Doris is at the vanguard of D.C.'s more studied folk scene-- the one that has the respect of public radio and the more discerning devotees. Park your tobacco and beer at the door, ladies and gentlemen; this is for knowlegeable listening audiences! A former school teacher, Doris delivers original songs and old-timey standards that appeal to a wide variety of listeners. This was very much in evidence as she had drawn a good-sized crowd that sat close and listened attentively to Doris' polished performance that was part story-telling, part sing-along. She accompanies herself with a well-played Loudoun jumbo guitar. The Loudouns are perfect for her style-- they sound for all the world like they have gut strings, although I saw the bronze winding with my own eyes.
Catch Doris' act when you can; if not in person, you can surely find her on WAMU FM.
