Dougie Stu - Familiar FutureHeavenly Recordings announce the debut solo album from acclaimed Bay Area multi instrumentalist, producer and composer Dougie Stu. Dougie grew up outside of Chicago and his early education began in jazz clubs and festivals as a teenager frequenting sessions with Jeff Parker, Fred Anderson, Nicole Mitchell and other members of the AACM. Left exceedingly inspired, he continued on to the University of Michigan, studying bass under Detroit jazz royalty

and dancing

these songs are at once personal and universal

Multi-talented renaissance musician Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (who has worked with Ray Charles

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the first release in eight years since the celebrated self- titled debut in 2009

and industrial influences

At times dark and ominous

TV and Film

I want to make that space for myself

Prior to its release in 1971 there had never been an attempt to present a comprehensive anthology of the island’s musical development

After The Goldrush (1970) and Harvest (1972)

Cover versions happen at weddings and high school band battles