches courses in Business Law and Ethics and directs the University's Sports, Entertainment and Arts Management program.

Matt Roesch

Duane Draper

Al Germano

Caryn Feinstein