Join us at the 201 Portage Plaza on Thursdays in June, July, and August for our summer concert series from noon to 1 pm. (Rain location: 201 Concourse).
An insatiable desire to write and perform music has always driven Doug McArthur, a prairie-born singer-songwriter with a voice that stops people in their tracks and hooks that refuse to leave your head. Over the years, he’s been the frontman and creative force behind rock bands Broken Halo and Soapbox, written and released two albums and an EP, and toured Western Canada, playing everything from festival stages to packed headlining shows.
When YouTuber samuraiguitarist released a cover of “Pinball Wizard” featuring Doug on vocals, it didn’t just turn heads—it caught the attention of The Who themselves. He was invited to sing backing vocals live with rock legends Heart and has shared the stage with The Trews, The Tea Party, Sum 41, ZZ Top, and more. His band Broken Halo won the Power 97 Class of 2010 with their single “Rooftops.”
Doug is now performing as a solo act. He released his debut solo single, Hermit Phase, produced by Rusty Robot (Waking Eyes, Imaginary Cities) and its follow-up, Draw The Line, in 2023. Next came an EP in 2024, featuring a remix of Draw The Line produced by Lana Winterhalt and a live version of Magic recorded at Fairy Ring Studios (Slow Spirit).