The Sounds of Doghouse D+1
Welcome to the unique world of Doghouse D+1, where every note tells a story. Discover our original music, crafted with passion by a father-daughter team.
Our Unique Sound
Our music is a weird blend of reckless rockabilly, blind boogie woogie, and heartfelt country. As unique as our stage combination, our sound is difficult to define, yet somehow seems to fit us. We aim to evoke a spectrum of emotions, from joy to introspection, in every listener.
"Bad Boy Blues"
Left- T.J. and Hope at a family and friends Luau "Kanikapila"
Below-Recording mode for demos...Hope J. E. Paulos
Our Creative Journey
TJ explains, "I start the early writing process by crawling into a space between our two worlds-the worlds of the blind and the sighted" Hope's songs never use visual references and cleverly play on common "blind phrases" used in everyday vocabulary. The songs we write together are inspired by our positive philosophy: making every day a project to fill with laughter, heart and music.
"The Blind One"
Our Favorites
We are very proud of all our creations, but some hold a special place. Hope believes "The Blind One" is our most soulful country song. TJ finds "Bad Boy Blues" deeply personal, reflecting his journey from his wild early days to the man and father he is now. And of course, "Etta's Getting Hot Tonight" is our fun way to honor Etta J Paulos, Hope's wonderful guide dog and the third member of our family and band.
"Etta's Getting Hot Tonight"
Vance "Vancer Pantser" Paulos~Beignet "Buggie Nuggles Paulos
(Left) Etta "Furface" Paulos.
Join our musical mission
We invite you to help us spread the life-affirming messages embedded in our music—sometimes sad, sometimes joyful, and sometimes a little silly. Each song proudly supports individual charities and organizations, with 25% of every sale dedicated to corresponding blindness organizations, including Fidelco Guide Dog School and the Perkins School for The Blind, among others. Your support helps us make a difference.