Doug “Dog” Huston (MFA Printmaking, 1975) holds his Poodle Bass guitar, while Chuck Baughman (MFA Printmaking, 1975) is armed with a saxephone. Lorraine Wild (BFA Design 1975) wears the blue dress. Image courtesy of Steve Milanowski.

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes the urge to stay outdoors, enjoy the great weather, and maybe even celebrate with a little music! In 1974, CAA students Doug Huston and Chuck Baughman (both MFA Printmaking, 1975) joined up with Lorraine Wild (BFA Design, 1975) and others to form the band Poly Mer and the Emulsions. As you enjoy our newfound sun (and revel in a landscape finally free of snow), take a moment to consider what sort of sounds might come from a poodle bass guitar, featured here in the arms of the appropriately nicknamed “Dog” Huston.