Poster for MOB's appearnace at Iron Mountain, MI's Sol Blu Lounge.
Chatting with the legendary Maurice John Vaughn before he took the stage in Oshkosh, WI, at the Electric Lounge. We had the pleasure of opening the show. Jan. 26, 2013.
L-R: Kenny (bass), BJ (Trombone), Michael Murphy, Maurice John Vaughn. Hanging with the MJV Band before the gig. Jan. 26, 2013.
L-R: Iggy Rae Vicious, Michael Murphy, and Duane Collier formed the Michael Murphy Trio as we played Classic's Restaurant and Lounge, Shawano, WI, Nov.3, 2012. Iggy is one heckuva guitar player!!
The New MOB!!! Playing at Sidetracked Bar, in Neenah, WI: L-R Michael Murphy, Rick Bailey (Harmonica), Jay Olivares (Drums), Duane Collier (Bass), and Dan Germic (Keyboards).
Duane "Fingers" Collier, the MOB's newest member!!
Grabbin' the moment during live internet broadcast on Red Dragon TV. Photo courtesy of Lasting Impression Photography by Tami Braun.
The MOB brings the blues alive during live internet broadcast on Red Dragon TV. Photo courtesy of Lasting Impression Photography by Tami Braun.
Big Dog plays some acoustic blues at the Touch Of Dutch Festival. DeMotte, IN. 2012.
Photo courtesy of Lasting Impression Photography by Tami Braun.
The MOB at the Touch Of Dutch Festival, in DeMotte, IN. Aug. 2012.
Photo courtesy of Lasting Impression Photography by Tami Braun.
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-1.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/4793303-thumb.jpg?5 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-1.")
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-1.
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-2.
The MOB! From left to right: Don Berry -drums, Michael "Big Dog" Murphy - guitar/vocals, and "Texas" Mark Lee - bass
Michael Murphy blues from the heart at St. James Cocktail Lounge, Darboy, WI.
Me and Mrs. Wendy Murphy resting backstage between sets, at the 2011 GMMAF!
Greyson and Aurora sitting on a huge anchor in Grand Marais, MI!
Nick Dongvillo (Stage Mgr), Donald Kinsey, and the Michael "Big Dog" Murphy, backstage at the 2011 GMMAF!
Nick, Peter Harper (from Australia), and the Michael "Big Dog" Murphy.
Crowd enjoying the show at the 2011 GMMAF!
Michael Murphy and Dave Bouttete, at the 2011 GMMAF. What a songwriter!
My young'uns, Aurora and Greyson, scoping out the rocks on the shores of Lake Superior, during the 2011 GMMAF!! Love you guys!
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy and Virgil Longwalk. A master singer/songwriter and storyteller, at the 2011 GMMAF.
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy showing a little affection for old friend and keyboard player extraordinaire Larry "3rd Degree" Byrne.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/4486184-thumb.jpg?7 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy showing a little affection for old friend and keyboard player extraordinaire Larry "3rd Degree" Byrne.")
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy showing a little affection for old friend and keyboard player extraordinaire Larry "3rd Degree" Byrne.
"Texas" Mark Lee, sporting his new summer blues attire!!!
Michael Murphy And The MOB getting ready to rip it up at the 2011 GMMAF!
"Texas" Mark Lee, holding it all together at the 2011GMMAF, with some tasty bass!
"Smilin'" Don Berry pounding those shuffles at the 2011 GMMAF!
Acoustic set at the Grand Marais Music & Arts Festival (GMMAF). Aug 12, 2011
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy waiting to go onstage at the 2009 Grand Marais (MI) Music and Arts Fest.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2317448-thumb.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy waiting to go onstage at the 2009 Grand Marais (MI) Music and Arts Fest.")
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy waiting to go onstage at the 2009 Grand Marais (MI) Music and Arts Fest.
Singing the Blues at St. James, in Darboy, WI. 2011
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy testifying the blues at the 2011 GMMAF!
Doing What I Love - Playing the Blues!!
Mike Murphy and The MOB
Michael Murphy & Ronnie Baker Brooks at the Oshea Lenski Blues Bash 2004.
Ronnie Baker Brooks! If that ain't blues, Mike will eat your hat!
John Primer adding his own touch of blues hues to the musical canvas.
![Lil Ed & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Ballyhoo's Brew and Chew, Merrill, WI](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279854-thumb.jpg?8 "Lil Ed & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Ballyhoo's Brew and Chew, Merrill, WI")
Lil Ed & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Ballyhoo's Brew and Chew, Merrill, WI
![Blues legend Magic Slim & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Blues Café 2004, Wausau, WI.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279855-thumb.jpg?8 "Blues legend Magic Slim & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Blues Café 2004, Wausau, WI.")
Blues legend Magic Slim & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Blues Café 2004, Wausau, WI.
