Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, now hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, has garnered widespread attention for his deft guitar work and memorable songwriting. With a nod to the likes of T-Bone Walker and Charlie Christian, as well as Luther Tucker and Robert Jr. Lockwood, Doug leaves his own mark whether swingin’ on the big Jazz box, or playing straight up Blues on the solid body Fender guitar. Since playing the local Detroit scene beginning in the early 90’s, Doug has spent much of the following years touring and recording with top Blues artists, including Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman Kim Wilson, legendary Louisiana swamp Bluesman Lazy Lester, Texas' Gary Primich, Chicago greats Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones and A.C. Reed, as well as Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues, Alberta Adams. Leading his band The Jewel Tones, Doug continues to bring noteworthy traditional and original roots music to his audiences.

Doug’s third and latest recording, What’s it Gonna Take, exhibits the outstanding guitar work and remarkable singing and songwriting that have become Doug’s calling card. This critically acclaimed Vizztone debut spent several months on the Living Blues Charts Top Ten, and earned Doug the 2013 Blues Blast Music Awards Sean Costello Rising Star Award. Backed by the Jewel Tones line-up of Andrew Gohman on upright and Fender bass,  Devin Neel on drums, and featuring Dennis Gruenling on harmonica, What’s it Gonna Take is currently available on the VizzTone label.

“...just swings with loads of energy and style.” — Sunday Night Blues Project

"The great musicians who bridged the gap between Blues and Jazz and Jump and Swing had unique musical identities, sounds and personalities and they allowed their personal fingerprint on everything they had. People like Charlie Parker, Illinois Jacquet, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Christian had unique sounds and played with energy and vigor. Modern players like Duke Robillard, Doug Deming and Joey DeFrancesco continue that process. It’s about tunes and swing, but it’s also about personalities and telling a story when you play music." – “Little Charlie" Baty

"Deming is a ferocious guitarist, fiery but clean, with a crisp, clear tone reminiscent of Charlie Christian's style." – Grant Britt, BLUES MUSIC MAGAZINE

BRING YOUR OWN … WHATEVER! Both the Stuart & Shelby Theater and the Robert & Linda Schmier Black Box Theater boast cabaret style table seating, where patrons can bring their own food and drinks, including alcohol.