This page is dedicated to the songwriter/singer/guitarist/frontman Bret Domrose. If you come across information that you believe Bret's admirers will like to know and should be added to this page, please Email constellation@thepentagon.com.

(There's very little that's available currently on Bret, but hopefully, what is available, you will be able to find here. I am constantly looking for new information, so check back often.)

Bret is the musical foundation to the band, Dogstar. His soulful voice complements his lyrics to project visions of angst-ridden characters in powerful unforgettable songs.

Bret's professional background is as diverse as he is talented. Born in Santa Clara and grew up in San Jose, California, Bret first picked up a guitar when he was 11 years old. He formed his first band at 15. He played with a number of bands and musicians, including B.M., Lutefisk's bassist, when they were both in the band called Listen Hear. This summer (1997) he is touring and promoting Dogstar's debut full-length album, Our Little Visionary.

Haven't gotten OLV yet? What are you waiting for? You can read my review on the album and hear soundbites, as well. Dogstar has also released Quattro Formaggi, a multimedia enhanced CD. You can read my review on the CD, as well.

• Official Dogstar Homepage
• Bret's Bio
  Bret's Resume at a glance...
  • Dogstar (June 1994-Present).... Lead Vocal/Guitar/lyrics/frontman
  • June 1994 - Bret was placed on hold to tour as Sheryl Crow's guitarist
  • Bliss (1993 - for six months)
  • Whatever (1992-3)
  • Silent Footsteps (1989-92)
  • Nuns (1989-92)
  • Listen Here (1989-92).... Founder
  • The Laters (1983).... Guitar
  • Exigent Fall (?).... Founder, Guitar & Vocal
• An interview with Bret from BrainMag Sept. 1996
• Bret played with Lutefisk's bassists, B.M.
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Notable Mentions...

• "Indeed, Our Little Visionary stands quite well on its own merits. The album heralds the arrival of Bret Domrose, a singer-songwriter with a voice that's equal parts dark baritone and sweet, soulful tenor. Boasting a sprawling guitar tone and a romantic song writing style, Domrose is the band's heart and soul, the melodic ballast on which Reeves and drummer Rob Mailhouse erect their dense, fluid rhythms."
• "We're ready to get out and play," said frontman Domrose. "After being in the studio and all the rehearsals, we're more than ready to get out in front of people." -- from Pathfinder May 1997
• (From Brainmag Monday, Sept. 16, 1996)
  Critics could say that Domrose, a singer who had played in quite a few different bands all around California, might have latched onto Dogstar for their bassist, but Domrose downplayed Keanu's role. "When I first met up with them, I was just doing it for the fun of things. Now we've evolved to where we are now and I have no clue how we got here."

  "I hope that people recognize the music. . . on it's own merit."

  So how does Domrose see Dogstar working out in the future? "I guess I'm kind of the Obi-Wan of this band. They leave a lot up to me because I have the most musical background. I think they count on me for a lot of things to get done that they probably wouldn't do...."

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