Doug Bowles, our leader, is an accomplished singer, pianist and band member. His vast experience in performing, coupled with his own naturally bubbly, zany personality make him one of the best "front" men you'll ever find. Several audience members have remarked, "It sounds like he was born at the wrong time. That voice should be booming out of an old radio. Remarkable!" Yes folks, he's Rudy Vallee, Nick Lucas, Dick Powell, Cab Calloway, Fred Astaire and Harry Connick, Jr. all rolled into one!

"Sempronio [was] excellently sung and acted by Douglas Bowles." Joseph McLellan The Washington Post from a review of Haydn's "Lo Speziale"

Thanks again...

...for putting on a terrific show on the Fourth. I received many comments from the public and staff about how I'd made the perfect choice. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if we ask you back in the future. Please pass along my thanks to everyone in the band!

Tom Nastick
The National Archives

"The household's...teenage son, Pippetto, [was] sung and acted brilliantly by Doug Bowles." John Carlin Ryan "Opera L" online listserv from a review of L'Ajo Nell'Imbarazzo at Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia

I really like working with you because you're good. And cute. And fun. And utterly outrageous! But mostly because you're good and fun to be with. XOXOXO Mary Scott Music Librarian Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Doug... What a voice! XO Karma Camp

Doug,

We really enjoyed having you and your band as part of our event. You were a big hit! And with all ages, which is rare.

Jim Morgan
Let's Meet, Inc.
National 4-H Council event