NERFA Conference 2026: Nov. 12-15

Private Showcases

Songs at the Heart of Times: Thursday 12:30AM, Rm 185 

Folk Project NJ: Friday, 12:30AM, Rm 195

NOOM: Saturday, Midnight, Rm 188

One Broadway Collective, Saturday, 12:30AM, Rm 192
“...sophisticated, gentle & lucid songs threaded with the finery of good words & music... ”

— Americana Highways

Doug Kolmar

Maine Singer-Songwriter

Long Bio: With a voice as warm and inviting as your favorite old flannel shirt, singer-songwriter, Doug Kolmar, explores the light and dark of humanity through a lens of compassion, wit, and insightful observation.  His decades-long musical journey has been a winding one, with detours through multiple modes of expression that continue to provide unique color to the seemingly simple, direct songs he has been sharing with audiences for the past twenty-plus years.  

Doug has released five full-length solo albums and his songs have been recognized with awards from The Music to Life Foundation, International Acoustic Music Awards, American Songwriter, and Maine Songwriters Association. In 2025, he was a finalist in both the Mid Atlantic Song Contest, and Talent is Timeless song contest.  His new album, We’ll Be Fine, was released in October '25 and is available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. 

Originally from the NYC suburbs, Doug has been living the Maine life since 2002.

What venues have said: 

"You performed a wonderful concert with tuneful songs, impressive musicianship, and wise and witty lyrics that everyone could relate to. " - Geoff, Dedham Coffee House, MA

"The ease with which you sing your beautiful songs invites the audience to experience the feeling that the words convey.  Your ability to turn thoughts and observations into words is truly amazing. And accompanying your songs with such accomplished guitar work is wonderful to hear." - Don, Union Coffee House, ME

Short Bio: With a voice as warm and inviting as your favorite old flannel shirt, singer-songwriter, Doug Kolmar, explores the light and dark of humanity through a lens of compassion, wit, and insightful observation. He has released five full-length solo albums and his songs have been recognized with awards from The Music to Life Foundation, International Acoustic Music Awards, American Songwriter, Maine Songwriters Association, and Mid Atlantic Song Contest, and Talent is Timeless.
 

 

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