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- Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances.
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MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life.
- Memphis and The Mississippi
- Jim Gaines
- Doug’s Dedication to His Art
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A Soul to Claimis Doug’s first album since moving to Memphis from L.A. What does he get out of Memphis that he didn’t get out of California? “We live close to the Mississippi. When you walk along the Mississippi River, you can’t help but feel something…the history of this place, all the music that’s come out of this place. There is a grit to this c...
There was one song Doug presented to producer Jim Gaines where he said, “Nope! (Laugh) It was a rag. It was a rag. I thought it was cool that I was doing all this Piedmont picking and I said, ‘Jesus, man. This sounds pretty good.’ Yeah, yeah. I go down, and it only took about 14 bars, and Jim said ‘Nope!’ “When we did ‘Smokey Nights and Faded Blues...
I asked Doug if he thought the pandemic had given him an appreciation for what does that makes his show better? “Yes and no. The no is that I’m always, always, every show 100%, nothing less, nothing less. Before every show I do the thing Luther Allison did: ‘Leave your ego, play the music, and love the people.’ And that’s it. So, the pandemic is no...
Doug almost always has a toothpick hanging from his mouth. It helps him not to smoke. I told him the next time we see each other he needs to give me one of his toothpicks. “You want used or new?” Oh, I don’t know. Do you have Covid? “(Laugh) Oh, I’ll give you a new one. How does that sound? You know there are lot of affects from the pandemic. I cou...
Doug MacLeod 'The Storytelling Bluesman': guitarist, singer, and songwriter "Doug MacLeod, now there's a man who can really play the blues" David Honeyboy Edwards. Doug MacLeod played the Burnley Blues Festival in April 2009, his only UK gig on his way back to the USA after touring Australia. I caught up with him before his set.
Doug MacLeod (born April 21, 1946) is an American storytelling blues musician and was the voice for the Blues Showcase of Continental Airlines.
Nov 9, 2017 · Doug MacLeod, one of today’s foremost specialists for bottleneck blues and fingerstyle guitar, has displayed his mastery of the craft on literally dozens of worthy compositions during the past 30 some-odd years.
Aug 8, 2021 · Doug MacLeod: The authorized compact biography is an inspirational story of friendship, forgiveness, family and the great and mystical healing power of the blues. The book traces the highs and lows of MacLeod’s six decades in music and reveals how he overcame an abusive childhood to become a celebrated singer, songwriter and master of the ...
Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances.
