Doug Anthony
Overview
Available for holiday parties now! Professional solo guitarist with years of experience performing for corporate events, weddings and private parties. Song list includes instrumental arrangements of holiday classics, classic rock, country, R&B, jazz and some Latin music. Recommended by many local venues, event producers and entertainment agencies.
Reviews
61 reviews
Molly R.
July 22, 2025Great Experience!
Doug was extremely professional and flexible! He was great to work with and we got many compliments from the crowd. I would definitely recommend him.
Hired as: Guitarist
Holly H.
June 9, 2025Transformative!
Doug and his musical gifts took our event to a whole different level! On top of that, he was totally delightful. The video we captured during our parents’ 70th anniversary party is priceless and his music was the crowning touch! Thank you, Doug!
Hired as: Guitarist
Doug Anthony
Thank you Holly! It was a pleasure to meet and perform for you and you family!
Dulcy F.
April 28, 2025Great entertainer
Doug is a true professional who arrived early and was set up ready to play at appointed party time. Every one enjoyed his selection of songs and said his music made our wine cheese party special.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Doug Anthony
Thank you Dulcy! It was my pleasure to perform for you and your guests!
Jen J.
August 15, 2023Music for private dinner
Doug was great! Everyone loved it!
Hired as: Guitarist
Ann C.
July 1, 2023Beautiful
Sitting here right now at Becker Vineyards and listening to your beautiful music. 😊
Hired as: Guitarist
Doug Anthony
Thank you very much Ann! I'll be at Becker Vineyards every Saturday in July from 1-4
Booking information
Price range: $250 - $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 480 minutes
What to expect
Attention to detail
Professionalism
Proper attire
Punctuality
About
Doug is solo guitarist with years of experience performing at public venues and for private events.
Using the ‘fingerstyle’ method, which is basically a classical technique used to play the melody and accompaniment simultaneously, he plays his own unique arrangements of classic hits in several genres.
From artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Antonio Carlos Jobin, Gipsy Kings and more his song list of over 200 songs has something for everyone.
Additional booking notes
No special technical needs
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
Past booked events
September 2025
27
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Manchaca, TX
July 2025
15
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
June 2025
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Pflugerville, TX
07
Saturday
Anniversary Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Somerville, TX
April 2025
27
Sunday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Austin, TX
October 2024
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2024
10
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
July 2023
31
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Round Rock, TX
March 2023
23
Thursday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2022
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Austin, TX
February 2022
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
November 2021
07
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Lakeway, TX
September 2021
06
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Del Valle, TX
May 2021
22
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
August 2020
20
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2020
19
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Austin, TX
December 2019
06
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
November 2019
20
Wednesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
January 2019
10
Thursday
Grand Opening
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Buda, TX
December 2018
10
Monday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Round Rock, TX
October 2018
17
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Dallas, TX
August 2018
07
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2018
14
Monday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
February 2018
21
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
July 2017
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
June 2017
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New Braunfels, TX
June 2015
23
Tuesday
Grand Opening
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
January 2015
15
Thursday
Grand Opening
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Leander, TX
Set list
Pop/Rock/R&B
A Day in the Life - Beatles
Across The Universe - Beatles
And I Love Her - Beatles
All My Loving - Beatles
All You Need Is Love - Beatles
Annie's Song - John Denver
Blackbird - Beatles
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Paul Simon
Can't Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis
Close To You – Carpenters
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Don't Know Why – Nora Jones
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing – Stevie Wonder
Down By The Seaside – Led Zeppelin
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
Fields Of Gold - Sting
Fixin A Hole - Beatles
