Doug has performed in many theatres of all different sizes in the eastern United States including Star Lake Amphitheatre where he has performed with: Smash Mouth, Christina Aguilera, Sugar Ray, GooGoo Dolls, INXS, and many more musical artists. Some of these audiences exceeded 20,000 people.

Doug has national TV experience in the United States as well as Japan with his appearance on Magic’s Greatest Illusions. He has also shot a spot for the Late Show with David Letterman.

Doug was hired for three consecutive years to perform close-up magic at the Academy awards party.

Doug programmed music at Mellon Arena (Civic Arena) for the Pittsburgh Stingers who were once the professional soccer team in Pittsburgh (1995).

Doug has done the sound for the Pittsburgh Bridal Showcase at the Monroeville Expo Mart. He has also contracted the sound for many festivals including the Arts, Crafts and Food festival in Ellwood City with attendance of over 50,000 people.

Doug will occasionally appear on the B94 morning show doing crazy stunts with the morning jocks.

The following is just a partial list of some of the venues in the Pittsburgh area where Doug Ries has been contracted to performed. This does not include any private residence, schools or banquet facilities.