Doug Keith

New York-based singer/songwriter Doug Keith's formative years of learning songs by '80s college rock bands like Hüsker Dü and Camper Van Beethoven led to an interest in classic rock, folk, and early blues music. He spent time in Gods Hate Kansas and Up the Empire and released several experimental albums as the First Person to See an Elephant. Following the breakup of Up the Empire, Keith attempted a proper solo career, and in 2009 released his debut, Here's to Outliving Me. Continuing to develop a more organic, acoustic-based approach, in 2010 Keith followed up with The Lucky Ones. The album earned praise from NPR and The Washington Post. His third solo release, Pony, arrived in 2014. ~ Timothy Monger