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Hangin With The Girls I Know - Thom Bresh
Happier Than The Morning Sun - Stevie Wonder
Happy Together - The Turtles
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – Van Morrison
He’s Mistra Know It All - Stevie Wonder
Here Comes The Sun - Beatles
Here, There & Everywhere - Beatles
Hey Jude – Beatles
Hideaway – Freddie King
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Imagine – John Lennon
In My Life – Beatles
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Let It Be - Beatles
Let's Stay Together – Al Green
Linus And Lucy - Vince Guaraldi
Little Martha - Duane Allman
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan
Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
Mercy Mercy Mercy - Joe Zawinul
Michelle – Beatles
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
Norwegian Wood – Beatles
Queen Bee – Taj Mahal
Redemption Song – Bob Marley
Rikki Don’t Lose That Number – Steely Dan
Ripple – Grateful Dead
Rocket Man - Elton John
She Loves You - Beatles
Something In The Way She Moves – George Harrison
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Arlen, Harburg
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Time After Time - Cindy Lauper
Thank You – Led Zeppelin
The Waiting - Tom Petty
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I'm Sixty Four - Beatles
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
With A Little Help From My Friends – Beatles
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
Yesterday - Beatles
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
Your Song – Elton John
You've Got A Friend - Carole King
American Songbook/Jazz
A Child Is Born
A Foggy Day
Ain't Misbehavin'
All Of Me
All the Things You Are
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Beyond The Sea (La Mer)
Blue Monk
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Body And Soul
Cheek to Cheek
Cherokee
Days Of Wine And Roses
Dolphin Dance
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Douce Ambience
Dream A Little Dream of Me
Edelweiss
Fly Me To The Moon
Georgia
Giant Steps
God Bless The Child
Green Dolphin Street
How High The Moon
How Insensitive
In A Mellow Tone
In A Sentimental Mood
In The Mood
In Your Own Sweet Way
It Don’t Mean A Thing
La Vie En Rose
L O V E
Misty
Moon River
My Favorite Things
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine
My Little Suede Shoes
My One And Only Love
Naima
Nardis
Nature Boy
Nearness Of You (The)
Night And Day
Nostalgia In Times Square
Nuages
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Out Of Nowhere
Skylark
Someday My Prince Will Come
Someone To Watch Over Me
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Song For My Father
Stella By Starlight
Strangers in the Night
St. Thomas
Summertime
Tangerine
Tenderly
Unforgettable
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Waltz For Debby
What A Wonderful World
Country/Latin/Holiday/Wedding
Country
Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground - Willie Nelson
Amarillo By Morning – George Strait
Amazing Grace – Traditional
Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Willie Nelson
Country Roads – John Denver
Crazy - Willie Nelson
Crazy Arms – Ray Price
Freight Train – Elizabeth Cotton
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
I Believe In You - Don Williams
I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash
I'm So Lonesome I could Cry - Hank Williams
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
Me And Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
Misery and Gin - Merle Haggard
Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
On The Road Again – Willie Nelson
Pancho and Lefty – Towns Van Zandt
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
San Antonio Rose – Bob Wills
Silver Wings - Merle Haggard
That's The Way Love Goes – Merle Haggard
There Stands The Glass - Johnny Bush
The Dance – Garth Brooks
Walkin After Midnight – Patsy Cline
When You Say Nothing At All – Keith Whitley
Latin Music
Besame Mucho - Consoelo Velazquez
Black Orpheus - Luis Bonfa
Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
Bossa Dorado - Dorado Schmitt
Campana – Gipsy Kings
Chan Chan – Buena Vista Social Club
Corcovado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Desefinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Meditation - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Michael – Gipsy Kings
One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Quiero Saber - Gipsy Kings
Recorda Me – Joe Henderson
Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Holiday Music
A Child Is Born
Auld Lang Syne
Christmas Time Is Here
Feliz Navidad
Greensleeves
Happy Christmas
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
O Holy Night
O Tannenbaum (Oh Christmas Tree)
Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
Silent Night
Silver Bells
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
The Christmas Song
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Traditional Wedding Music
Pachelbel's Canon in D
The Bridal Chorus
Mendelssohn's Wedding March
Amazing Grace
Influences and inspiration
Lenny Breau,Ted Greene, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Thom Bresh, Tommy Emmanuel
Setup requirements
Nothing for acoustic performance, A nearby outlet for electric performance