Doug Spartz

08.31.2007 -- Review by: Gregg Geil

I remember getting a call from promoter, Fred Boening, early
in 2007. Fred briefly mentioned Doug�s
new project. At that time, Doug wanted a #1 record on the chart (who doesn�t). Fred�s reply was to give me some #1 music and
you�ll get on the charts. I laughed but
was intrigued with the project when Fred started naming off all the
collaborating artists. Doug not only had
a vision for this new CD but the drive needed to go with it. That drive is evident on Track #10 called �Americana Blues�. This song details some of the trials and
tribulations of Doug�s attempt to get his music played on Americana radio. While it�s an entertaining
story, it cuts into a pretty real picture of the radio & music
industry. The rest of the CD packed with
twenty songs containing some damn fine music.
Doug�s voice, while raw and gritty, fits in nicely with some of the
excellent compositions of the songs. The
song �Tombstone Mansion� brings in some guitar and vocal
help from Tom Gillam and Cynthia Johnson (the voice from the song
Funkytown). My own favorites on the CD
include �Risky World�, �The Flight of Jesse James�, �I Had Friends Who Loved
Me� and �All is Well�.

Doug�s story is much more than music. He brings us all a
little hope in a world that is often unforgiving. His hard work and determination should be a
lesson for us all which is never give up on your dreams. You can learn more about Doug Spartz by
visiting http://www.dougspartz.com or http://www.emugga.com/doug_spartz.