Review by Michael G. Nastos
Michigan's Doug Deming has fronted his band the Jewel Tones for a decade, becoming one of the most popular and likeable blues bands on the local Metro Detroit scene. With this recording on a nationally distributed label, guitarist/vocalist Deming can showcase his band to everyone, helped by a hefty lineup of guest all stars, including harmonica master Kim Wilson and nutty genius keyboardist Bill Heid. Deming hearkens back to a simple time, where the lines blurred between urban electric blues, honky tonk, rockabilly, swing jazz, and rock & roll. Yet he is beholden to nothing specific, dipping into all of these styles, doing them all quite well, and having a real good time in the process. Deming's guitar and vocal work never waft away from being on the mellow side, a slight degree on the slick side, not all that distinctive, but always authentic. Drummer Julian Van Slyke and acoustic bassist Bob Conner keep things steaming right along in the true tradition of hardship-turned-to-good-times urban and traditional big city blues. Three tracks with saxophonist Keith Kaminski and trombonist John Rutherford from the Motor City Horns, and veteran jazz trumpeter Dwight Adams up the ante on the soul quotient. "It Was the Wine" comes from vintage shuffle swing, "Everynight When I Get Home" uses the horn minimally on a ballad with Heid tinkling the 88's, and the excellent "No Sense" is another jazz-type tune, with Deming in a more contemporary statement, confused about his significant other's vagaries and indulgences. Four tracks with the famous Wilson (ex-Fabulous Thunderbirds) include the rockin', scolding "sit you down, stop your runnin' around" lyric of "Momma Didn't Raise No Fool," and the Muddy Waters-type urban blues "Only Time Will Tell" also featuring Bettye LaVette, and music director and extraordinary pianist Al Hill. Dennis Greuning and Dave Morris also guest on the harmonica, with the train-tine rock sound of "Tonight Is the Night" and the sly, bompity-bomp, Ventures-style surf tango "Put It Down" their best features, respectively. Though in retro form, Deming always gives a good account of being present in the modern world, giving his style a universal appeal. Where the title track is a slow, downhearted, and accessible blues, two versions of "Don't Worry Me" jam out with a lot of excitement, or for part two, a much slower duet with Wilson that keeps the energy in check. Born to be a skilled instrumentalist, Deming unfurls his jazzier sails on the hard swinger "East Side Hop" with Greuning in call and response, while "Heading Out!" sports a simple melody, but allows Heid on the B-3 organ to stretch out, therefore cutting the guitarist loose to strut his stuff as well. Surely there are many Midwest bands that do the nightclub circuit in their local environs, but Deming and his band are due for some regional, national, and international recognition with this set of tunes that come across as ultimately pleasing, competent, and professionally played. They are the perfect band for any blues-chasing occasion.
Allmusic
Michigan's Doug Deming has fronted his band the Jewel Tones for a decade, becoming one of the most popular and likeable blues bands on the local Metro Detroit scene. With this recording on a nationally distributed label, guitarist/vocalist Deming can showcase his band to everyone, helped by a hefty lineup of guest all stars, including harmonica master Kim Wilson and nutty genius keyboardist Bill Heid. Deming hearkens back to a simple time, where the lines blurred between urban electric blues, honky tonk, rockabilly, swing jazz, and rock & roll. Yet he is beholden to nothing specific, dipping into all of these styles, doing them all quite well, and having a real good time in the process. Deming's guitar and vocal work never waft away from being on the mellow side, a slight degree on the slick side, not all that distinctive, but always authentic. Drummer Julian Van Slyke and acoustic bassist Bob Conner keep things steaming right along in the true tradition of hardship-turned-to-good-times urban and traditional big city blues. Three tracks with saxophonist Keith Kaminski and trombonist John Rutherford from the Motor City Horns, and veteran jazz trumpeter Dwight Adams up the ante on the soul quotient. "It Was the Wine" comes from vintage shuffle swing, "Everynight When I Get Home" uses the horn minimally on a ballad with Heid tinkling the 88's, and the excellent "No Sense" is another jazz-type tune, with Deming in a more contemporary statement, confused about his significant other's vagaries and indulgences. Four tracks with the famous Wilson (ex-Fabulous Thunderbirds) include the rockin', scolding "sit you down, stop your runnin' around" lyric of "Momma Didn't Raise No Fool," and the Muddy Waters-type urban blues "Only Time Will Tell" also featuring Bettye LaVette, and music director and extraordinary pianist Al Hill. Dennis Greuning and Dave Morris also guest on the harmonica, with the train-tine rock sound of "Tonight Is the Night" and the sly, bompity-bomp, Ventures-style surf tango "Put It Down" their best features, respectively. Though in retro form, Deming always gives a good account of being present in the modern world, giving his style a universal appeal. Where the title track is a slow, downhearted, and accessible blues, two versions of "Don't Worry Me" jam out with a lot of excitement, or for part two, a much slower duet with Wilson that keeps the energy in check. Born to be a skilled instrumentalist, Deming unfurls his jazzier sails on the hard swinger "East Side Hop" with Greuning in call and response, while "Heading Out!" sports a simple melody, but allows Heid on the B-3 organ to stretch out, therefore cutting the guitarist loose to strut his stuff as well. Surely there are many Midwest bands that do the nightclub circuit in their local environs, but Deming and his band are due for some regional, national, and international recognition with this set of tunes that come across as ultimately pleasing, competent, and professionally played. They are the perfect band for any blues-chasing occasion.
