Hot Dogs & Gin was established in 2016 as a full band version of father & son duo Doug & Eamonn Hubert started out performing blues, rock, folk, and Irish music around the Southern Tier of NY in 2014.
Eamonn (lead guitar, vocals) is an award-winning teen guitarist who has been performing half his life. He also plays violin/fiddle, cello, piano, ukulele, mandolin, bass guitar, tenor saxophone, and is decent on the banjo and drums as well. He’s a pretty good actor, singer, and composer, too– he spent 20 weeks touring the US as a cast member of Broadway’s “School of Rock the Musical” at age 10. He’s also snagged a few lead and supporting roles at the Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC) and multiple school productions. Eamonn is involved in nearly every music group his school offers and participates annually in the NYSSMA Solo Festival on multiple instruments. He’s the Principal Cellist with the Senior Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Eamonn has Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and stutters but also has perfect pitch which occurs in roughly 1 of every 10,000 people. Settle in for an informative lecture should you happen to ask him about music gear, guitar players, Roblox…
We know–you’re wondering why “Hot Dogs & Gin”, right? A family friend of Doug’s parents used to always joke with him and his brothers when they complained about whatever was for dinner: “How ’bout some hot dogs and gin?” We think the name is an accurate reference to the three older guys and one kid who make up the band. Plus, it’s just plain fun to say “Hot Dogs & Gin!”