The Coyote
Who


Welcome to the Coyote website. I'm Douglas Baldwin, the alpha male coyote of this territory. Here you can find out more about my creative work, including my music, writing, and guitar instruction. Use the menu in the upper right corner to navigate through the site.  Use the CONTACT page to get in touch. And scroll down just a bit more to check out my upcoming live performances.

Performance

These days I'm doing most of my performing with the Rhythm Kings, either as the Acoustic Duo or with the full band. The Acoustic Duo consists of myself on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Philip Gardner on acoustic bass guitar and vocals. The full band expands and contracts as needed, but the core members are Philip, myself, Brian Connolly on keyboards and vocals, and Chris "Hadj" Hadjoupoulos on drums. Click on this link to see a current songlist. And click here to go to the Rhythm Kings web site. And read on to see our current performing schedule...

Listen to The Rhythm Kings LIVE!

The Rhythm Kings at Popei's

If you click on the little blue arrow to the left of each song, you'll get a 30-second preview. If you click on the "Download MP3" block to the right of each song, you'll get the full song on your computer. Then you can listen to it whenever you want, add it to your iPod, burn a CD and sell it on eBay for some outrageous amount... It's free for now.

Download Album

  Track Title Price
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley [4:56]  Free   Download MP3
I Shot the Sheriff [5:17]  Free   Download MP3
Walking the Dog [4:10]  Free   Download MP3
Walking Blues [5:36]  Free   Download MP3

Upcoming events

  • Friday, August 6 9:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at Popei's in Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • If it’s the first Friday of the month, it’s time to catch the Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at Popei’s in Coram. Philip Gardner (bass, vocals) and Douglas Baldwin (guitar, vocals) continue to hold court here, mixing their powerful vocals and masterful musicianship to make music that’s funky, rockin’, bluesy, and full of reggae, jazz, and old school soul.
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  • Saturday, August 7 10:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings at the Dory, Shelter Island
  • The Dory: 185 North Ferry Rd., Shelter Island, NY (MAP)
  • This will be our debut performance at this legendary Shelter Island club. Dock your boat or book a room, because we'll be playing way past the last ferry 'cross the Peconic bay!
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  • Sunday, August 8 4:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings at Popei's in Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • Come summertime, the outdoor deck at Popei’s is a place of transfiguring beauty and communal funk. The full Rhythm Kings band (Philip and Douglas, augmented with Brian Connolly on keyboards/vocals and Chris Hadjopoulos on the drum set) rock this favorite Long Island eatery with a powerful set list that gets funky, rocks, reggaes, and gets original. Late afternoon on the deck at Popei’s with the Rhythm Kings is about as close to Heaven as you’re gonna get in this life.

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  • Thursday, August 12 6:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at fatfish in bay Shore
  • fatfish: 28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore, NY (MAP)
  • Ease your way into Friday with a comfortable Thursday evening at the outdoor bar at Fatfish. The food is spectacular, as highlighted in "Long Island's Great Restaurants," and with the Rhythm Kings AScoustic Duo performing, the music is rapturous. 
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  • Sunday, August 15 5:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at the Harbor Crab in Patchogue
  • The Harbor Crab Company: 116 Division St., Patchogue, NY (MAP)
  • With an icy drink at the “Bamboozle Bar” and the Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo supplying the live music, you’ll be sure to have an absolute blast at the Harbor Crab.  “The Crab” delivers some great seafood specialties in an atmosphere that successfully mixes a “barefoot-casual” vibe with white-glove service. This is an all-day destination where valet parking and free transient docking help ease the transition from the real world to “The Crab’s” idyllic island getaway.
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  • Saturday, August 21 6:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at fatfish in bay Shore
  • fatfish: 28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore, NY (MAP)
  • Many of our most devoted fans know that fatfish is the perfect setting for the Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo. There's plenty of room for dancing, and it gets pretty wild –everyone singing along to Motown and Dylan songs, pumping fists for the acoustic Hendrix tunes, and swaying to Van Morrison ‘neath the cover of Great South Bay skies.
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  • Sunday, August 22 4:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings at Popei's in Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • At this point in the summer, the Rhythm Kings on the outdoor deck at Popei's is like being eight years old at Jones Beach. Prepare for holes in your dancing shoes.
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Previous events

