DUG, “Livelong Day,” // GemsOnVHS™
Generations of cross Atlantic family exchange culminating in one 90+ year old arriving by himself on the doorstep of his grandson after 40+ years away from Ireland. Arthur (named after his grandfather, from Dublin) was supposed to arrive with his wife, but she got sick, so he went ahead and proved the Picketts are the ultimate road dogs and made the jet journey solo dolo. Once he arrived he was treated to a performance in the backyard by his grandson’s silly little band, DUG! The verdict? NOT BAD!
This was a little trip I got to make back to Ireland this year to record with DUG, who have been making waves around the globe. Soon they’ll be in Australia, and then maybe China? I’m not sure, but there is something primal in the sounds they make that attracts all types, whether they’re playing a sold out theater or busking the streets of Dublin. Love these lads, and thankful for their invitation. Also, Arthur plays music. Check in with me later for those recordings, still after them.
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@GemsOnVHS
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
If you dig DUG, check em out online.
https://www.dugworld.com/
@bellanightninja
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Killing it blessings and amen
@BrianSecrest-v5g
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
The devil lacks there
@WilliamMiller-nr5gb
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
My dad would've loved this.
Today, I do…. my sons too, I hope.
Their children soon enough, I pray. 😊👍♥️🙏
@Hendy_scummerson
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
You bring these groups, singers, and performers lifelong fans. Bless
@TuesdaysTurn
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Amazing sound, great video and production as always!
@c.hamilton3142
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
DUG showed up in my Spotify algorhythymn and now I'm here. I appreciate y'all
@zuutube875
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
came here from the Tiktok vid, worth it 😁
@gerardbarry-z9j
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
very interesting band keep it up lads will buy the cd when its out
@fielding-sessions
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Just saw the lads at Telluride Bluegrass Fest and was amazing ❤
@Wheelbilly1
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Long live Dug!!!
@chrismalandrini2805
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
I’m listening to DUG live right now in telluride Colorado. At the telluride bluegrass festival. And this popped up on my you tube.
@matthewjohnstone9422
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Man these guys are just great – every song a winner!
@wesarmstrong1695
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
This album needs to come out!!!
@ollyolsen697
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
My wife always has the washing out when I’m picking the banjo in the backyard too!! Great tune guys!!
@cheepymcpeepy
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Hey so if you have a steady stream of views over the next forever, it's just me.
@Atm979
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
Thank you for the tireless effort to preserve such great music.
@bombadillo
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
I can’t get enough of DUG!! So good.
@pipelinecowboy
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 am
It is an honour to be first to listen on youtube ! Let's go !
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