Drummer Doug Klug with Host Alexis Nichols on ActorsE Chat
An accomplished Drummer and Percussionist, well-versed in all styles of music, with extensive experience playing Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, Country ,Classical, Pop and R&B, Doug Klug is readily available for live performances and recording sessions. Doug taught music at various schools and universities, planned classroom work to meet curriculum requirements, evaluated students aptitudes, and instructed students in music theory, score and sight reading.
Doug was educated at the Berklee School of Music, Boston, MA- Percussion and Music Theory-1974, Naval School of Music, Norfolk, VA- Drums and Percussion and Theory-1974-1975, he was a student of Howie Mann (Rod Morganstein teacher) – Drums -1972-1977, attended the Mannes School of Music, Manhattan, NY- Music Theory -1975 as well as the Southwestern Louisiana School of Music, Lafayette,La.-Advanced Percussion-1985.
Doug’s live collaborations include:
AMES VALENTINE GUITARIST(MAROON 5)
BUCK DHARMA (BLUE OYSTER CULT GUITARIST) NAMM – 2010
DRUM CLINICIAN FOR SAM ASH CORPERATION NOVEMBER- 2007-Present
PLATTERS AND COASTERS CONCERT MISSION VIEJO – 2009
JEWEL AKENS, Birds and Bees song Billboard No.2 hit – 2009
Kern Brantley, Beyonce’s Music Director NAMM SHOW -2008
Prescott Niles, Rock Band THE KNACK,Los Angeles-2007
Leon Patillo,(Santana)Grammy Nominee, Gold & Platinum Records- 2007
Claraward Singers, Oldest Female Gospel Group, Hollywood Park-2007
Insooni -Famous Korean Pop singer, Los Angeles-2001
Jonas Hellborg, Jazz Fussion Artist and Bass Player with John Mclaughlin and Mahivisnu Orchestra -NAMM SHOW -2001
Shawn Lane, renown Jazz fussion guitarist NAMM SHOW – 2001
Andre Crouch, nine time Grammy Award Winning Gospel Singer-2001
Buzzy Linhart, song writer of 1971 hit and 1978 Bette Midler hit Friends-2001
Lee Oskar, WAR Harmonica Player at NAMM SHOW -2000
Herbie Hancock at the China Club in Los Angeles -1995
Johnny Guitar Watson at Hollywood Studios -1996
Ollie Woodson, lead singer of the Temptations, Beverly Hills -1995
Richie Hayward, Drummer with Little Feat ,Performing on Congas -1995
Doc Kupka, Baritone Sax Player with Tower of Power -1994
Steve Madaio, Trumpet player for Stevie Wonder -1994
Larry “Texas Flood” Davis at various L.A. clubs and Blues Festivals -1992-1994
Harmonica Fats, L…A. Casuals -1994
Joe Houston,(at various L.A. clubs and Denver Colorado) -1995
Roy Gaines, Guitarist with Joe Sample and The Jazz Crusaders -1994
Peter Tork, Keyboardist with The Monkees -1995
Tony Newton, Bass Player with Alan Holdsworth and Tony Williams -1995
Blazing Berry (Chuck Berry’s cousin) at various L.A. clubs -1991
J.J.. “Bad Boy” Jones at various L.A. Clubs 1991-2001
Jack Mack and The Heart Attack at the China Club in Beverly Hills-1994
Nick St. Nicholas, Bass Player for Steppenwolf -1992
Jimmy Crespo, Guitarist with Aerosmith -1993
JimmyZ at the House of Blues in L.A. -1994
John Goodsall, guitarist for Phil Collins Band Brand X,Los Angeles-1992
Doug’s special performances include:
U.S. 26th Army Band, Staten Island, N.Y. -1975-1976
Performed for the Queen of England, the King of Spain, Bob Hope, NYC Mayor, New York Mets-1976
U.S. Army Second Division Special Duty Band -1976
BIG BAND AND COUNTRY MUSIC ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL DUTY BAND
PERFORMED FOR THE PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREA
CONFERENCES AND MUSIC FESTIVALS:
NAMM show, Performed with Ed Holtz keyboardist for Van Halen ‘s Rock Group Mammoth, Jonas Hellborg Bass Player Mahivisnu Orchestra -1989-2001
Topanga Blues Festival, Topanga California(Live album recorded) -1992
Sacramento Blues Festival, Sacramento, California -1992
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, Iowa -1993
PRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ON DOUG KLUG:
Modern Drummer,October1995, Article in the “On the Move” section, featuring Mr. Klug’s accomplishments, influences, and future direction.
L.A Weekly, L.A. View, and South Bay News, L.A Times 1994-1996. Announcements of Doug Klug Blues and rock Jams with the Doug Klug Band throughout Los Angeles- JAZZ BAKERY, HOUSE OF BLUES and many more…..
KOREAN TIMES 2006 -2007 REVIEW FOR KOREAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ONLY ROCK CONCERT AND JAZZ CONCERT ON LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE. TWO CONCERTS IN ONE DAY AT SAME FESTIVAL
DOUG’S TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Los Angeles School District Drum Lines and music classes -2009 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Teaching music and drumming -2002
Eubanks Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles – 2001
Los Angeles City College, Teaching music and drumming – 2000
Santa Monica Music Center, teaching drums – 2000
International Academy of Music, West Los Angeles – 1999-2001
Cornerstone Conservatory of Music, Santa Monica, California – 1998-2001
Doug Klug is also the in-house drummer for the ActorsE Chat show on Actors Entertainment.
Doug Klug’s manager: Larry Skuce: (310) 394-8732
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