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Doug Folkins
12+ albums
about
“Sometimes it feels good to punch someone.” The words sound strange coming from such a soft spoken man. “Well, I mean, when I’m in the boxing ring, of course.” He says with an easy laugh. Canadian Doug Folkins is a Celtic Rock singer/songwriter and storyteller (and amateur boxer!) with a modern Pop twist. He’s perfectly happy to sing down at the local pub tonight, but he’s also set his sights on becoming a fixture on the Festival stage in the very near future. Folkins has spent the last 10 years, writing, playing and producing his own material. With “Another Last Call” Folkins’ 5th album, he returns to his folk rock past. You’d think this return to his roots would appeal to a small local Canadian crowd, but ironically, “Calico Girl” and “Park the Car” have gotten worldwide airplay in: Austria, France, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and The Netherlands. (Perhaps less surprisingly, It’s also getting play in Los Angeles and New York.) Folkins is able to blend traditional Celtic influences, Country twang and Pop Jangle to create a fresh sound that is as comfortable as your favorite pair of jeans. He is a serious musician who takes time to whittle down each song to the most essential elements. The challenge now is to take that warm “down at the Pub” intimacy and translate it to a much larger audience. Folkins is up to the task. Musically, Folkins was influenced by Tom Petty, Blue Rodeo, The Pogues, Bob Dylan, Bruce Guthro, and Gordie Sampson. Lyrically, he’s ins
