Review: Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones - Falling Through The Cracks

Blues. A genre that, in contemporary terms, is a fading art in its traditional form. A genre that despite it's influences within other genres, such as hip-hop and rock and roll, it's nearly nowhere to be found in today's music .It would seem however, that it's experiencing a re-manifestation of sorts, as more recent artists are exploring all aspects of the genre. From the blues-rock of the White Stripes, the Black Keys and guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, to the less pop oriented endeavors of John Mayer and even the occasional blues-infused hip-hop of Everlast.

Despite these efforts, traditional blues has nearly been lost. That is what I believed, until I had listened to Falling Through The Cracks, the newest release from Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones. Over an hour of pure blues, it completely restored my faith in the genre.

Most people, upon hearing music by Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, recognize them as a band that returns to the roots of blues as opposed to a continuation of modern adaptations of the style. Within the first thirty seconds or so of the opening track, “Tonight Is The Night,” this is apparent to anyone. The quick clean opening riff sounds like something straight out of the 50s early rock'n'roll scene...

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