Doug Wood Reviews

"Excellent playing and fluid guitar work... nice sense of transition as you pass the melody around the various instruments. "-TAXI, review of Sophie's Song, September, 2004.
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"His songs are full of amazing finger picking lines, unique strum patterns, bright harmonics and beautiful melodies. Wood really shines when he performs an entire song tapping and hammering strings on the neck of his guitar without strumming the strings once. "-The BRANDING IRON, Laramie, WY, October, 2004.
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"To hear Doug Wood play is to hear a cascade of instrumentation that seems too fluid and fluent to be coming from one set of hands. Think Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, Adrien Belew...
His playing ranges from soft, sweet and melancholy to boisterous and aggressive, from soothing, calming ballads to furious barrages of tension and thunder...
this Clevelander refuses to be pinned down to a category ("progressive acoustic guitarist" is about as close as you're going to get), covering classical, ethereal, Celtic, "folk/rock meets jazz," and countless other genres with grace and finesse."-VALLEY VIBE, Bozeman, MT, September, 2004.
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"Wood uses non-lyrical quality to pack his music with feeling."-The DAILY EVERGREEN, Pullman, WA, September, 2004.
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"Doug's use of harmonics and other techniques is great. The chord progression found in each song is flowing and natural... 'Dances With Thunder' is overflowing with extreme tension...
the uplifting 'Cat Dance' sends you off in a good mood with lively chords and a bouncing beat... Doug Wood shows amazing guitar ability and range... wonderful..." -APPLAUZE MAGAZINE, Mankato, MN April, 2004.
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"There's a quiet intensity, for example, to the track "Dances With Thunder," a song played aggressively enough to recall the late Michael Hedges. And despite its New Age title, the tune "Winter's Solace" also has an edge to it." -FREE TIMES MAGAZINE, Cleveland, OH June, 2003.
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"With a wide range of original material, Doug creates a laid back atmosphere to sit back and sip a non-fat mocha latte. With a personality that keeps the show far from being a chamber music concert, Doug knows how to keep the atmosphere light and fun. If you remotely enjoy the acoustic styling of Leo Kottke or Adrien Belew, two of Wood's biggest influences, then you'll enjoy Doug's music. You won't be disappointed." -THE TCC CONNECTION, Tulsa, OK, October, 2003.
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"Jimi Hendrix revolutionized the way the electric guitar was played in the 1960's, and set a status quo for guitarists who have mastered their craft to be looked upon as heroes, idols, even gods. And if those who slay the less-noisy acoustic guitar could get the same recognition, Doug Wood most likely would be a household name." -The Times, Little Rock, AR, October, 2003.
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"I enjoyed Cleveland's amazing progressive acoustic guitarist Doug Wood. Drawing inspiration from guitarists like Leo Kottke, Adrien Belew, Michael Hedges and John McGlaughlin, Wood uses galloping and unusual meters, ringing harmonics and complex fretboard fingerpicking on six- and twelve-string guitars." -CURRENT MAGAZINE, Ann Arbor, MI December, 2000.
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"Wood can effectively capture listeners' attention with nonlyrical stories and a complex interplay of chords and melody," -IMPACT WEEKLY, Dayton, OH November, 2000.
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"Tunes such as the highly wrought, circular "Hull's triumph," the hesitant, ultimately triumphant "Through the Eye of the Needle," and the jubilant "Journey" announce a singular artist who requires no fanfare. Like guitar models Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, and John Fahey, Wood crafts melodies as memorable as they are methodical." -SCENE MAGAZINE, Cleveland, OH, August, 2000.
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"Doug Wood has incredibly varied and advanced set of musical skills and influences. He touches on enough styles to keep me interested, yet covered each with grace and finesse. He touches classical, ethereal, celtic, and mixes and matches them as he chooses," VILLAGE BUZZ, July, 2001.
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"(Pick of the Week) ... Perfect music for the mountains," The MOUNTAIN EAR, Nederland, CO, May, 2003
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"Wood can create audible ambiance in almost any setting. He plays a 'folk/rock meets jazz' type of music that sends off relaxation radiance - perfect for all your dead week induced stress," " The ANTELOPE, Kearney, NE, May, 2003
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" 'Through the Eye of the Needle' has a fun and energetic feel, mixed with a serious and purposeful sensation. This song does a fine job of setting to music its Biblical origin," The PARTHENON, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, June, 2000.
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"Wood's intstrumental songs have the energetic melodicisms and stylistic performances of acoustic guitar innovators like Leo Kottke and Micheal Hedges. His unique "folk/jazz" approach is a true organic treat," CITY BEAT, Cincinnati, OH November, 2000.

