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DJ Doty’s Biography

DJ Doty is the only original band member left in Road Trip.  He created the band back in 1991 and plans on keeping it going until he can’t get up anymore!

He was born and raised in the small town of Kingston, WI.  He has had a passion for music since he was very young. DJ and his cousin Richie Plath started as an “Air Band” and they actually won competitions in different cities throughout Wisconsin.  They decided to start a real band, and in the meantime DJ started college at UWO.  During this time Road Trip was born and they were playing all over the state picking up new fans everywhere they went.

DJ graduated with a degree in entrepreneurship and another degree in human resources.  He decided to use the skills he learned to run his own business which turned out to be his band.

Later in life DJ discovered God for the first time and became very passionate about the Bible and living a life of constant connection to the Creator.  DJ is the head of the Men’s Ministry at Oakbrook Church in Oshkosh and he has been teaching the Bible and how to have the best life in Christ for about 19 years.

DJ is the backbone of Road Trip, he is the person who runs the band, lights, microphones, monitors, computers, video screens, he sets up and takes down all of the gear, drives the truck and trailer to the shows and back and spends a lot of time keeping the gear and working.  He also does payroll, books the shows, deals with agents, club owners, brides, private parties, helps with stage clothing and pays all the bills.  He has motivation!  Thank God for DJ Doty!