Doug MacLeod

Doug MacLeod (born April 21, 1946) is an American acoustic blues storyteller, songwriter, and guitarist. He previously served as the voice for the Blues Showcase of Continental Airlines. Over his career, MacLeod has won multiple Blues Music Awards, including Acoustic Artist of the Year in 2023. His albums A Soul To Claim and Raw Blues 1 received positive critical reception, with DownBeat awarding a 4-star review to A Soul To Claim, and Raw Blues 1 winning the 2024 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album of the Year. His subsequent release, Between Somewhere and Goodbye, won the 2026 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album of the Year.

MacLeod's musical style is influenced by early blues musicians. His work has received positive reviews from critics and peers. As Blues Music Magazine wrote, “Like all great blues men, MacLeod lives his music — the songs are one with his being.” Jorma Kaukonen called him “One of the great blues artists…period!”

MacLeod performs live concerts, hosts The Memphis Porch Sessions, and releases studio recordings.