Vocals ~ Douglas Roegiers~
The Band~The Solid Senders~
The Place~The Temple Bar in Santa Monica
Mean to me ..
Influences
Bing Crosby, The Sinatras, Beastie Boys, Dean Martin, Steve Laurence, 3rd Bass, Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr., Pat Boone, Howard Stern, Dick Cavet, my brother Chuck and the Kitsap Chordsmen."It's great to be a Barbershoper! It's Great to be a Chordsman!" Oh, and not to forget, my family ties to Ringling Bros. Circus!!
Sounds Like
Every song on my first cd was done on the first take due to short studio time. I admit, it may be more fun to see me live! More-over, I learned alot by making this cd. It has helped me develope my voice into a stronger instrument. I really appriciate the people who are encouraging my behavior!
From Burbank (SD) to Burbank (CA)! Douglas was born of humble beginnings in a small town in Southeastern South Dakota, the town of Burbank! As the youngest of four kids he was the baby of the family, being raised by Five Parents!
I spent my childhood doing country boy things on the Roegiers Ranch/ and sometimes Vineyard. I was involved in 4-H. I baled hay, cut wood to keep the family warm and I can shear a sheep! I didn't much care for chores and longed to move away, to the city. I went to collage for a year, not my cup of tea. I knew what I wanted to study. I moved to MANHATTAN to attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy of New York, (or AMDA) A Musical Theater conservatory Best time of my life! Post AMDA I toured with some childrens' musical theater troupes. Not many, but I digress. Then I moved Out West! Los Angeles! Only for a few years, to be chewed up and spat out...... "THAT'S LIFE!" After a three year hiatus, and some domestic training, I have returned to Los Angeles. Being prompted by professionals, I have chosen to throw my hat into the ring of the late and the great "American crooners" among such great names as Sinatra, Bing, and Bobby Darrin! All the "Late Greats!"
The first song I ever recorded was
"I've got the world on a String" in November 2005. It was played on the air and streaming satalite (via "The Fabulous" 690 am!) so some of the most important people outside of LA could listen in. My Family.
"It won by a landslide!" the station told me. Allow me to officially say:
Thank you to all those that heard it the first time on the air and voted for me!
All of the songs on my CD were recorded over a four hour period! I was told that is unheard of, and the only other person to do that was Sinatra! I will stand proudly by that.
I like to call myself "The Crooner".
People have called me a professional I still think of myself as learning, always learning.
I believe I'm doing pretty well. At least, I'm doing what I love.
I hope you enjoy the song that I refer to as my "diamond in the rough!"I have a musical kind of voice. But you don't have to take my word for it!
Here are some quotes and comments:
"Your voice takes me to another time."- "Are you lipsynching?"- (I am not an impostor! I am an intrepolator.)
"Sinatra is smiling"- (my personal favorite)
"I know your not trying to impersonate him, but it's eerie how much you sound like him.(Frank)"-Ken Karlson of Chicago.
"I want to give you MORE money"-Richard Dreyfuss (He tiped me twice!)
I also sing with "The Santa Monica Oceanaires".
A mens Barbershop choir from the Santa Monica area. Men who enjoy singing are invited to attend.
Auditions for the Performance Chorus are held
the third Tuesday of every month.
For details, please contact us at: Oceanaires_Info@earthlink.net
Anyway, I enjoy what I do, and I hope you do too.Click on "Mean to me" to see a live performance
Mean to me
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Douglas Roegiers: The Crooner's Friend Space (Top 30)
My ego is going to grow out of control since I outrank both Phil Shane and Paul Anka in your top friends. Since I'm kind of an arrogant a$$ to begin with, this could be a problem.
hahahaha you made my day with that "nice guy or douche bag" thing and i dont even think it was supposed to be funny... and idk he can be both!! but anyways thanks... and why am i not on your top friends mr. !!! lol jk!!! i love you
I hadn't heard anything about it yet. I was wondering if anything was going on for it. I missed the last reunion since I was pregnant. I've started catchig up with several people between myspace and facebook so it would be neat to see everyone again. Keep me posted. :)
Hello! Wanted to let you know that I recently finished a jazz record of standards with Kate Ceberano, and we've set up a Myspace page for the album. The record features Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, and Tom Warrington. I think you'll like it! Head on over to www.myspace.com/bittersweetalbum to check out a pre-release track...Thank you! p.s. first 100 pre-orders of the album get a signed copy! www.bittersweetthealbum.com
It was so good to see you last night. I had a great time, as always. I forgot to thank you for the drink. So "Thank you my dear". You are always the gentleman, and you smell good too.
where o where has my roommate gone? O where O where could he be?! ...oh what, you are still in your room sleeping! haha! It's amazing how we can go days without seeing eachother in the same apartment.
How's everyone? 
