This month, our Fan Favorites topic is Modes of Transportation. We're interested in songs about being on the move, going places and what mode(s) of transportation you use to get where you’re goi...
2025-07-22 18:05:34 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to share this archive of our Doug on Demand-Episode 27 meeting that was held via Zoom this past Sunday. Remember that members of the Council of Dougs and Doug's Angels are invited to be...
2025-07-21 19:52:05 +0000 UTC View PostA few days ago, Dave Cousins (founding member of Strawbs) passed away. I've heard some of their songs, but I've never featured a Strawbs album here in the Extended Play Lounge. So, in Dave's memory...
2025-07-15 18:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I invite you to join me for a full 2-hour listen to Secret World Live, the epic concert film from Peter Gabriel. This is a transcendent performance. It's compelling in sound and sight from beginnin...
2025-07-09 03:22:45 +0000 UTC View PostY'all...it's time to watch a live concert film. I've received many DVDs in the mail, and I've narrowed it down to these three monumental concerts...and I need your help to pick! 2025-07-04 21:31:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi friends! The Fan Favorites channel over on our Discord is live and ready for your submissions for the July 2025 episode of Fan Favorites!
REMEMBER: Fan Favorites submissions ...
2025-07-04 19:21:24 +0000 UTC View PostThis episode has been blocked in the US and Canada. So, I'm happy to make it available here.
2025-07-03 01:48:12 +0000 UTC View Post
This is quite an eclectic mix of songs...but they're all great in their own way. Thanks for all your submissions and participation in voting! This episodes' playlist is:
Riverside - Egoist He...
2025-06-27 23:17:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the Zoom recording from session 26 of the Doug on Demand series, recorded live on June 22, 2025.
Music includes:
The The - This is the Day
Crack the Sky - Nuclear Apathy
Te...
After a very close poll, I'm pleased to present my first-time listen and reaction to Are You Experienced, the debut album from The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Of course, I had heard a handful of these...
2025-06-17 15:33:48 +0000 UTC View PostFor the next EPL, I'm looking at five classic albums from highly influential performers and bands that I haven't yet heard! Pick your favorite among this bunch! Happy Voting!
2025-06-11 22:02:20 +0000 UTC View Post
With this month's Fan Favorites, I've once again selected a handful of recommendations for the community to vote for. I'll feature several songs in that video at the end of the month. Three songs p...
2025-06-11 00:17:14 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all!
It's again that time of year where I consult our master list of recommendations and bring forth a handful of worthy submissions that I felt especially drawn to.
YOUR TASK IS ...
2025-06-09 20:51:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the Zoom recording from our session this past Sunday. Enjoy!
Mike Keneally Band - Kedgeree (Live)
Cardiacs - Dirty Boy
Was (Not Was) - 11 MPH
Little Feat - Dixie Chicken (Live...
Hi y'all!
I'm sharing some difficult news that Megan and I have received. We'll share more info as we have it.
Much love y'all!
2025-06-04 19:11:57 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm quite pleased to share the very first EPL episode dedicated to the music of The Beatles. As I will say in the video, I know quite a bit of the band's repertoire, which is why I've chosen other ...
2025-06-04 02:28:26 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a banger of a video, y'all! Nothing but great tunes from start to finish. I'm pleased to present a countdown of nine of our favorite metal songs in this Metal May video. I hope you enjoy!<...
2025-06-01 00:06:54 +0000 UTC View PostFor the next EPL, I want to listen to a Beatles Album. There are a few that I've listened to time and again...especially Abbey Road and Let It Be. But, there's still some gaps in my Beatles experie...
2025-05-31 21:31:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the Zoom recording from our 24th session this past Sunday! I hope you enjoy...
Selections:
Fair to Midland - The Greener Grass
Jane's Addiction - Three Days
Marcus King - D...
Metal May is back, y'all! Here's the 20 finalists from our first round on Discord.
VOTE FOR UP TO SIX OF YOUR MOST PREFERRED TITLES.
This poll will run through Monday, May, 26. And, I ...
2025-05-23 21:11:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to share our latest Extended Play Lounge episode, where we're listening to A Trick of the Tail from Genesis.
It's hard to believe that I had only heard ONE of these studio tracks ...
2025-05-21 16:11:39 +0000 UTC View PostFor this next EPL, I'm going with what I expect to be a very competitive group of albums. All of these albums are among our highest upvoted/supported submissions. I've heard a bit from all of them....
2025-05-17 19:04:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all!
Thanks so much for your patience as we've been migrating to a new Recommendations Bot in our Discord community. I'm pleased to announce that our new Bot is active, and the Recommen...
2025-05-16 15:15:10 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode, I'm diving into the myths and legends of one of the most beloved choral works in the repertoire. Allegri's Miserere Mei, Deus was written for performance specifically in the Sistin...
2025-05-14 02:31:22 +0000 UTC View PostHello friends! Doug here. I am thankful to all of you for being members of my Patreon community! I am grateful to you for your interest and support.
I wanted to let you all know that The Fan...
2025-05-13 20:24:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi friends! The Fan Favorites channel over on our Discord is live and ready for your submissions for the May 2025 episode of Fan Favorites!
REMEMBER: Fan Favorites submissions a...
2025-05-13 18:56:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to continue on in the Queen discography. This time, with Sheer Heart attack, I'm filling a hole between two albums I've previously heard: Queen 2 and A Night at the Opera. This third al...
2025-05-08 20:54:48 +0000 UTC View PostFor the next Extended Play Lounge, I'm eager to hear another Queen album. We've previously heard A Night at the Opera here as an EPL, and we've heard Queen 2 on YouTube. In this po...
2025-05-03 19:41:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all!
We are in the process of updating/changing our Discord Bot that handles our recommendations for the YT channel and Patreon. I have now gone through and processed ALL of the pending...
2025-04-30 15:29:56 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to share this month's Fan Favorites video, as we count down some of our favorite Jazz and Jazz fusion tracks. There was a great amount of interest in this month's topic, and we'll defin...
2025-04-30 14:38:24 +0000 UTC View Post