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"A bunch of noise..." -his parents, 1965
"A cat caught in a lawnmower.." - the neighbors, 1966
"Guitar Heaven" - - MUSIC CONNECTION review, 1998
""His licks make sense, there's a real clarity to his work. He plays with his fingers which gives a texture and control no pick can afford. He's a bluesman."
- Elliot Schneider, S.F. WEEKLY
"By using his fingers instead of a pick he comes up with a number of shadings and colors most guitarists never dream of...a unique style of phrasing, and a seemingly inexhaustible amount of tricks, licks and ways to go."
- Richard Glauber, WHAT'S HAPPENING
"Killer modern blues..soulful vocals and fluid guitar work. 'American Dreamer' is a really sterling effort that deserves wider exposure."
- Mick Skidmore, RELIX MAGAZINE
"A Guitar Great."
- Peter Stack, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"...Guitar Heaven!"
- Tess Taylor, MUSIC CONNECTION
Award winning guitar player Doug Hamblin began 'busking' as a teenager, picking folk, country blues, and rock and roll in San Francisco. First recorded with Stu Blank 1977, Jo Allen and The Shapes 1978 (produced by Eliot Mazer). In 1988 teamed with powerhouse belter Jan Fanucci, Doug toured as a headliner and with blues giants Albert King, John Lee Hooker, Koko Taylor, Dr. John and many others. Their debut album got critical raves, and earned a BAMMY nomination for Blues Artist of the Year in 1988.
Doug has recorded and/or toured with Southside Johnny Lyon, Stephen Stills, Johnny Rivers, Bruce Willis, John Prine,Lester Butler of the Red Devils, and performed with Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Blondie Chaplin and Bernard Fowler of the Rolling Stones, Ivan Neville; and numerous other blues and rock artists; and produced records for New Zealand alt-country songwriter Helen Henderson and new wave rockabilly queen Pearl Harbour. Doug served as Music Director at the 4th Annual Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards, backing legends Ruth Brown, Bobby 'Blue' Bland and Ray Charles.
Doug is a respected session guitarist in LA, and has composed scores for TV and film. Doug recorded and released MASON SOUTH 's debut EP to strong reviews in 2003 .
Doug is currently producing an album of roots music with legendary rock n roller JOHNNY RIVERS, which features prominent LA musicians JIM KELTNER, HERB PEDERSEN and CHRIS HILLMAN...
Doug is currently touring summer 2007 with the BRUCE WILLIS BLUES BAND.
Just stopped by to say hi Doug. Hope you are doing well. All the old BW.com folks are craving some more good music - any tour dates coming up? Tell Bruce we said hello and congratulations on his marriage to Emma. Hope to catch you on the road soon. Take care, Janet
Hi Doug - thanks for posting the video of you and Bruce. Man, does it bring back memories. Those Vegas gigs were so much fun! Keep us posted on any new dates. Take care, Janet
Hey Doug - I heard that the gigs rocked! Some of the old gang got to go and had a blast. I'm still hoping to get to a show someday soon. Keep us posted on your schedule. Take care, Janet
Hey Doug, long time no see. Hope all is well. I'd love to see you, B and the band perform again, so keep your fingers crossed for me. Enjoy the performances! Take care, Janet
