The Cavedogs were known for their energetic live shows, well-crafted power-pop, skillful playing, and three-part harmonies.
Stevens and Spahr performed with a number of local musicians before moving to Boston, where they were joined by drummer Fred Entente who came to be known as "The Blame".
Their first released single was the Rivers-penned "Boy In A Plastic Bubble," which fared well, with some MTV rotation.
As The Cavedogs were about to release "Love Grenade" as the second single from "Soul Martini", Capitol dropped the band, which led to their disintegration.
After the Cavedogs breakup, Brian Stevens toured with Aimee Mann and recorded "Prettier Than You" with producer Jon Lupfer, Jon Brion, Dave Gregory of XTC, Merrie Amsterburg and Pete Linton of The Natives, Milt Sutton, Roberto Toledo, Clayton Scoble of The Aimee Mann Band, and Clarinetist Mark Lowenstein.
After performing locally for a couple of years, Brian Stevens left the music business but he is still compiling demos.
Spahr then went on to form the Gravy with Glenn Foster Brown of Evol Twin, Mike Jordan of the Ken Chambers Band, and a revolving cast of drummers.