Doug Moreland








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Originally from the mountains of west Texas, Doug Moreland settled down in Austin at the turn of the millennium as a fiddler, songwriter, and woodcarver! Being the eldest son of a colorful wainwright, blacksmith, and fiddle-playing ranch hand, Doug eagerly left his nest in Fort Davis TX in 1992 in pursuit of a musical degree, setting the stage for a short stint as a fiddler and funny sideman for dinner theater entertainment in Ruidoso NM. He then set out to tour the country with various acts, living in Phoenix AZ, Dallas TX, and Nashville TN, eventually settling back in Texas in 1999 to write his own songs and front his own band. But instead of the band, he found it much easier to keep up with only his singing sidekick Holly (or Holly-peño, a black and white McNab/Border Collie dog). This solo, comical music performance, with the dog as his finale, overshadowed his songwriting abilities and garnered him little respect on the Texas music scene, so in 2003 Doug based himself in Austin TX and put that full band together, gradually developing it into a unique, western, swing band with his wit and charm playing along with the instrumentation of twin fiddles, mandolin, and the upright bass fiddle. 

And amidst his meanderings, Doug discovered a financial & promotional spur for his musical career through chainsaw carving! He picked up the saw in 1998, and sold his first piece the moment he finished carving it! Self-taught, with a bit of background whittling small pieces as a child alongside his father, Doug advanced quickly with a keen grasp of proportion and a remarkable knack for caricature. And like his music, Doug has customized his art to his own unique fashion.

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07/13/2007 - Charm, energy, style and talent - Read More
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Doug Moreland  11/29/2006            
PattyMom
Manor Mullett should try listening to music he likes instead of slamming artist he does not know. This latest album is great and stands on its own and is very favorably accepted by the Sam & Bob Show.
Doug Moreland  11/26/2006            
Manor Mullet
Didn't buy the album. Just previewed it. Not really my style. When Doug was on the Sam & Bob show in Austin, all he would talk about is selling records and "go buy my record." Selling records should be the fruit of good music not constant rhetoric.
Doug Moreland  11/07/2006            
Matt From Waco
Loved this album. Dallas is a great song. So is The Beer Song.
Doug Moreland  11/04/2006            
Larry
If you have not heard Doug's new album you are missing some great Texas music. This one in my opinion is his best work. I will probably wear it out before I tire of it. A great mix of songs.
Doug Moreland  11/01/2006            
Texas
This album is great! Almost every song could be a hit!
Doug Moreland  05/13/2006            
Mark Broxson
I have been listening, and going to Doug's shows since 2000. Everytime I have gone has been better than the last. I have bought his # Fore CD at least 4 times due to my friends stealing it. One of the truly must hear Texas artists.
Doug Moreland  03/16/2006            
T. Bates
This man is a classic in the making. He"s like "blue comedy" merges with "George Straight". Between Heaven and Austin is unbelievable and ten beers is hilarious. I suggest you hear him, and support Texas country from the serious to the funny. Keep it up Doug!
Doug Moreland  10/18/2005            
Ross
I love Doug. He is a very funny dude. We are from the same hometown and I am glad that he lets me open for him from time to time. I can't wait until the next trip. No, it is not a gateway drug! I love it!
Doug Moreland  10/12/2005            
Scott McAda
Heard the band in Bocas del Toro Panama. Great original music and good treatment of some Bob Wills classics. We love the band.
Doug Moreland  04/11/2005            
bugs
dougs a very good friend of mine, so i cant say anything bad about him. his cd is funny as hell, if you dont own it you dont know what funny is.
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