DOUG E. BLUMER was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River in Southern Missouri. His musical roots included equal parts Buck Owens and The Beatles with dashes of bluegrass, gospel and folk. After a stint in the Navy, which included playing in a band on board his ship and in several different countries, he relocated to northern California. It was in San Francisco during the 1980's that he became part of the local music scene, joining several rock bands and writing original music.
Currently, Doug fronts The Beerhunters, a good-time, rockin' honky-tonk band that includes includes Doug's long-time musical collaborator Rob McCloskey on Fender bass, former Dallas Wayne drummer Ken Owen, and Jeff Hanson on lead guitar & pedal steel.
Doug Blumer and the Beerhunters's Friend Space (Top 19)
Hey Doug! Long time no see. It has to be going on forever since I got to see you perform at Grant's and Susanne's house in Salt Lake City (Back with the Westerley's). So when will you make a return to the Salty City?