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy with the Legendary bluesman Sam Lay, at Scott St. Steak and Pub, Wausau, WI.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279856-thumb.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy with the Legendary bluesman Sam Lay, at Scott St. Steak and Pub, Wausau, WI.")
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy with the Legendary
bluesman Sam Lay, at Scott St. Steak and Pub, Wausau, WI.
Meet Heidi, Analicia, and Lindsey from the Warehouse!!
John primer and me chattin' before the legend takes the stage at the OsheayLenski Blues Bash
Chicago bluesman Tom Holland and Michael Murphy, sharing a kodak moment, after his set at OLBB!
Tom Holland brush in hand, paints a blues canvas.
Sharon Lewis, the Texas Fire, grabbed'em, goosed'em and held'em hostage, at OsheayLenski, for a real taste of the blues!
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Nighthawks Tap. LaCrosse, WI's only true blue blues club!](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279838-thumb.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Nighthawks Tap. LaCrosse, WI's only true blue blues club!")
Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Nighthawks Tap. LaCrosse, WI's only true blue blues club!
Michael Murphy and famed blues harmonica player Otis McLennon of Otis & the Alligators.
This was a real treat for me to get to jam around with Otis!
!["This was the first time me and the MOB had ever played Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. And, to have the priviledge of playin' with two of the all-time great blues cats like Big Bill Engel and Otis McLennon, man oh man! At 280lbs., I was lighter than air! Dr. Smooth back on the drums was havin the time of his life. Duck was thumpin' that bass so hard, the shiny was comin' off the strings! A really big thanks to the Great Northern Blues Society and Lance Shellman for makin' that happen." - Michael "Big Dog" Murphy](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279836-thumb.jpg?8 ""This was the first time me and the MOB had ever played Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. And, to have the priviledge of playin' with two of the all-time great blues cats like Big Bill Engel and Otis McLennon, man oh man! At 280lbs., I was lighter than air! Dr. Smooth back on the drums was havin the time of his life. Duck was thumpin' that bass so hard, the shiny was comin' off the strings! A really big thanks to the Great Northern Blues Society and Lance Shellman for makin' that happen." - Michael "Big Dog" Murphy")
"This was the first time me and the MOB had ever played Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. And, to have the priviledge of playin' with two of the all-time great blues cats like Big Bill Engel and Otis McLennon, man oh man! At 280lbs., I was lighter than air! Dr. Smooth back on the drums was havin the time of his life. Duck was thumpin' that bass so hard, the shiny was comin' off the strings! A really big thanks to the Great Northern Blues Society and Lance Shellman for makin' that happen." - Michael "Big Dog" Murphy
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-1.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/4793303.jpg?5 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy in the studio-1.")
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy showing a little affection for old friend and keyboard player extraordinaire Larry "3rd Degree" Byrne.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/4486184.jpg?7 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy showing a little affection for old friend and keyboard player extraordinaire Larry "3rd Degree" Byrne.")
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy waiting to go onstage at the 2009 Grand Marais (MI) Music and Arts Fest.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2317448.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy waiting to go onstage at the 2009 Grand Marais (MI) Music and Arts Fest.")
![Lil Ed & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Ballyhoo's Brew and Chew, Merrill, WI](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279854.jpg?8 "Lil Ed & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Ballyhoo's Brew and Chew, Merrill, WI")
![Blues legend Magic Slim & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Blues Café 2004, Wausau, WI.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279855.jpg?8 "Blues legend Magic Slim & Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Blues Café 2004, Wausau, WI.")
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy with the Legendary bluesman Sam Lay, at Scott St. Steak and Pub, Wausau, WI.](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279856.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy with the Legendary bluesman Sam Lay, at Scott St. Steak and Pub, Wausau, WI.")
![Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Nighthawks Tap. LaCrosse, WI's only true blue blues club!](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279838.jpg?8 "Michael "Big Dog" Murphy at Nighthawks Tap. LaCrosse, WI's only true blue blues club!")
!["This was the first time me and the MOB had ever played Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. And, to have the priviledge of playin' with two of the all-time great blues cats like Big Bill Engel and Otis McLennon, man oh man! At 280lbs., I was lighter than air! Dr. Smooth back on the drums was havin the time of his life. Duck was thumpin' that bass so hard, the shiny was comin' off the strings! A really big thanks to the Great Northern Blues Society and Lance Shellman for makin' that happen." - Michael "Big Dog" Murphy](http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/mmurphy/images/photos/gallery/2279836.jpg?8 ""This was the first time me and the MOB had ever played Big Bull Falls Blues Fest. And, to have the priviledge of playin' with two of the all-time great blues cats like Big Bill Engel and Otis McLennon, man oh man! At 280lbs., I was lighter than air! Dr. Smooth back on the drums was havin the time of his life. Duck was thumpin' that bass so hard, the shiny was comin' off the strings! A really big thanks to the Great Northern Blues Society and Lance Shellman for makin' that happen." - Michael "Big Dog" Murphy")
