Artist description Debra's music reflects her multifaceted interests and musical backgrounds. Stylistically, it is difficult to "pigeonhole." She's a genre-buster. Her music might be called an eclectic mix of blues, rock, funk, folk and jazz, but Debra likes to call it "Blues Nouveau". Basically, if you love music, there's bound to be something on her CD that will grab you. It's got something for everyone.

Music Style Original music - an eclectic mix of blues, funk, folk and jazz

Musical Influences Beatles, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, SRV, Elton John

Similar Artists A cross between Bonnie Raitt and KD lang . She has been described as having the versitility and charisma of James Taylor, and the emotional depth of Eva Cassidy.

Artist History Debra has been writing, performing and playing since she was eight. She has recorded and released two albums on her own Indie label "Share The Ride Music. Debra explores many on styles on this album, and invites you to join her for a listen. Debra seems to create perfect alchemy between words and music. Her songs are catchy and memorable. You can find more information about Debra on her website www.debrafarris.com

Group Members Musicians: Debra Farris: Vocals, Acoustic guitar, Harmonica Brian Fox: Bass Cougar Estrada: Drums & Percussion Barrett Nelson, Dana Olsen: Lead Guitars Produced by Debra Farris and Brian Fox Engineered and Recorded by Greg Kummer at Gremlin Studios, and Dave Hetrick at Beagle Studios, Santa Barbara, CA Mastered by Emmet Sargent at Beagle Studios Photography by Gayla Moore and Alex Zaphiris Cover Design by Debra and Oceanna Additional Graphic Design by David Heidelberger Lyrics included on CD © Share the Ride Music P.O. Box 4021 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 E-mail: music@debrafarris.com All songs written by Debra Farris

Instruments Vocals, Acoustic guitar, Harmonica, Drums & Percussion, Bass, Lead Guitars

Albums Comes The Dawn and LIVE 2000

Press Reviews "Debra Farris is singing about my life, your life and how we all feel - Debra Farris is best known for her powerful, high-energy songs, but this versatile artist has a special gift delivering a sensitive and beautiful ballad such as The Way". It is obvious that Debra loves music, and loves to perform. Whether she is playing solo, or with her band, she is present, alive, joyful, and intense. She connects with the crowd as if they were in her living room. She simply lights up on stage. Notable at a Debra Farris concert is everyone having a good time whether they are dancing, tapping their toes, nodding heads or just smiling. There is something about Debra’s songs that make you feel good. "This isn’t just another tight club band; Debra Farris stands out as a singer-songwriter of extraordinary talent and originality. Her lyrics move people. Although these songs come out of her own experience, these are universal themes. Debra is an extremely gifted alchemist, stirring blues, rock and soulful rhythms into magic compilations. Dynamic, uplifting and unforgettable, her music stirs up so many facets of human emotion. One to watch closely for certain.

Location Santa Barbara, CA - USA

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