Notice: At this moment in time, My Dog Ate Chad is no longer active. This page will only serve as an archive of the band's endeavours. Thank you all so much ​

About

Composed of five members, My Dog Ate Chad is an alt-rock/power pop band formed in 2016 and based in Fort Collins, Colorado. My Dog Ate Chad started out as a group of high schoolers playing in an after-school music club. Now, MDAC has expanded into their own entity, climbing the ladder of recognition in Northern Colorado, gaining a growing and loyal fan base. MDAC has also played at multiple prestigious venues and festivals in the northern Colorado area. The band has made appearances at Bohemian Nights at New West Fest, CSU Stadium Sessions, CSU lagoon series, Fort Collins Music Experiment, Aggie Theatre, The Mishawaka, Lost Lake Lounge, and many more. 

Members

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Jackson Smith
Drums/Vocals

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Matan Birnbaum
Piano/Vocals

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Ben Schaibly
Bass/Emotional Support

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Nico Cutbirth
Guitar/Vocals

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What People Think

"My Dog Ate Chad define teenage garage-prog with the release of their debut full length album Krakatoa. Committing to hard drive the youthful excitement of saying yes to every idea, the record is a pastiche of hammering classic rock, 90’s jam band vibes, concert piano stride, beach pop choruses and perhaps most importantly, flecks of humour." 
- Kevin Johnston of Bandwagon Magazine
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"Don't worry, the dog actually doesn't eat people." 
- Abe Dashnaw of People in General

Press

Alternative Rock: My Dog Ate Chad share new track 'Nintendo Flavored'

Remember Ben Folds and his seriously fun piano-based alternative rock? We're pretty sure that My Dog Ate Chad do. Their latest single, titled 'Nintendo Flavored', calls to mind the endearingly melodic and yet melancholic stylings of the aforementioned ivory tinkler. Their band name also reflects their somewhat playful nature.

My Dog Ate Chad releases first EP - Scene Magazine

By Steve Graham Pianist Matan Birnbaum and rhythm guitarist Goose Seifert might have to choose between playing "a dream gig" at Mishawaka Amphitheatre and learning about music production at Berklee College of Music this summer.

My Dog Ate Chad Shares 'Nintendo Flavored'. "Delightful sprinkles. Yum." @mydogatechad #indie #indierock #indiefolk #colorado

Do your best-est. Even online. Happy-go-lucky. That's what you think about when listening to MY DOG ATE CHAD's single 'Nintendo Flavored'. The playful diary-entry of a song is blatantly and delightfully sprinkled with piano and guitars, framed in the positive outlooks of the chorus.

Photos Taken By Jen Folsom, Max Hogan,  Elliot Schaibly, Amelia, and many more