The Wobbly Pops by Peri Hayes LOCAL MUSICIAN PROFILE
Doug Ryan of The Wobbly Pops details that their band name was inspired by a skit from comedian, The Champ: “It’s a fun name that said ‘party band’,” which is reflective of the experience that he and his fellow bandmates aim to facilitate for their audience. Two members are local to St. Thomas, while the other half reside in London. Chris Miller plays the drums, Nick Houle performs on the guitar, Duane Welch is on bass and Doug is their singer. Along with an original fifth member who is no longer present in the band, The Wobbly Pops officially formed in August of 2021. “Three members were in a previous band together,” Doug highlights their history, “And we wanted to keep things rolling with the new guitarist.” Through performing covers, Doug describes The Wobbly Pops’ genre as “all over the map”. He continues, “That’s what we’re all about -- it doesn’t matter what kind of genre, as long as you can dance to it.” Doug has been a musician for 16 years and counting, as he shares, “I used to play bass, and I decided to put down the bass to give singing a shot.” Asked what personally excites Doug about this band, he effortlessly replies, “The music, the people, the great people that I’m playing with, the excitement of seeing others enjoying themselves. We vibe off each other. We take the audience’s energy and they take ours, and we join together.” The Wobbly Pops are proud to be the recipient of the London Music Award for Best Cover Band in 2023. Available to book
for events, they look forward to continuing their musical journey and forming more meaningful connections in the community. Doug announces that they will be performing at Pierside Pub on Sunday, September 1st during Labour Day Weekend. They will also celebrate 80s Night at Palasad SocialBowl on Adelaide and Oxford this September 28th. Moreover, The Wobbly Pops will appear at The Back Alley Bar and Grill on October 5th -- which will require a cover charge. To listen to this energetic and unique cover band, visit thewobblypops.ca. Inquiries are encouraged to be directed toward this platform.
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