Derdog picked up his first guitar at the age of eight and never put it down. After taming an acoustic, he began stretching his talents, taking up a variety of instruments (electric guitars, keyboard, and percussion) and eventually writing lyrics based on his life experiences.Derdog embraces his musical influences, ranging from classic artists, like Bob Dylan and the Beatles, to a variety of alternative names, such as Willy Porter, Everclear, Sublime, and Beck. And that strong appreciation for eclectic stylings shines on this first release, Designs of Passion, from the bluesy mellow strains of"Hot Coffee" to the bold riffs of"Six Guitars." Enjoy this true singer/songwriter/musician in all thirteen tracks of his debut release.