DOUG MARSH
Contact:
(512) 801-1536 dougjamesmarsh@gmail.com/www.dougmarshmusic.com
Doug Marsh performs original guitar- and vocal-driven music with classic folk and rock influences. Included in their repertoire are a number of covers of Neil Young, Richard Thompson, Lynard Skynard, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Magic Sam, Willie Nelson, the Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, and Taj Mahal.
Band leader and principal songwriter Doug Marsh, a Vancouver native and longtime Austin resident, says the band's music focuses on a positive approach to life – and this optimism is instantly apparent in the group's joyous melodies, upbeat rhythms and introspective lyrics.
For a taste of Doug Marsh give the 7-song CD “Hollow Wooden Box” and “All that Matters” a spin. All these tracks are available at www.dougmarshmusic.com. “Hollow Wooden Box” was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered at Parrot Tracks Studio by George Coyne. Charlie DiMaggio produced “All that Matters” with help from Doug Marsh and was recorded, mixed, and mastered at 5th Street Studios by Nick Joswick.
Here is what some people are saying about Doug Marsh
Doug Marsh has a rocker's heart, a poet's soul and an enviable talent for creating great music. ShimStocks is a terrific band – catch 'em when you can!"
- Jimmy Lee Hannaford, performing songwriter
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“I really like what they have done with the songs they are covering: first the song choice is excellent and then they’ve got the Moondance thing going with the flute and a great version of Unchain My Heart.”
- Bruce Newman, songwriter and performer, Producer and Engineer for Barnstormer Records.
“The music has a graduate’s quality to it while the songs are written with a freshman’s heart”.
-Danny Dilinger, songwriter, performer, independent recording artist.
“I really like the Shimstocks: there is a lot of love in the room when they play and the ju ju coming off the stage is fantastic”
- Debra, video producer for ACL, Lolapolooza
“Sounds like the Allman Brothers mixed with the Dead: has a West Coast sound”
- Fred Nelson, owner of Freddie’s venue on S. 1st
Doug Marsh and the Shimstocks is available for bookings at gigs, private parties, festivals and benefits. The band has its own complete sound system for small to mid size rooms and small to medium outdoor venues and can tailor the drum/percussion part of the sound to suit the venue.
