))((Debra Farris))((






		Available here are links to Debra's online press kit, a downloadable press kit and High-Resolution Photography.

Photo by Tomiko Little

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Oct 27, 2008, Debra Farris as Guest Artist for an Interview on KCSB's Views of the Blues Radio Show, hosted by Steve Daniels.

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Santa Barbara News Press Article Friday July 11, 2008, Scene Magazine p.12

Debra Farris Band online Electronic Press Kit at SonicBids.com

High-Resolution Photography
by Lori Priestly - Poster photo by Rad Schreiber - poster by MoniDesign - logo by MoniDesign - right/control - click thumbnail for hi-res image

Debra Farris Band
Electronic Press Kit PDF

John Mooy - Sound Engineer, Guitar Tech., Musician Guitar Tech for Jimmy Messina, Kenny Loggins, CPR (David Crosby Band), and Dishwalla "Debra Farris Band sounds 'Funkin' Great!"

Don Grady - Composer for Film & Television, DAG Music
“Debra sings from the belly of the blues. Her open honesty is nobody's business...but she makes it ours. It's the atmosphere that she creates..."this is who I am" ....and you believe every word. It's her ride and you're in her sidecar the whole trip. It's a trip you don't want to miss.”

		The Blues Bunny - Blues podcast, "This collection of songs from the Debra Farris Band, as the album title implies, predominately features cover versions. With a solid band to back her up Debra is able to go for broke on the delivery of the material that has been chosen, and the result is a particularly catchy set of music. As tends to be the case with cover versions some work better than others, and on occasions it just all seems to fall into place and they work spectacularly well. This is the case with her version of T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday"; this one really does hit the mark and she gives us a superb, slow bluesy performance of a genuinely classic song. With "Route 66" we are treated to a swinging jazz style interpretation of the song, and Van Morrison's "Moondance" is given a similar, and strangely pleasing, treatment. On Bill Withers' "Use Me" she demonstrates a somewhat funkier side with another standout performance. She also features a couple of her own compositions, with the blues tinted "Exponential" and the slightly funky sounding "Get Up". She even pulls off a great rocking version of Lennon & McCartney's "I Saw Her Standing There" to finish. Admittedly it may not be the most original album you'll ever hear. However, there is always as place for someone who can interpret, or re-interpret, the songs of others. It is an often much maligned talent, and a talent that Debra seems to posses more than most." Jennifer Tade - Joey Stuckey's Audio Style, Assoc. Producer "Dear Debra Everyone here at the Audio Style team loves your music!! We actually fight over who gets it next:-) (I put it on my iPod so I don't have to stand in line). Just wanted to let you know that "Get Up" will enter heavy rotation on Joey Stuckey's Audio Style beginning Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7 PM EST. Joey Stuckey's Audio Style can be heard either by going to www.audio-style.com and clicking on the "Listen Now" button or by going to www.evolvingartist.com and clicking the "Engage Internet Radio" button in the upper left hand corner of the homepage. Either of these will take you directly to the show." Monika Petroczy - Graphic Designer, Web Mistress, MoniDesign.com "I LOVE ‘Gotcha Covered’. I first listened to it because I was creating graphics for Deb. Then I got hooked. Those songs have some of the highest play counts in my iTunes & iPod. I just love the Blues and Deb’s takes on some old songs are brilliant & funky & she can really sing the blues....maybe even better than the originals. Her own songs are really great to listen to when you’ve got the headphones stuck deep in your ears ". Michelle Gysan - Broker, CUSO Mortgage, lead singer & guitarist of The Furloins “Debra Farris is an extremely gifted alchemist, stirring blues, rock and soulful rhythms into magical compilations. Dynamic, uplifting and unforgettable, her music stirs up so many facets of human emotion. One to watch closely for certain, as her career ascends.” Patricia Rushton - Harper, Composer Mixolydian Music “Debra Farris Band isn’t just another tight club band; Debra Farris stands out as a Singer/Songwriter of extraordinary talent and originality. Her lyrics move me. Although these songs come out of her own experience, they are universal themes. Debra Farris is singing about my life, your life and how we 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’”. Bill Fullmer - Musician, mentor, childhood babysitter, 1st Martin guitar giftor "I love Gotcha Covered. Way to go kid! good songs, good arrangements, great band. Awesome!"

Oceanna - Visionary fine artist Oceannavisions.com Lomi-Lomi practicioner,
"A MUSIC RAVE FOR YOU: Try this on...Cruisin' on Highway 1 from Santa Cruz...4 speakers, surround sound, ocean sky and DEB FARRIS volume 10!Really, it doesn't get better than this...This woman is the magician and all time tops of rhythm and groove -Try sitting still while listening to her originals-IMPOSSIBLE. The brilliance of her arrangements is beyond compare. Her blends and full talent of percussion, bass and voice and soul is simply off the charts GET IT"

Rad Schreiber - Photographer, Radical Approaches, Graphic designer, Documentary Film Maker
"Okay. I have been listening to music intensely for the past 3 months on the road. All I got to say, Debra, is you are a music Guru!! Your music alchemy is really HOT. I can't tell you how GREAT that is. It is really distinquished. You are up there with the greats! I was listening to Fleetwood Mac. They had terrific blend. You have it too! I never get tired of your music. It always inspires and feeds me."

Margarita Carmen - Chiropractor, BGI, Musician
"Blues with conscious soul" "light up your life with the blues in a way that ONLY Deb Farris delivers" "blues that lifts you UP, UP, UP" what fun, what a light, what life you feel with Deb and her soulful and rocking band".

Acknowledgement: The recognition of the existence or truth of something. The truth is you have an amazing voice. You are a talented songwriter and musician. I appreciate your insight into the Universal and energetic world. Thank you for calling me into being powerful. Thank you for your love and support. I honor our friendship. I appreciate the time I have with you. You ARE a rock star! You are currently on your US-West Coast Tour. When you arrive in Europe, please let us know so we can visit you. Love and Light, Alicia Sotelo-Winker

Hey Debra, this is your waitress from the Palm's - you played Friday night there. I just want to say you really sounded so great! And you played so many of my favorites too, your Janis Joplin rendition was a nice start to the evening. I was too tired to stay after my shift, but you sure did make my night glide on thru to the end. I love your mix of music, what a fantastic blend of sound! You are truly a wonderful artist, I hope to catch another one of your shows sometime. I felt honored to meet you, thanks for sitting at my table, hope you had a good evening too. And guitar, WOW, you just sounded great, I have worked a lot of Friday nights and listened to a lot of bands and I must say you have been thee most enjoyable to hear, thank you again.
peace, love and prayers, Trish