Doug Ritter

Doug Ritter began his musical career very early in life when he joined the family at the age of 5 performing at the local Country Music shows. By the age of 13, Doug was playing drums in his Father’s band and by the age of 18 was already a veteran musician in the Springfield and Branson music scene. At 21, Doug left to find his own musical path. Over the next 20 years, he toured extensively in and the south including Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Alabama. Doug has shared the stage with numerous country music stars such as George Jones, John Anderson, Dottie West as well as Blues artists Scott Ellison, Tinsley Ellis, Tommy Castro and Anthony Gomes. Doug is known for laying down a rock solid groove and is the heartbeat of the Sneakers.