Anthemguy.com

Welcome to the official website of Douglas Allen, principle anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres.

Where I'm from.
    Born on a dairy farm in Cattaraugus County of Western New York, I grew up pulling weeds, picking beans, eating fresh corn on the cob, doing chores, and swimming in the farm pond.  And one more thing, singing.  I was always singing.  Every Saturday my family would gather around the piano and learn a new song for Sunday at church.  About the only times I didn't sing was when I was fishing or hunting, then the songs stayed in my head, cause you had to be quiet.
    I graduated from Gowanda High School in "82". An average student, I had a few good friends, and thick hair. (with pictures to prove it) :)  I went to Houghton College and studied to be a music teacher.  I wanted to be qualified to do something when I graduated in "86".  I minored in pool, foosball, ping pong, and weightlifting.  I graduated an average student with a few friends, a few muscles, and much less hair!!
    I started teaching right out of school.  I also poured myself into Community Theater.  I had leading roles in H.M.S. Pinafore, Glass Menagerie, Once upon a mattress, West Side Story, and several smaller parts in My Fair Lady.  I stopped teaching. (loved the kids, hated the process of teaching)  I spent some time in the fitness industry until I moved to Buffalo to work towards a Masters of Music Theater at U.B. I started working for City Mission Soc. Inc. of Buffalo.  It was around 1992-93 that I sent an audition tape to the appropriate person at the Buffalo Sabres Organization, and began singing occasionally at hockey games.  I also sang at a Bison's game, Bandit's games, Destroyer's game- still waiting for a Bills game.  hint hint!!  I lucked out and married a gorgeous blonde.  We have 3 kids, a mortgage payment, good neighbors, and most important- Jesus.
    I attend Fellowship Wesleyan Church in West Seneca, New York.  I feel very strongly that if God gives you a talent, you better use it for Him.  He gave His life for me out of love. I am compelled by gratefullness to serve Him, and share His love with people who don't know Him.
    I have been known to sing at weddings, funerals, church camps, fourth of July Celebrations, and places too numerous to mention.  Cue the music... I am Douglas Allen, Anthem Guy.  Just your average nut. Some assembly required, batteries not needed, just my morning Orange juice.  Lots of Orange Juice.
         

Why the point? I'm asking you a question. Oh say, does that star spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?????

Hat- $2.50 at the thrift store. Tux- Marty's formal wear. Boots bought in Utah. Bed sheet hanging behind--- Photo op!!!