Doug Fitch: Hawaii Wedding Music
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A performing musician since age 8, Doug was raised in a rural
mountain area in a family of accomplished professional and amateur
folk musicians. “I was brought up on acoustic music and spending
time outdoors. Hawaiian music speaks to me because it’s an acoustic
tradition that reflects its people and their natural surroundings. It
paints a beautiful sonic picture that relies on heart and soul for
interpretation. I’ve been very fortunate to be a student of several of the
best slack-key players and I feel strongly that those styles should be
preserved. Yet, as a singer/songwriter, I draw from my own
experiences and that also seems to resonate with others.”
Whether playing traditional, popular, or original compositions, Fitch’s
performances reflect enthusiasm and creativity as well his respect for
his teachers and the traditions of the music. He has been a featured
songwriter, singer, and musician on several albums and has been a
featured artist at the Na Mele Nei Concert Series. He is a frequent
performer at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki and the Ko’olina
Beach Club Resort.
Sports fans may remember Doug from his days as a professional
bicycle racer when he became the first bicyclist to appear on the
Wheaties cereal box in 1988. He was a member of the U.S. National
Cycling Team during the 1980s, and became the U.S. National
Champion in 1986. He won the Visalia Cycling Classic, the infamous
Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and the Tour of Peru. After retiring from racing,
he completed his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University
of Denver.
Address: 231 Awakea Road, Kailua , HI 96734 Phone: 808-383-3684 Fax: 808-261-3979 fitchdoug@yahoo.com
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