Doug got his first guitar in Santa Monica when going into 9th grade. He started performing with his longtime singing partner, Bill Silva under the name The Burgundians in 1963, completing a cross country tour in 1964.

He now resides in Ramona, California, where he plays regularly at The Smoking Cannon on Friday nights, and Reds, Whites, and Brews on Monday nights. In the warmer months, on the third Friday of every month at Three Hills Winery, he plays at "Wine and Jam", an event which he co-founded.

He was featured on and produced "Our Ramona", a collection of 16 songs written and performed by local Ramona artists.

His first solo-album, "Take a Truth: Make it Plain. Make it Moving. (No Frills)" was released November 2024.

The companion album, "Take a Truth: Make it Plain. Make it Moving. (Frills)" is set to be released in 2026.

Of his accomplishments, he is most proud of his family.