“Prairie Dog” Doug loves nothing better than digging into the silly side of Saskatchewan’s musical possibilities. His mission? To sing of, and celebrate, our unsung celebrities.

“Prairie Dog” tunnels into a way-out musical world where young audiences meet rock n’ roller jackfish (Water Wolf), enjoy kooky sing-a-longs like “The Night We Slept In A Beaver Lodge” and the “Mosquito Song”, take a Jazzy-Swing walk with a Daddy Long Legs, and pilot an interstellar Flying Canoe to a pow-wow surf pop beat.

Educational, as well as entertaining, his wacky witty lyrics, and warm whimsical vocals appeal to both children and parents alike. Catchy songs, laughter, and looney props serve to teach respect for our environment, each other, and to create some plain ol’ flat out fun on the prairies.

Curriculum Links: Language Arts, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Ecology, Physical Activity and Nutrition.

Bio

From Moose Jaw to Meadow Lake, from Lloydminster to Duck Mountain, since 1995 “Prairie Dog” Doug has travelled over 50,000 km performing his "Songs From The Silly Side of Saskatchewan” for children’s/family audiences at the
* Weyburn Fair 2007
* Children's Festivals: Saskatoon (hosted Freestage), Regina, Moose Jaw, P.A., Estevan
* Regina Folk Festival
* Telemiracle/CHF B*A*S*H*/Camp Easter Seal
* Saskatchewan Library Association Summer Reading Tours * Saskatchewan Provincial Park Programs…and many more all over the province

Summer 2007 Highlights:

Over 40 shows everywhere from the Macklin WorldBunnock Championships to the Yorkton Public Library. Toured Parklands and Wheatland Regional Libraries. Hosted the Saskatoon Children's Festival Freestage, and performed five new arrangements accompanied by Canadian music scene veteran, guitarist Kenny Marco. Performer at both the Regina and Saskatoon Kids Fringes.

A graduate of the U of S Drama Department, Doug has appeared in Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, and Persephone Theatre.

Doug was awarded a 2002 Saskatchewan Arts Board grant to record his songs, and recently cooked up the Nutrition Positive theme song for a Saskatoon nutrition education campaign. He also created the “Berry Pickin’ Time For Saskatoons” 2004 radio jingle for the Saskatchewan Fruit Growers Association. His songs have been played on CBC Radio.