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Diesel Doug and The Long Haul Truckers are back!! After a nearly 10 year hiatus the hard charging Portland, Maine pioneers in the Americana movement have reformed and are playing and recording new music. From 1995 to 2005 Diesel Doug was a beloved Portland-based band. They released three critically acclaimed albums over their 10 year run; “An Angel Not a Saint” (1997) “The Fine Art of Carousing” (1999) and in 2005 “Mistakes Were Made” a retrospective compilation of unreleased tracks, live cuts and fan favorites. They toured the east coast and eastern Canada extensively, developing a solid and fervent fan base. And they shared the stage over the years with many of the great country and roots acts of the era including Wayne Hancock, Fred Eaglesmith, Dwight Yoakam and the legend, Willie Nelson. In 2005 the group disbanded to pursue other interests. Scott Link, the lead singer and principal songwriter, released a well received solo record “Coming Around” in 2007 and the seeds for the new line up of Diesel Doug &mTLHT were sown there. “After close to 10 years I still had people asking me about a Diesel Doug comeback.” says Link, “For several years I had little interest and wasn’t really even playing much at all. But over time as a performer you realize that you need to be performing. I had talked to the guys at different points about a reunion but that didn’t work out.” Replacing the original Truckers, Charlie Gaylord (guitar) Scott Conley (bass) and John Davison (drums) was no easy task but the new line up features some heavy hitters from the Maine music scene. Matt Robbins from King Memphis and Murcielago on guitar, Erik Glockler from Strangefolk on bass and Ginger Cote, who has toured with Emmy Lou Harris and Lucinda Williams, on drums. We started getting together over last winter and have been back on the scene here in Portland this summer and fall. New dates in New England and beyond will be coming down that line so stay tuned. The new line up got Scott’s juices flowing and new tunes are being recorded and will be released as they come along. The first new single “Bring Me Some Whiskey” cements the bands fresh style. Rooted in classic country but with a unique approach.

Please bring me some whiskey and maybe some Rye

Music

Diesel Doug & The Long Haul Truckers are back with a new single. Check out our past records and take a listen!

News & Press

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August 2014, Bangor Daily News – The Return of Diesel Doug
Diesel Doug Meets Stephen King (yes THAT Stephen King) for Entertainment Weekly

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Scott Link Solo

Scott Link & Those Poor Bastards

Shows

C’mon out to one of our shows, you won’t regret it. Or Hire us for your own show, a house concert, an event or wedding, Diesel Doug & The Long Haul Truckers Have Open Dates for 2015

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