DOUG COLLINS
"....one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades"
- southernminn.com
"...Their latest album, Lonely Memories, is cracker jack country-pop straight through."
- Turn It Up (6/25)
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"...lyrics of Hank Williams, the addiction of the melodies of the Beatles, the authenticity of the sound of Doug Sahm"
- efeeme.com (Spain)
....Collins chooses to write songs that are immediately direct and appealing...
- babysue.com
A highly accessible, charming and dare I say wholesome collection of jangly, semi rootsy guitar pop with echoes of classy/classic songmen such as Roy Orbison and Nick Lowe -
Chris Riemenschneider (Minneapolis) Star Tribune
GOOD SAD NEWS voted #3 Best 2018 American release in Spain by Ruta66 Magazine!
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LONELY MEMORIES
RELEASE DATE JUNE 13TH 2025!!
Whether it's something as menial as a pair of shoes, an oddly named Missouri town or a major life change like death and divorce, this smiley and warmly voiced Twin Cities Americana singer has a knack for writing songs that are easily relatable, lightly humorous and undeniably sweet. On his new album "Too Late at Night," he also now has an ace band to lay down stylish twang behind the tunes, including two Gear Daddies members. - (Mpls) Star Tribune
Bio
Called "one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades" by southernminn.com, Doug Collins's hooky mix of Beatle-esque pop and classic country are highlighted in his energetic shows (both solo and with his crack band, the Receptionists), soulful singing, and honest, emotional songs. His last two CD's were voted "Best of the Year" by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and his most recent, Good Sad News, was voted #3 best American release in Spain by Ruta66 Magazine.
8
Aug
16
Aug
Tattersall Distillery
Solo
w/Nate Walker & Ira Haze
River Falls WI
Foothold Fundraiser
w/the Receptionists
and many others!
Parkway Theater
Mpls MN
21
Aug
Pub Rock Tribute
Solo
w/many others!
Driftwood Bar
Mpls MN
27
Aug
Family Dinner!
Solo w/Sarah Morris
And special guests!
White Squirrel Bar
St Paul MN