Doug Wood At the club since 2006

I first encountered the fringe of folk music and took up guitar in the 60s. I was never very good at it. In 1992 my wife bought me a 'birthday' banjo (at my request!) and suddenly - Eureka! I found I could relate with the banjo in a way that I never could with the guitar. After years of lone practice, I was persuaded by Ray Derrick to visit and perform at the Beehive Inn in November 2000. From that moment I was hooked.

My speciality is American Old Time and early Bluegrass and I seem to have cornered the market on the local folk scene in that particular genre.

Club Quotes

• Originally from the deep south of Whitley Bay. He has a knack of extracting the best out of a banjo. Has a great love and understanding of American music which shows in his singing and playing...
• All that's missing is the bib and brace - authentic hillbilly music...
• A fine young man on the banjo - lovely voice and catchy tunes - a bit different to the usual styles...
• A little fella but with bags of talent. A great asset to Cramlington Folk Club. Picks a great banjo...
• Excellent choice of material - guaranteed to get the audience singing...
• Twangtastic! Guaranteed enjoyable performance...
• Lovely relaxed style, banjo played as it should be...