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Doug Frasure

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2004
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Leah Turner, Andy Griggs, Independent
Current Kit Setup: 

USA Custom (White powder Coat finish) – , 12,14, 16, 22. 6.5 x 14 Brass snare

Influences: 

To Name only a few : Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Coliauta, Carlos Vega

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"Gretsch was always my only choice. They sound great and feel like home with a character and a throaty tone that I just love.” The Hot Rods of drums!"

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"If considering a move to a "Music Town" like Nashville, be "aggressively" patient!!
Networking, playing, coffee with other musicians, being seen and heard are all “must do’s”… But, there is a pace to any town. Local musicians need to get to know you and you need to know them. Don’t rush the kinship. Sometimes it’s musically immediate, sometimes not. Be nice, Be good and Let it flow."

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Doug's interest in music began at a very early age and by the age of five was performing at educational seminars for the regional "Anderson Music" chain.

Considered a highly versatile player, Doug's formative years were heavily influenced by old R&B (Otis Redding, James Brown & Al Green) and Funk (Earth, Wind & Fire). Moving to LA, Doug spent four years performing and recording with the power pop band Eden's Journal. "A great experience, with great friends."

The wonderful advice and guidance of friend, Ron Gannaway (Drummer for Steve Wariner, Gretchen Wilson) led to Nashville and within two weeks Doug was touring with Trisha Yearwood. The Nashville move happened. He has since toured and recorded with several Pop and Country artists (Leah Turner, Andy Griggs, Jamie ONeal , Kimber Cleveland, Kelly Sweet, etc.) and is now Musical Director and Drummer for Sony /Columbia Artist, ‘Leah Turner’.

Also, catch Doug as the host and Co-Creator of Gigging & Grubbing.

National TV Debut in September 2015. Bring your Appetite!!!

RECORDINGS

Nashville sessions, Eden’s Journal, Most recently produduced and played on Kimber Cleveland’s “Comin On Strong” – Terrific Artist

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