4 Dog Band (3 Dog Band revival concept)

'''Disclaimer: This is a revised concept based on Cartoon Network failed Cartoonistitute pilot "3 Dog Band" originally created by Paul Bernard Rudish (known for his Mickey Mouse shorts and Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse). It is unknown if it is (but possibly) still under ownership of Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Discovery as of now.'''

'''Concept: A 4 Dog Band known as “The Cupcake Embark” attempt to gain a reputation as an influential fusion indie band within the harsh and ignorant city of Los Angeles by taking in many different gigs on various locations, hoping one day to make it big with a record label and become the biggest musical sensation together. Although their condition is not quite well, living together in an apartment/townhouse, taking demeaning gigs such as playing at a pizzeria or at a child’s birthday party, and even accepting side jobs or errands as compensations to pay for their living expenses, the band is determined to keep on playing and spreading their music to as many audiences as they can reach. Along their career journey the bandmembers will experience different music styles, meet a variety of music groups (Blues, Country, Electronic, Folk, Jazz, R&B, Metal, Punk, Dance, Regional etc.) and find inspirations for their songs from people they meet and befriend, situations they get into and solve, and the experiences in life that they learn while continue to spread love and positivity through their songs. The band’s members consists of Sly the bassist & rhythm guitarist, Stavros the keys player, Loubie the drummer, and Iola the singer, and together they become not only a band, but as their own family playing, caring, and looking out for each other. With Sly’s knowledge of funk, Stavros’ synth, Loubie’s hip hop, and Iola’s pop, together blending their musical styles, performs their best shows for their audience to dance and groove together.'''

Main Characters (The main band):

Loubie(Dee Bradley Baker/Carlos Alazraqui): A short Hispanic dog and the drummer of the Cupcake embark. Loubie occasionally serves as the comedic relief of the group, getting himself or one of his bandmates into exciting antics. Loubie admires the 90s era of the Hip Hop music genre, especially from regional hip hop from Latin and Japanese groups. Loubie somewhat acts as the youngest member of the band, having a sweet tooth, easily distracted, and even gets along well with other kids. Although Loubie seems to be the least intelligent of the group, he serves as the band’s lyrists alongside Iola, and when he lets himself into hip hop or R&B, his rhythm and poetic energy shines out from him.

Iola (Kristen Wiig/Lydia Persaud): A female dog (black & white Saluki) who serves as the MC, singer, dancer, and on some occasions guitarist of the Cupcake Embark. Iola is an admirer of 2000s/00s era Pop music, even wearing similar fashion based on said era (ex. Cargo pants, whale tails, long-sleeved shirts with bell sleeves or crop tops). Iola’s perky, compassionate, and ambitious to get on stage to perform alongside her bandmates, but can be naïve, selfish, and impulsive when it comes to getting her band motivated and ready to play for their audience. Iola can be considered as the sister figure of the Cupcake Embark, caring for her bandmates, looking out for their well-being, and especially having fun with them whether during work or leisurely, although not as responsible as Stavros. Iola can also be friendly and sociative towards other people (characters of the day) she interacts with, listening and talking to them, sharing feelings with each other even if she can’t relate with them, and sometimes finds inspiration for her band’s songs based on the people she met and witness their stories. Iola’s love and devotion of music may define her performances with her band, giving out vocal resonance and even builds potential energy within her body to perform dance improvisions during one or more instrument solos. (Iola's character is inspired by the Looney Tunes Show's Lola Bunny and Ducktales 2017's Dewey Duck)

Sly (Phil LaMarr/Michael Woodard): The treble/bass player of the Cupcake Embark with his double-neck bass & rhythm guitar combo instrument. Sly can be considered laid-back, easy-going, but very friendly with others whether it’s with his close friends of his or even strangers, but he gets along most with his bandmates, even stated they are his “sister and brothers from 3 different mothers”. Sly along with Stavros writes the music melody for their songs and is usually in charge with relations with their recurring clients and people within music industries, in hopes for their band to sign with potential record labels. Sly admires 70s funk & disco music based on his speech pattern, smooth personality, and constantly swinging his body to music that he considers has a “rhythmic beat”. Sly always looks out to find any opportunity for a good time, especially when a party is lacking energy, he brings out his inner “party animal” to liven the atmosphere until others dance along.

Stavros (Jeff Bennett/Flula Borg): A German dog (Schnauzer, Wirehaired Pointer, Pudelpointer, or Jagdterrier) and the keys player of the Cupcake Embark. Stavros admires 80s synthwave music based on his black turtleneck sweater, pants, and sunglasses. Stavros, along with Sly, helps with writing the musical beats and melody with the songs and currently manages their band advertising for gigs. Stavros acts as the oldest sibling of the band as he makes sure that they behave during their gigs unless he becomes too pre-occupied with caring for their band’s equipment. Whenever his bandmates are in trouble, Stavros usually comes around to get them out, only after then their band can perform.

Supporting Characters:

Vulcan (Chris Parnell): A shady and greedy red fox music industry manager who has managed various musicians and is an antagonist of the series. During the earlier season(s), Vulcan is portrayed as negligent and selfish in his own gains and profits over his clients he manages but is considered very successful with finding high paying shows and providing clean reputations with himself and his clients in the eyes of the audience and the record label they work under. He does not view the Cupcake Embark as a successful band at first, even offers his skills to them under his own agenda (unsuccessfully), but in later seasons he would be offered a position as the band’s independent manager after being blacklisted for an unspecified scandal exposure, getting his own character development and redemption.

Production ideas:

The songs and music could be produced by Dylan Germick, Josh Cantero, and Rob Gwin providing pop and hip hop while the synth music (and some synth and funk rock) are produced by TWRP. The songs lyrics could be written by Dylan Germick, Josh Cantero, Doctor Sung or Lord Phobos.