Formed in early 2007 and based in Milwaukee, WI. - Perry Weber & The DeVilles are quickly making a name for themselves as one of the most exciting Blues/Roots groups to come on the scene in quite some time!
Over the past two decades, Perry Weber has backed up some of the biggest & best names in Blues, including Hubert Sumlin [Howlin Wolf], Willie "Big Eyes" Smith [Muddy Waters], and The Legendary Blues Band... but he is probably best know for his stellar work backing Harmonica legend Jim Liban [Johnny Winter, David Allen Coe]. Aside from being a flame-thrower on the Guitar, Perry is also a dynamic Singer/frontman, and has a knack for clever & original songwriting.
The DeVilles feature Ben Rickun on Harmonica & Guitar, Tony Menzer on Bass, and Victor Span on drums. These three also have impressive resumes, having performed/recorded/toured with the who's who of the Blues world, including: James Cotton, Buddy Guy, Clyde Stubblefield [James Brown], Bryan Lee, Johnny Johnson [Chuck Berry], Sam Lay, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Nick Moss, Barrelhouse Chuck, and Pinetop Perkins [Muddy Waters], just to name a few!
Musically, the band jumps effortlessly from all styles of the Blues: Deep Chicago, Big Guitars of Texas, West-Coast Swing, Memphis grooves, New Orleans R & B, as well as the occasional Honky-Tonk tune. Their sound has drawn comparisons to Early Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Bel-Airs, and The Paladins. Their debut CD "Savage Beauty" peaked at #14 on the Living Blues charts in Summer 2008, and has received glowing reviews from regional & national press outlets. They were also nominated for a W.A.M.I. [wisconsin area music industry] in 2008 for the "Best Blues Band" category.
Of course, the band prides themselves on their live shows - delivering crisp, exciting performances, going seamlessly from one tune to the next, with an emphasis on entertainment.
In a musical genre quickly becoming contrived & watered down, Perry Weber & The DeVilles are a breath of fresh air for those who still crave the real deal! Do yourself a favor, and get down with these guys..... you'll be glad you did.