DeWayne Davis is a singer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and published song writer who has played all over the USA, and in Europe and Japan. DeWayne was immersed in The Austin Blues scene thoughout the 80's and 90's, sometimes playing seven nights a week, with countless artists. He has also fronted his own band, since 1991. DeWayne incorporates Texas musical styles- Blues, Country, Latin Jazz, and Roots rock into his shows, playing original music, and over 300 cover tunes.
DeWayne was born in Ysleta, Texas . He grew up in a musical family. Father, Vernon, played fiddle in " Three Hits and a Miss" a band consisting of fiddle, mandolin, flattop, and a female piano player. DeWayne's Mom, a Cherokee from Oklahoma, also played guitar for fun, at local dances.
Media Quotes:
"DeWayne blares out lead vocals reminiscient of Greg Allman and Ronnie Van Zandt! Davis, who's gotta be eight feet tall, has that pounding Bass rythm so necessary for Blues, and a voice that just won't quit. More than that even, he's a presence on stage....A bluesy Goliath with loads of attitude!" Sheena Metal /Rock City News Magazine
"A prolific composer, DeWayne Davis has honed his craft the hard way, by playing in front of those gnarly but appreciative Texas music fans." Jha /Los Angeles Express Magazine
"...the sliding, gliding, smoothness of electric bass player DeWayne Davis." Mike Storefield /No Cover Magazine
"DeWayne Davis' swinging bass line is the foundation of this musical house...with a good clean voice." Jon Pepper/Music Connection Trade Magazine
"DeWayne Davis rolls and pops some impossibly fast but ultra-smooth lines on his electric bass, preforming intricate riffs that would please shredders and jazz-rockers alike." Gerald Laurance /Immedia Wire Service
People are always asking why I look like a cowboy, and sound like a bluesman, well, folks, I have worn boots, jeans, and hat my whole life, and don't plan on changing.
