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.
4
Jul
Rock & Rockets
Openingsfor Al Jardine
w/the Receptionists
Prior Lake MN
13
Jul
Capybara Lounge
w/the Receptionists
w/Sarah Morris
St Louis Park MN
23
Jul
Family Dinner
w/Sarah Morris & special guests
White Squirrel Bar
St Paul MN
31
Jul
Dubliner Pun
Solo
w/Mikkel Bee
St Paul MN
PRESS
PRESS LINKS
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http://www.mndaily.com/ae/music/2016/01/17/space-demo-your-songwriting-skills
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https://www.midwestcma.org/midwestcma-news/doug-collins-takes-a-different-approach-on-good-sad-news
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http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/index_cdreviews_display.cfm?id=106787
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https://skopemag.com/2019/05/15/doug-collins-the-receptionists-new-album-good-sad-news
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https://www.indiemusicdiscovery.com/doug-collins-conversation-with-my-heart/
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http://www.beachsloth.com/doug-collins-the-receptionists-good-sad-news.html
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https://berlincalling.org/2023/01/12/doug-collins-vilken-stjarna/