The Devilles

What do you get when you take 4 successful former country singer/songwriters with pent up energy? A kick-ass rockin’ band that is looking to make some noise. That’s what THE DeVILLES is all about. Enter Duane Propes and Del Gray from LITTLE TEXAS and James Watson and Scott Welch from JAMES..DEAN and you will have THE DeVILLES. After an extremely successful run with the band LITTLE TEXAS, both Propes and Gray felt it was time to move on to a different style. Along comes Watson and Welch from JAMES..DEAN looking for a new project. Put them together and leave them alone for 6 months and what you have is some of the finest rock and roll music to be heard in the last ten years. The sound is very fresh, yet very familiar. Blue collar writing about everyday hopes and dreams. THE DeVILLES have had the luxury of taking their time to do it totally their way. No major label involvement here until the band decides it’s time. Not that numerous label heads haven’t been sneaking around town spying on this band, because not less than three have already approached the band. The general response from the band is “Thanks for your interest, but we’ll call you when we’re ready”. You see, THE DeVILLES know what they have going is more than just great music and songwriting, it’s a chemistry that can’t, and won’t, be denied. With the interest of award-winning cinematographer Tom Bevins, the band agreed to allow Bevins’ cameras to follow them through the steps of forming the band, writing the music, rehearsing the music and finally recording the music. Bevins’ and his cameras have covered everything from band meetings to rehearsals and lunches at neighborhood diners. They will continue following the band until the actual release date of the album and first tour date. Prior to that happening THE DeVILLES will do a “Meet THE DeVILLES” tour of 15-20 cities in small, intimate nightclubs to try out their new material. Along for the ride will be Bevins and his camera’s. Bevin’s says, “We want to get reaction from the crowd, the club owners and anyone who see’s THE DeVILLES. All of this tape that has been shot will be made into a documentary for a future release, to be named later. Corporate sponsors have been lining up to get on board for the project. These include Miller Brewing Company, Levi Strauss & Co., Laney Amps, Avlex Microphones, Rock-Hard Road Cases and Gibson Guitars, just to name a few. The first date will kick off in the bands hometown of Nashville, TN with a free performance at a yet to be determined location.