Ferocious Dog are an English folk punk band from Warsop, Nottinghamshire, in the United Kingdom. The group begins in the late 1980s as a three-piece led by Ken Bonsall on lead vocals and guitar, with Dan Booth on fiddle and Ian Wagstaff on bodhran.

Line-up and development

The band later adds Dave Drury on bass, Paul Newbury on drums, and Jimmy Carrol on guitar, banjo and penny whistle. After the group splits and reforms several times, Paul Newbury dies in 2005. Brad Drury, Dave Drury's son, then joins on drums, followed by Kyle Peters on guitar. Ellis Waring, who plays mandolin and guitar, joins in early 2011. Other members associated with the group include John Alexander, Fruitbat, John Leonard, Alex Smith, Scott Walters, and Dan Booth.

Activity and profile

The 2011 line-up brings new recordings and a stronger profile at UK festivals. The band also plays in Dubai and builds a wider live reputation through festival appearances, charity shows, support slots and independent gigs.

Collaborations and live work

Ferocious Dog perform with Mark Chadwick of The Levellers on two occasions. Their home area remains Warsop, and The Black Market Venue in Warsop is described as a central part of the band's identity and is partly owned by Dave Drury.