Doug Deming Brings His Complicated Mess To Fans
On October
19, 2018
“a stone killer... devastating in every way” - Tom Hyslop
"Deming
is a ferocious guitarist, fiery but clean, with a crisp, clear tone reminiscent
of Charlie Christian's style." - BLUES MUSIC MAGAZINE
EllerSoul
Records is proud to release the new album from guitarist Doug Deming called Complicated
Mess, out on October 19, 2018. Along with his road band and some great
guests, this album is Deming’s most courageous effort to date, combining
traditional blues, jazz, swing, soul and R&B. Delivered in style with ten
original Deming tunes along with three familiar covers of Fats Domino, Sam
Theard, and the late great Lazy Lester. Complicated Mess is sure
to set music fans on fire.
“EllerSoul
Records is excited to be working with Doug on his new recording.
It is something we've talked about for some time, and the timing finally
worked out for us. Doug is just the type of musician/person that
EllerSoul is proud to work with. Doug is a deep blues performer, he knows
and understands the language. Both vocally and on that 'killer' blues
guitar,” says Ronnie Owens, EllerSoul Records.
Captured at
Bigtone Records in Hayward, CA, this analog recording achieves the tone and
warm, authentic atmosphere ideal for Deming’s style. With a host of top-shelf
special guests, this record is “a stone killer... devastating in every way.”-
Tom Hyslop
"...here is a cat that is bedrock solid in
the blues with inventive guitar licks, clever songwriting, and upbeat,
dance-inducing music. As a guitar player, he nails every category: taste, tone,
restraint, timing, and phrasing." - BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE
Doug Deming is an American blues and roots
guitarist/vocalist, born and raised in the Detroit area, currently residing on
the Gulf coast of Florida. Doug is the 2013 recipient of the Blues Blast Music
Awards’ Sean Costello Rising Star Award. Drawing influence from greats like
T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian and Robert Jr. Lockwood, Doug’s traditional
taste and style are evident in his original music, with three recordings of
primarily original tunes to his credit. Throughout his 20+ year career Doug has
enjoyed touring and recording with many top blues artists, including Kim
Wilson, Gary Primich, Lazy Lester, Alberta Adams, AC Reed and Johnny “Yard Dog”
Jones to name a few; as well as with his own band featuring various artists
such as Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Terry Hanck, Steve Guyger, and Dennis Gruenling.
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas
swing, and early 50s roots rock. This is real deal rocking’ rhythm &
blues!
“I first heard and met Doug several years ago, and we have
since become good friends. We're definitely on the same page musically as
our taste in music are pretty much identical. It ain't retro, it ain't old
school, it's 'The School.'”- Ronnie
K. Owens, EllerSoul Records.
Thoughts On Songs from Doug:
“COMPLICATED
MESS” is a stripped down 60’s Chicago blues - inspired tune featuring just
the trio. I intended to produce a primarily guitar-focused record. This tune
set the pace for that ideal and ended up being the title track.
With
“DEEP BLUE SEA” I was trying to
recreate some of the magic of Buddy Guy’s Vanguard recordings from the 1960’s,
and particularly the interplay between Buddy Guy and Otis Spann.
When
writing “SWEET POISON,” I was looking
to capture the swamp blues feel of the Excello Recordings out of Baton Rouge,
LA in the 50s and 60s. This song was written specifically for chromatic
harmonica, which Kim Wilson just nails here.
“HOLD ON” is a stylistic departure from the norm for me.
Here I’m delving into the R&B genre much deeper than I have before.
Doug Deming is comfortable in his musical
clothes… As impressive as his leads are, he always seems conscious of
shining the best light on the whole picture.” – VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE
