DOUG COLLINS
"....one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades"
- southernminn.com
"...the Pope of Open Mic village."
- Southwest Journal
"...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
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GOOD SAD NEWS voted #3 Best 2018 American release in Spain by Ruta66 Magazine!
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 was voted #3 best American release in Spain by Ruta66 Magazine.
9
July
P.O.P. 50th and France
Solo
Edina MN
11
July
Dusty's Daze!
w/the Receptionists
Dusty's Bar
Mpls MN
21
July
Carbones
w/Randy Broughten
Mpls MN
29
July
Private Party
w/the Receptionists
St Pau MN
6
Aug
Nokomis St. Festival
w/Rob Genadek
Mpls MN
