Doug Spears
Born in Leesburg, Florida, Doug Spear’s best childhood memories tie back to the farm house his grandfather built in Lake County in the 1920's. Fourth generation native Florida roots flow through his music, revealing the history, values and perspectives that define him. It’s a wonderful blend of contemporary folk, Americana, bluegrass, country and folk rock, creating a sound that is distinctively unique, yet warmly familiar.
At age 12 Doug began his musical journey on a borrowed old
Gibson J-45 acquired from family friend. He soon began writing his own songs which
were heavily influenced by the wealth of songwriter poets of the time.
Today, Doug’s songs reach out like long-forgotten picture postcards discovered on a rainy afternoon, subtly and artfully telling universal stories of complex characters in often difficult circumstances that go straight to the heart of audiences of all ages and don’t let up, from start to finish. A seasoned performer and touring troubadour, Spears has invested more than 30 years developing his distinctive craft; and with each song bite, the rich flavors penetrate the listening palate.
His current album recently charted at #38 for the top folk albums of 2010 on the International Folk DJ list and was a nominee on the preliminary Grammy Awards Ballot for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Hometown: Leesburg, FL
Band URL: www.DougSpearsMusic.com
Genre: Americana / Folk / Acoustic
Contact the
band: dcsnole@yahoo.com