Allmusic
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Reseña de Michael G. Nastos
Doug Deming de Michigan ha liderado su banda Jewel Tones durante una década, convirtiéndose en una de las bandas de blues más populares y simpáticas de la escena local de Metro Detroit. Con esta grabación en una discográfica de distribución nacional, el guitarrista/vocalista Deming puede mostrar su banda a todo el mundo, ayudado por una gran cantidad de estrellas invitadas, incluyendo al maestro de la armónica Kim Wilson y al genial teclista loco Bill Heid. Deming se remonta a una época simple, donde las líneas se desdibujaban entre el blues eléctrico urbano, el honky tonk, el rockabilly, el swing jazz y el rock & roll. Sin embargo, no está obligado a nada en concreto, se sumerge en todos estos estilos, los hace bastante bien y se lo pasa muy bien en el proceso. El trabajo de guitarra y voz de Deming nunca se aleja de su lado meloso, un ligero grado en el lado liso, no tan distintivo, pero siempre auténtico. El baterista Julian Van Slyke y el bajista acústico Bob Conner mantienen las cosas en marcha en la verdadera tradición del blues urbano y tradicional de las grandes ciudades. Tres temas con el saxofonista Keith Kaminski y el trombonista John Rutherford de los Motor City Horns, y el veterano trompetista de jazz Dwight Adams suben la apuesta por el cociente de soul. "It Was the Wine" viene del swing shuffle clásico, "Everynight When I Get Home" usa la trompa mínimamente en una balada con Heid tintineando los 88's, y el excelente "No Sense" es otra melodía tipo jazz, con Deming en una declaración más contemporánea, confundido sobre los caprichos e indulgencias de su pareja. Cuatro temas con el famoso Wilson (ex-Fabulous Thunderbirds) incluyen la lírica rockera y regañona "sit you down, stop your runnin' around" de "Momma Didn't Raise No Fool", y el blues urbano tipo Muddy Waters "Only Time Will Tell" también con Bettye LaVette, y el director musical y extraordinario pianista Al Hill. Dennis Greuning y Dave Morris también son invitados en la armónica, con el sonido rockero de "Tonight Is the Night" y el astuto, bombeado, tango surfero estilo Ventures "Put It Down" sus mejores características, respectivamente. Aunque en forma retro, Deming siempre da buena cuenta de su presencia en el mundo moderno, dando a su estilo un atractivo universal. Donde el tema del título es un blues lento, desenfadado y accesible, dos versiones de "Don't Worry Me" se presentan con mucha emoción, o para la segunda parte, un dúo mucho más lento con Wilson que mantiene la energía en jaque. Nacido para ser un hábil instrumentista, Deming despliega sus velas de jazz en el duro "East Side Hop" con Greuning en la llamada y la respuesta, mientras que "Heading Out!" tiene una melodía simple, pero permite que Heid en el órgano B-3 se estire, por lo tanto cortando al guitarrista suelto para pavonearse también. Seguramente hay muchas bandas del Medio Oeste que hacen el circuito de clubes nocturnos en sus alrededores, pero Deming y su banda se merecen cierto reconocimiento regional, nacional e internacional con este conjunto de melodías que se presentan como finalmente agradables, competentes y profesionalmente tocadas. Son la banda perfecta para cualquier ocasión en la que se persiga el blues.
