The Dungs gained some degree of prominence in the American underground punk scene based on sporadic concerts around the middle U.S., including Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
During this early period they recorded and released two cassette-tape demos (Songs for Swinging Lovers and Nice Guys Finish Last), which were sold exclusively at shows.
Missy and Johnny was selected in 1995 by Shredder Records as one of the top punk singles of the year and was included in volume three of their annual compilation, Shreds.
Zac Damon (of Zoinks!, Squirtgun and Screeching Weasel fame) provided back-up vocals for the second LP, Driving on Neptune.
Following the break-up, the three permanent members (Brandon, Chris, and Wayne) started a new band with a less pop-oriented direction, A Radio With Guts.
Brandon also played some solo acoustic shows, including a gig with pop punk luminary Dr. Frank.
The first, featuring the original four members (Brandon, Wayne, Chris and John) was in July 2011, at the V Club in Huntington, WV.
A month later, they made their way to Baltimore, Maryland to the Insubordination Records Festival, more commonly known as Insub Fest.