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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 now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the Blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry and warm soulful vocals and for his wit and unforgettable live performances.
Born in New York and raised in North Carolina, New York and St. Louis, the man overcame abuse and a crippling stutter to emerge as one of the most highly respected Bluesmen on the scene today. Like the old masters he learned from, Doug's music expresses life and times on a level that makes the listener feel as if he knows each person inside out. Doug says it himself -- "Makes ya' think I been reading your mail, huh?"
MacLeod acquired his unique, unorthodox, and powerfully rhythmic style of acoustic guitar playing in the pines of Virginia. That style was later tempered by his early years as a Blues bass player, and honed by his subsequent journeys into jazz and electric Blues.
Whether picking or playing bottleneck on his guitar, MacLeod's relentless right hand, with its churning bass and intricate finger-picking, prompted James Jensen of Acoustic Guitar Magazine to write, "Real excitement is created by MacLeod's highly rhythmic acoustic guitar." This excitement has moved people who dance at his solo performances to stop in their tracks during some of his moving slow blues.
Besides being a heart-wrenchingly powerful live performer, Doug is also an extremely gifted storyteller and songwriter. His songs are borne from experience. During performances, he entertains and draws his audience closer by telling the stories that inspired the songs. His songs have been covered by many artists including Albert King, Albert Collins, Coco Montoya, Joe Louis Walker, and Eva Cassidy. His music is also heard on many TV movies and on the hit show "In the Heat of the Night." "Doug's Back Porch", a regular feature in BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE, gives MacLeod the opportunity to share his humorous and insightful stories with thousands of Blues fans.
It's no wonder that when Doug was the host of the show, "Nothin' But The Blues" on KKJZ Radio Los Angeles, it was one of the most popular Blues radio shows in America.
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