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The music of Doug Wood combines the subleties of folk and jazz music with the intensity of acoustic rock.

Background

Originally born and raised in Denver, CO Doug started playing electric guitar at age 12. At age 16 he played for his High School jazz band in Huron, Ohio. He was given his Guild F-212 12-string acoustic guitar as a gift from his brothers and his life soon became an acoustic adventure. With his Guild 12-string in hand he went on to play with his college jazz band at John Carroll University in Cleveland. The experience playing for jazz bands, mixed with the influence from musical acts like Yes, Steve Tibbetts, Rush, and Leo Kottke, propelled Doug to think beyond the confines of the typical folk chords, and started him on a journey of writing his own instrumental compositions.

After graduating college in 1989, Doug was introduced (thanks alot Brien Farley) to the phenominal bass player Darren Frate. Doug and Darren started the instrumental folk/rock/jazz fusion group WATTS GNU, which within 3 years started to get some great national attention. From 1991 to 1997 you could see them both performing in the streets and subways of Boston, or at various concert venues and colleges along the East Coast and throughout the midwest. WATTS GNU was a finalist in the Boston "Acoustic Underground" Competition and a finalist in the SPIN MAGAZINE/PIZZA HUT "New Sounds for Original Music" Competition in 1992. Watts Gnu released their only CD Kindred Spirit in 1994. The CD received decent airplay on NPR and Commercial jazz stations across the country.

Doug began writing his solo music in 1999. He released his debut CD I Am Kiroc in 2000, and his CD "Solace" in 2002. Doug has recently celebrated the release of his new CD "Dreamcatcher" in the Fall of 2006.
All the CD's have received airplay from Commercial, College, and NPR stations across the country (including being featured on Morning Edition, Echoes, and River City Folk). Doug currently tours colleges, festivals, and concert venues across the country.

Doug's live recording of his song "Journey" was selected to be part of the WCSX 94.7 FM (Detroit-May, 2002) Compilation CD Over Easy to benefit Gilda's Club, a non-profit organization originally started by Gilda Radner to raise money for Cancer research and education. The CD features national and regional touring musicians, including Dar Williams, Joel Mabus, Sally Taylor, and many others.

Doug's song "Sophie's Song" is featured on the compilation disc put out by "The ROOM." The ROOM is a review magazine based in Mobile, AL, and the CD features a host of really great acoustic musicians. Check out the ROOM at www.reviewoforiginalmusic.com.

Doug has been featured heavily on National Public Radio's ECHOES, which is a syndicated show that broadcasts to over 300 cities nationwide.
Doug has appeared on television stations WJW Fox Channel 8 (Cleveland), WXIX Fox Channel 19 (Cincinnati), and WOIO CBS Channel 19 (Cleveland). Doug was also featured on CNN during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Parade in Cleveland.

Doug was also featured in North Carolina on the Words and Music show, on Cleveland County's WGWG - cable Channel 19.

Doug was featured in April, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio on the APPLAUSE show, on PBS station WVIZ channel 25.

Doug's music has been licensed for use for several commercials and for background music to several shows across the country.

Doug has been featured live on the following radio stations:
Commercial Radio - Live Appearances
WCSX 94.7, Detroit, MI,
WERE 1300 AM, Cleveland, OH

NPR RADIO - Live Appearances
WCPN, Cleveland (Around Noon)
KEDM, Monroe, LA
KMSU, Mankato, MN
WVPE, Elkhardt, IN
WAPS, Akron, OH
KISU, Pocatello, ID
KRFC, Fort Collins, CO
WORT, Madison, WI
Wyoming Public Radio, Laramie, WY
Colorado Public Radio, Greeley, CO
Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta, GA
Doug was featured during the week of October 20, 2003 on National Public Radio's "River City Folk," a syndicated program hosted by renowned singer/songwriter Tommy May.

Awards
Doug has been recognized from regional and national awards:
•January 2008: Dremcatcher Album nominated BEST ACOUSTIC ALBUM 2007 by KUNC - Colorado Public Radio.
•Fall, 2007: Voted Semi-Finalist by TAXI in the national "Independant Music World Series," sponsored by Discmakers.
•Winter, 2007: Nominated "Best Guitarist" by Cleveland's FREE TIMES AWARDS
•Spring, 2005: "Best Music Act" Runner-Up Award by Campus Activities Magazine (2005 Reader's Choice Awards).
•Spring, 2005: Nominated "Best Small Venue Performer," and "Best Male Performer" by Campus Activities Magazine (2005 Reader's Choice Awards).
•Spring, 2005: Nominated "Best College Solo Act" by the Association of Promotion of Campus Activities
•Spring, 2004: Nominated "Best College Solo Act" by the Association of Promotion of Campus Activities
•Winter, 2004: Nominated "Best American Roots/Folk Musician" by Cleveland's FREE TIMES AWARDS
•Fall, 2003: Voted "Best Instrumental Musician" by CampusAwards.com
•Fall, 2003: Voted Semi-Finalist by TAXI in the national "Independant Music World Series," sponsored by Discmakers.
•Spring, 2003: Nominated ""Best College Solo Act" by the Association of Promotion of Campus Activities
•Summer, 2002: Nominated "Best Folk Musician" by Cleveland's FREE TIMES AWARDS
•Spring, 2002: Won the notable EDDIE's ATTIC OPEN MIC in Atlanta, GA

Featured Showcases

Doug has showcased at the following regional and national conferences:

•APCA 2007 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Atlanta, GA): Lunch Showcase
•NACA 2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Boston, MA): Roving Artist Showcase
•NACA 2005 Mid-Atlantic Festival (W Long Branch, NJ): Round Robin Showcase
•NACA 2004 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Cincinnati, OH): Roving Artist Showcase
•NACA 2003 Mid-America Regional Conference (Peoria, IL): Roving Artist Showcase
•NACA 2003 Northern Plains Regional Conference (St Cloud, MN) : Roving Artist Showcase
•APCA 2003 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Atlanta, GA): Club Showcase
•NACA 2002 Wisconsin Regional Conference (Stevens Point, WI): Roving Artist Showcase
•NACA 2002 East Coast Regional Conference (E Stroudsburg, PA): Round Robin Showcase
•APCA 2002 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Jacksonville, FL): Club Showcase
•APCA 2001 NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Charlotte, NC): Club Showcase