Allmusic
Doug Deming de Michigan ha liderado su banda Jewel Tones durante una década, convirtiéndose en una de las bandas de blues más populares y simpáticas de la escena local de Metro Detroit. Con esta grabación en una discográfica de distribución nacional, el guitarrista/vocalista Deming puede mostrar su banda a todo el mundo, ayudado por una gran cantidad de estrellas invitadas, incluyendo al maestro de la armónica Kim Wilson y al genial teclista loco Bill Heid. Deming se remonta a una época simple, donde las líneas se desdibujaban entre el blues eléctrico urbano, el honky tonk, el rockabilly, el swing jazz y el rock & roll. Sin embargo, no está obligado a nada en concreto, se sumerge en todos estos estilos, los hace bastante bien y se lo pasa muy bien en el proceso. El trabajo de guitarra y voz de Deming nunca se aleja de su lado meloso, un ligero grado en el lado liso, no tan distintivo, pero siempre auténtico. El baterista Julian Van Slyke y el bajista acústico Bob Conner mantienen las cosas en marcha en la verdadera tradición del blues urbano y tradicional de las grandes ciudades. Tres temas con el saxofonista Keith Kaminski y el trombonista John Rutherford de los Motor City Horns, y el veterano trompetista de jazz Dwight Adams suben la apuesta por el cociente de soul. "It Was the Wine" viene del swing shuffle clásico, "Everynight When I Get Home" usa la trompa mínimamente en una balada con Heid tintineando los 88's, y el excelente "No Sense" es otra melodía tipo jazz, con Deming en una declaración más contemporánea, confundido sobre los caprichos e indulgencias de su pareja. Cuatro temas con el famoso Wilson (ex-Fabulous Thunderbirds) incluyen la lírica rockera y regañona "sit you down, stop your runnin' around" de "Momma Didn't Raise No Fool", y el blues urbano tipo Muddy Waters "Only Time Will Tell" también con Bettye LaVette, y el director musical y extraordinario pianista Al Hill. Dennis Greuning y Dave Morris también son invitados en la armónica, con el sonido rockero de "Tonight Is the Night" y el astuto, bombeado, tango surfero estilo Ventures "Put It Down" sus mejores características, respectivamente. Aunque en forma retro, Deming siempre da buena cuenta de su presencia en el mundo moderno, dando a su estilo un atractivo universal. Donde el tema del título es un blues lento, desenfadado y accesible, dos versiones de "Don't Worry Me" se presentan con mucha emoción, o para la segunda parte, un dúo mucho más lento con Wilson que mantiene la energía en jaque. Nacido para ser un hábil instrumentista, Deming despliega sus velas de jazz en el duro "East Side Hop" con Greuning en la llamada y la respuesta, mientras que "Heading Out!" tiene una melodía simple, pero permite que Heid en el órgano B-3 se estire, por lo tanto cortando al guitarrista suelto para pavonearse también. Seguramente hay muchas bandas del Medio Oeste que hacen el circuito de clubes nocturnos en sus alrededores, pero Deming y su banda se merecen cierto reconocimiento regional, nacional e internacional con este conjunto de melodías que se presentan como finalmente agradables, competentes y profesionalmente tocadas. Son la banda perfecta para cualquier ocasión en la que se persiga el blues.
Allmusic
Track Listing:
01 – Tonight Is The Night (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:05:46]
02 – Don’t Worry Me Pt. 1 [00:04:08]
03 – Falling Through The Cracks [00:06:02]
04 – Momma Didn’t Raise No Fool (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:04:15]
05 – You Changed [00:04:19]
06 – It Was The Wine [00:04:09]
07 – Only Time Will Tell (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:04:57]
08 – Put It Down [00:05:38]
09 – East Side Hop (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:03:46]
10 – Every Night When I Get Home [00:05:15]
11 – Whisper (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:04:43]
12 – I Can’t Believe My Eyes (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:02:47]
13 – Don’t Worry Me Pt. 2 (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:05:01]
14 – No Sense [00:05:01]
15 – Heiding Out! [00:04:52]
01 – Tonight Is The Night (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:05:46]
02 – Don’t Worry Me Pt. 1 [00:04:08]
03 – Falling Through The Cracks [00:06:02]
04 – Momma Didn’t Raise No Fool (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:04:15]
05 – You Changed [00:04:19]
06 – It Was The Wine [00:04:09]
07 – Only Time Will Tell (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:04:57]
08 – Put It Down [00:05:38]
09 – East Side Hop (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:03:46]
10 – Every Night When I Get Home [00:05:15]
11 – Whisper (Feat. Dennis Gruenling) [00:04:43]
12 – I Can’t Believe My Eyes (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:02:47]
13 – Don’t Worry Me Pt. 2 (Feat. Kim Wilson) [00:05:01]
14 – No Sense [00:05:01]
15 – Heiding Out! [00:04:52]
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