Doug is a Live Looping Solo Artist out of Houston, Texas. A self-taught musician since the age of 12, Doug received his first guitar and started a band at age 13. Mowing lawns to buy equipment, rehearsing in a dirty garage and having his parents drive the band all over Houston to perform, he was making his own way. In 2015 Doug was invited to play, live on the air, on 94.5 The Buzz’s Rod Ryan Morning Show. In 2018 he released his first EP Deeper Than the Surface Chapter 1. In “The Next Big Thing” Radio Contest, put on by 94.5 The Buzz, Doug was named one of the Top 20 Bands of Houston. This led to a personal invitation from the Manager of Blue October to open up the 2019 Houston Music and Arts Festival with Blue October and Robert DeLong. Doug’s biggest influences are: Ed Sheeran, for his mastery of the loop pedal and incredible songwriting abilities, John Mayer, for his powerful lyrics and unforgettable melodies, and Tupac Shakur, for sticking to his authenticity and remaining real."There is no better feeling on the planet to me. Performing live is everthing!" -DW Doug Westcott is a unique original Artist on and off the stage. It is evident in his powerful and edgy lyrics. I sincerely hope you get the opportunity to see Doug perform live, when he’s in his element. It really is a sight to see a full band sound coming from one person on stage.