College Reviews ("Testimonials")

"Doug is one of the easiest artists to work with. He really connecte with the audience. Highly recommended!"
University of Alabama, Alabama 10/10/2006.

"A pleasure to listen to and work with. Doug is a top-notch artist,"
Red Rocks Community College, Colorado 10/3/2006.

"Thanks for a wonderful performance!!! Your show is still getting talk from both students and staff. I appreciate how easy you are to work with and the pure enjoyment you show when you are on stage."
Central Community College, Nebraska 4/28/2005.

"This was an outstanding program and was well received by the students and staff. He was very friendly and personable and gave the show a relaxed atmosphere. There was good audience interaction with him. He's talented, positive, and was enjoyed by all."
Eastern Maine Community College, Maine 11/9/2004.

"He was not only a pleasure to work with but he also created brilliant beautiful music that the students loved. Many of them followed him to his next show that evening."
University of Idaho, Idaho 9/22/2004.

"He arrived early and participated in our "rock star" club practice. His music combined the acoustic wizardry with Pink Floyd-like effects to create a wall-of-sound. Great music for everyone from freshman to non-traditional students."
Colorado Mountain College, Colorado 9/28/2004.

"The students gave great feedback and thouroughly enjoyed him. The audience provided encouragement and praise, and we hope to bring him back to campus sometime soon," University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio 3/30/2004.

"Outstanding," University of Dayton, Ohio 1/9/2004.

"He did an awesome job, and we'd love to have him back," Des Moines Area Community College, IOWA, 10/28/2003.

"He's very talented. The show was great for students to relax, eat or study during. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and he was very enthusiastic," Lakeland Community College, OHIO, 9/25/2003.

"He's great to work with and very flexible to deal with. He's a wonderful musician with a great attitude," Haywood Community College, NORTH CAROLINA, 9/4/2003.

"Doug was a great performer and really connected with the audience," Aims Community College, COLORADO, 5/14/2003.

"Doug is an excellent musician and wonderful to work with." Glenville State College, WEST VIRGINIA 3/31/2003

"Doug was wonderful to work with!!! He was flexible and eager to please. The students really enjoyed him!" Chattahoochee Valley Community College, ALABAMA 3/17/2003.

"Doug Wood rocks!!! without a doubt," University of Dayton, OHIO 10/30/2002.

"Doug was a joy to work with and our students loved his performance," University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, ARKANSAS 10/07/2002.

"Whether sharing stories through uncomparable music, or sharing his refreshing sense of humor, a Doug Wood performance is sure to leave you impressed and possibly even inspired to pick up a guitar," University of Wisconsin @ La Crosse, WISCONSIN 9/19/2002.

From promotion to follow-up, Doug Wood is a wonderful performer and a delight to work with. His congenial personality is only eclipsed by his extraordinary talent," Waycross College, GEORGIA 4/26/2002.

"Doug was great!!! Everyone enjoyed his playing," Case Western Reserve University, OHIO 5/16/2002.

"He's a great guy and an even better acoustic guitar player," Lakeland Community College, OHIO 9/2002.

"Doug's high energy show is the reason we love to keep bringing him back to YSU. He is one of the best at keeping the crowd involved and around," Youngstown State University, OHIO 10/22/2001.

"Doug's performance was perfect for Parent's Weekend! The students and parents really enjoyed the show," University of Dayton, OHIO 11/15/2001.

"Doug Wood gave a great performance! The students really enjoyed his show!" Chattahoochee Valley Conmmunity College, ALABAMA 12/3/2001.

"Everyone at the school loved the event. The people I spoke with enjoyed every aspect of it. You rocked!" Chattanooga State Technical & Community College, TENNESSEE 10/17/2001.