Douglas Waterbury-Tieman

Born in Georgia and raised in Kentucky James Douglas (W-T) came to Nashville the first time to attend Belmont University for Musical Theatre.  After seven successful years in New York City he came home to Nashville in 2020.  He started playing the violin at age ten and was encouraged to learn how to “fiddle” by his Mema who herself grew up listening to The Grand Ole’ Opry.  His 100 year old instrument was passed down to him from his Great Grandfather, which he now affectionately refers to as “Chanucey” after his fiddle playing ancestor.  

Locally, Douglas has been seen on stage with Studio Tenn, The Nashville Repertory Theatre, The Rabbit Room and at the Nashville Children’s Theatre.  Other credits include: Off-Broadway; The Robber Bridegroom, Soot and Spit. Regional; Once, Cotton Patch Gospel, Fiddler on the Roof. TV; Succession. Fiddle: Clint Black’s Looking for Christmas, and aboard The Disney Magic cruise ship.  He is a founding band member of The Lobbyists, whose Off-Broadway production Seawife was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Music.

His Broadway bound Americana Musical Johnny & The Devil’s Box received an award winning run at the Cumberland Co. Playhouse in 2022.  The show’s concept album can be streamed everywhere you get your music at johnnyandthedevilsbox.com.  

Interestingly, James Douglas’ first fiddle teacher was a protégé of John Hartford, the fiddling Honorary Captain and theme song composer of the General Jackson Showboat in 1985. 

James Douglas is proud to perform with Matt Davenport Productions aboard the General Jackson among such amazingly talented performers and musicians.  He currently lives in Franklin, TN with his wife/collaborator/co-star Annabelle, almost 4 year old Oliver, 6 month old Hugo and their golden doodle Dandy.  His performance is for his family; always. Website: www.douglaswaterburytieman.com Instagram: @jdwtieman, @johnnyandthedevilsbox