If the local band scene in Cullman, Ala. had a godfather, his name would

be Kyle Doty.

            Doty, 25, is a Cullman native and has used his decade of experience as a

musician to help form a powerfully large local band scene in what some call a

“Mayberry” town.

            He’s played guitar for 10 years, drums and bass guitar for four years and

has picked up the keyboard in the past year. He’s also become to go-to guy for

recording demos in his own studio.

            “I’ve worked with a lot of bands,” Doty said, “whether it be recording,

playing with, or setting up sound systems for.”
           

            He is recently playing drums in the band Wicked Lemur, a cover band that

not only entertains the city of Cullman, but can also be seen in various venues in

North Alabama.

            Doty says Wicked Lemur has plans to pursue writing more of their own

music in the future.

            Even though his current band gets his full attention, Doty admits that his

first band, which broke up in 2007, will always be one of his favorites.

            “My first real band was Aisle 13,” he said. “The shows started out kind of

small, maybe 15 to 20 people showing up. By the end we would have a regular

crowd of about 200 or more at the local shows.”

            Former Aisle 13 singer Cody Nuss said he’s proud to have been able to

share the stage with Doty.
           

            “Working with Doty has enabled me to expand my own creativity because

he’s such a talented musician,” Nuss said.

            Nuss said the great thing about playing alongside Doty is that he has no