  • Sunday, July 25 4:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings at Popei's in Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • Come summertime, the outdoor deck at Popei’s is a place of transfiguring beauty and communal funk. The Rhythm Kings rock this favorite Long Island clam bar with a powerful set list. It gets funky, it rocks, it reggaes, and it gets original when the Rhythm Kings come to Popei’s.
  • Saturday, July 24 6:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at FatFish in Bay Shore
  • fatfish: 28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore, NY (MAP)
  • fatfish (with deliberate lower case letters) has a diverse menu ranging from seafood specialties to classic American fare. It’s a colorful location, hanging right over the Great South Bay, with multiple dining and bar rooms, including the new wine bar. Philip Gardner (bass/vocals) and Douglas Baldwin (guitar/vocals) play the outdoor deck bar, where it gets pretty wild –everyone singing along to Motown and Dylan songs, pumping fists for the acoustic Hendrix tunes, and swaying to Van Morrison ‘neath the cover of Great South Bay skies.
  • Sunday, July 18 5:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at the harbor Crab in patchogue
  • The Harbor Crab Company: 116 Division St., Patchogue, NY (MAP)
  • In the style of Maryland’s many famous “Crab House” restaurants, “The Crab” delivers some great seafood specialties in an atmosphere that successfully mixes a “barefoot-casual” vibe with white-glove service. This is an all-day destination where valet parking and free transient docking help ease the transition from the real world to “The Crab’s” idyllic island getaway.
  • Saturday, July 17 4:00 pm
  • Private Party
  • The Rhythm Kings can be had for a very reasonable price. Make your event the talk of the town and book the Rhythm KIngs for your next event. We still have openings for late summer, autumn and winter of 2010!
  • Sunday, July 11 4:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings band at Popei's, Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • YEOW! A family-friendly outdoor deck where the full band rocks and grooves. Order a bucket of Coronas, a frozen frothy concoction with some kind of Mexican name, or anything cold and tall. Crack open some clams, dip some calamari, burrow into a burger... and be prepared to dance your pants off to the Rhythm Kings!
  • Saturday, July 10 7:00 pm
  • Private Party - the Rhythm Kings Band
  • * * * The Rhythm Kings are available for private bookings, from acoustic house concerts to annual backyard parties to full-bore block parties. Call or e-mail now – the 2010 calendar is filling up fast! * * *
  • Friday, July 9 8:00 pm
  • Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at Four Doors Down, Mattituck
  • Four Doors Down: 10560 Main Street, Mattituck, NY (MAP)
  • East-enders and NoFo natives know that the best place to get a dose of the Rhythm KIngs Acoustic Duo is at this legendary Mattituck eatery. Do your tour of the vineyards, then come by for food and funk. There are no strangers at this pub-friendly bar - only some other people having almost as much fun as you!
  • Thursday, July 8 6:00 pm
  • Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at fatfish, Bay Shore
  • fatfish: 28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore, NY (MAP)
  • An outdoor deck bar that rocks! You won't believe you're listening to an acoustic duo when Douglas and Philip run down the Motown, move that reggae groove and rock your soul with originals that telegraph directly to your heart and your hips!
  • Saturday, July 3
  • Private party
  • * * * The Rhythm Kings are available for private bookings, from acoustic house concerts to annual backyard parties to full-bore block parties. Call or e-mail now – the 2010 calendar is filling up fast! * * *
  • Friday, July 2 9:00 pm
  • The Rhythm Kings Acoustic Duo at Popei's in Coram
  • Popei's: 451 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY (MAP)
  • An acoustic duo that makes you wanna DANCE! Motown, funk, reggae, rock and memorable, dancable, hummable ORIGINAL music at Long island's premiere seafood restaurant and bar.
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