Bio/One Sheet
Jerry DeMeo is a guitarist singer songwriter who hails from Huntington, New York. He draws his guitar playing influences from a number of sources, including the acoustic stylings of Stephen Stills, Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen and more recently, Mark Knopfler and Tommy Emmanuel. Jerry's warm and expressive voice continually wins audience approval, as he performs a wide and diverse selection of originals and classics, each marked with his personal imprint. He has been writing and playing his original material for many years, and his long awaited album, "Headin' East Headin' West”, was recently released. Jerry keeps an active performance schedule. In addition to his solo shows, and performances with The DeMeo Brothers Band, he has shared the stage with Aztec Two Step, Jim Dawson, Frank Carillo, Peppy Castro, The Funk Filharmonik and Toby Walker and many others. He looks forward to continued collaborations in 2026, supporting "Headin' East Headin' West".
"...Jerry DeMeo, with his multifaceted personality, brings to the table of any concert goer, not only great singing and original songs, but he's like having a relative perform at your table. He's both witty and funny, and he brings a friend and family milieu to any venue that he performs at..."
Michael "Eppy" Epstein
-Owner/Operator of My Father's Place, Roslyn, N.Y.
-Long Island Music Hall of Fame Inductee
Hi Jerry, I just want to say how nice it was to have shared the bill with you. Your picking, singing, songs and overall presentation was wonderful. Thanks for dedicating that song, and I hope that our paths cross again soon.
Best,
Toby
-Toby Walker
-Internationally Renowned Guitar Virtuoso
[About Jerry opening for Toby, November 21, 2013]
Jerry 's new album, "Headin' East Headin' West" is "served up acoustic, seasoned with spicy electric...it's a little bit country, a taste of rhythm and blues, throw in a bossa and you have this delicious stew."
When not performing on stage, playing and writing music, Jerry spends his time as a Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager at a global wealth management firm.
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