Great Big Sea meets Blue Rodeo. Energetic, infectious, raucous and fun. Canadian singer and songwriter Doug Folkins performs his songs with emotion and poise. His music swings from traditional Maritime reels, to driving Contemporary Country and Rock songs with attitude, and Celtic music reflecting his life experiences on the rugged British Columbian coastline. Doug's uptempo music with clever lyrics and premium song crafting is a great resource for all types of media productions.
After 10 years of steady gigs and a fierce schedule of writing, producing, marketing and promoting his music, Doug Folkins has returned to his roots with traditional Celtic/Country treatments of cleverly crafted songs about life on the British Columbian coast with reflections from the Maritimes. From a traditional upbringing on the cozy farmlands in southern New Brunswick to remote logging camps on the rugged coast, Doug has crafted his songs around colorful stories and characters he collected along the way.
“Folkins is both a rock artist and a folk troubadour. He follows in the footsteps of east coast artists; but has embraced the more modern aspects of contemporary Canadian roots rock music”, “Folkins’ songwriting is mature and skillful - he definitely knows his way around more than one type of song.” (Rachel Jagt - Canadian Bands.com).
"There is a definite tendency to mix other musical styles with Celtic sounds with Doug's music. The play, singing and writing/arrangements are all very much above average. It is very, very, very good." Wildy's World Reviews.
Advice from a colourful patron at a pub. The pace here is frenetic, and Folkins' voice rises to the occasion perfectly. Extreme scorching fiddle reels and blazing guitar motifs fit pub setting atmosphere perfectly. Excellent for period pieces or pub/bar scenes. Male Vocals, Folk, Drinking Songs
Maritime drinking song in the classic sing along style. Tempo here is 6/8 time similar to "Wild Rover". Kitchen party atmosphere. Perfect song for party, bar and drinking scenes for film and TV. Male Vocals, Folk, Drinking Songs
Live version of the classic Irish tune "Black Velvet Band". Traditional ballad perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Features live band preforming the song at classic west coast pub in Canada. This song is a timeless classic. Male Vocals, Folk, European Folk
Live veresion of the classic public domain song "Mari Mac". Upbeat fast lively and fun. High energy and fast paced tune that accelerates into a whirling frenzie of singing and dancing. Great Irish pub music for TV and movie scenes with happy party atmosphere. Male Vocals, Folk, Drinking Songs
Live cover of the classic public domain song "The Night That Pady Murphy Died". Song about an Irish Wake. Party fun drinking song with sing along chorus and upbeat tempo. Fun and lively and folksy. Male Vocals, Folk, Drinking Songs
Jangely folk pop song about making all the efforts for a girl. I will be your anything hook. Jangly guitars and pop/folk feel. Fun and spirited song. Lively cheeky pop song with uber cliche lyrics. Song would woud be great in TV or Movie about teen love and teen relationships. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Folky rock pop song. Big catchy chorus. Mid to uptempo with vibey repetitive chorus. Images of lady on a golden horse, love, wind, relationships. Perfect for rural scenes with females. Focus on a woman arriving at the scene and she has all the attention. Captivating and focused and confide, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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