Doug Pohl is a Michigan-based multi-instrumentalist who creates the energy of a full band live on stage. Blending acoustic guitar, harmonica, drums, keys, and live looping, Doug performs reimagined covers and originals across genres — from rock and country to hip hop and pop — without a single backing track.
His sets are dynamic and ever-changing, moving from stripped-down storytelling to rhythm-driven performances layered in real time. Whether he’s laying down a groove or sitting at a full drum kit mid-song, Doug delivers a one-of-a-kind solo experience that keeps audiences engaged.
- Live looping + multi-instrumentalist
- No pre-recorded tracks, everything built live
- Guitar, vocals, harmonica, drums, keys, and more
- Setlist covers rock, country, pop, hip hop, and originals
- Engaging stage presence with flexible performance setups
- Perfect for bars, private parties, festivals, breweries, and listening rooms
Sample Set
- Starting Over – Chris Stapleton – simple acoustic
- Like A Stone – Chris Cornell version – acoustic with looping to back lead parts and guitar solo
- The Way You Look Tonight – as performed by Mouse Rat from ‘Parks and Rec’ – acoustic plus harmonica, loop for solo
- Follow You Down – Gin Blossoms – beat creation and looping, lead looping and toggling, harmonica
- From Now On – Zac Brown from “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack – acoustic with emotional acoustic leads and live beat stomping for dramatic effect
- Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson – beat creation and looping, looping for guitar lead
- Fer Me Boys – original drinking sing-along – bass loop, guitar loop, guitar leads, live drumming with vocals
- Viva La Vida – Coldplay – guitar looping, keyboard ‘string’ looping, string lead, live beat stomping
- Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper – guitar leads with loops, live click stomp
- Stand By Me – Ben E King – piano loop, guitar loop with live guitar, string solo
- Hey Ya – Outkast – beat creation / loop, bass loop, marimba loop toggle for chorus, live guitar
- Learning to Fly / I Had Some Help Medley – Tom Petty / Post Malone – looping guitar and bass with guitar leads, live drumming with vocals, transition into second song with lead toggle and beat changes
Requirements
- small footprint, standard is 5×7 ft but flexible
- I provide my own PA and mics, can use yours if it’s better equipped for the venue
- I provide my own lights, can use yours if better equipped
Contact / Booking
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