Artist description Blending modern American rock with edgy pop, Debra Soule serves up a spirited mix of guitar-driven music that is as daring as it is genuine. Through her songs Debra reveals a deep spiritual Faith that was forged in the trials and tragedies of her early life. The pain, the love, the passion and the hope in her songs are real. And so is Debra. Her powerful singing voice is tinted with the blues and southern soul, while her production quality and live performances are on the cutting edge of modern rock'n'roll. This infuses Debra's well-crafted, radio-friendly songs with a fresh, yet timeless quality all their own.

Music Style Guitar-Driven Roots Rock, with soulful Southern seasoning

Musical Influences Heart, Aretha Franklin, Lynrd Skynrd, Third Day, Led Zeppelin, Elvis...

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow, Heart, Jennifer Knapp, Led Zeppelin, Train, Janis Joplin, Tom Petty

Artist History Debra Soule's music has been heard on Dateline NBC, 300+stations of the Calvary Chapel Radio Network, in the feature-length indie film "One Day in May", and on stages from her home town of Minneapolis to Los Angeles. Her debut CD "Vapor" was released to critical acclaim in 2002. On November 15, 2003 she will be releasing a Christmas album featuring "Soule-ified" arrangements of popular Christmas songs. Spring 2004 will see the release of "Free", a second full-length CD of original music. But despite all of the public accolades and opportunities she has been blessed with, Debra Soule's reputation as a talented artist of integrity and deep Faith is ultimately being forged at her energetic and passionate live shows. Watch for a Debra Soule performance near you!

Group Members Debra Soule - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Angela Fox - Vocals Rebecca Reich - Vocals Scott Metko - Drums Mike Zustiak - Bass Guitar Rob Solberg - Acoustic & Electric Guitar Dan Halverson - Keys

Instruments Vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, drums, B3, piano, rhodes, wurlitizer

Albums Vapor (2002), Christmas (2003), Free (Spring 2004)

Press Reviews "Excellent in every way! Great grooves, great vocals and lyrics. - Broadjam.com review "Thanks so much for letting us use Debra's "Angel Kisses" song. Debra's voice is wonderful...it's a really beautiful tribute to an exceptional woman, very nice work." - Geoff Stephens, Producer DATELINE NBC "...she is a gifted young lady....(Vapor) is a solid first effort. " - Todd Baker, The Breen Agency "Debra's debut project, "Vapor", is a project of mastery. From the minute I popped this CD into my player I noticed an outstanding vocal performance as well as excellent production. Artists generally fall short of this on a debut project. Congrats Debra..I look forward to the next!" - Michael King, Smallman Music Group "Debra Soule, if given the right break, would dominate the airwaves." - Brian A. Smith, Review on PhantomTollbooth.com "The production is great. The vocals are so clean and crisp. I love this album! Go buy it!" - Tim Shernot, Host of "Good Morning Minnesota", FOX TV (Ch.9) "The early buzz on her debut disk is hot. Consider this an extensive preview of a fast-rising star." - ACIDPlanet.com "As pastor for North Height' Saturday Night service, I highly recommend Debra Soule to any church that is interested in both encouraging its members, and reaching out to the community with music that speaks to today's generation. Modern, soulful, lyrically poignant. Real music for real people." - Pastor Tom Kelly, North Heights Lutheran Church "As a fellow music lover and fan of good, positive Christian based music I highly recommend Debra Soule. Whether performing with her live band or solo Debra is a captivating artist that delivers the goods." - Greg Holmberg, HCC

Location St. Paul, MN - USA

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