Doug Johnson has been strumming and picking and singing, as a solo artist and with various ensembles and bands, since the 1970s. He played and recorded with Cape Breton singer-songwriter Rita MacNeil’s first group and toured with American folk legend Ed McCurdy throughout the 1980s while getting a B.Mus. degree from Dalhousie University. Covering a range of genres and styles—from Folk, Country, and Classical to R&B, Rock, and Pop—the versatile guitarist and writer has also worked in theatre as a musician, arranger, and musical director. Doug has released his own music on a number of recordings, and was half of the storied duo DougBill Platypus, with Bill Appleby. He currently plays bass and sings with Jazz/R&B trio Those Guys and still does pit work in theatre and plays pop hits from the past as a solo artist in bars and restaurants.
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Next Date: Apr 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
They’re baaaaaaaaack… Four world-renowned BABES tease, titillate and bring you the babe-liest burlesque around! AND featuring lo...
Next Date: Apr 9, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
By Stevey Hunter | Directed by Kat McCormack Highland Arts Theatre & Eastern Front Theatre presents FAT JULIET, a modern re-telling of R...
Next Date: Apr 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
The ABBA Tribute “ABRA Cadabra” is coming to Glace Bay! Don’t miss this all ages & family-friendly stage extravaganza that has bee...
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Cam Hollohan has been writing songs and performing since he was in his early teens, more than half of his life, and in the last decade or so...
Next Date: Apr 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance, and their own original compositions. Nominated for four Canadian Folk M...
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
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