Biography

Blues singer, songwriter Deb Ryder has been exciting and wowing audiences all over the world. Her voice has been described as powerful, commanding, whiskey soaked, a force of nature. Deb’s stage presence is captivating while her vocals take the audience to new levels of enjoyment. Her standout performances have garnered awards and critical acclaim at festivals throughout the US and Europe. The all original material covers a broad spectrum of styles and is a sonic journey full of energy, serving up a savory blend of R&B, soul, funk and roots based blues as only Deb Ryder can deliver. Her music paints a gritty personal picture of life, love, pain and trouble that takes you on a spiritual journey to the depths of her soul.

"Her vocal ability puts her among those great female blues singers that preceded her. She is destined to ascend to the higher ranks of the blues elite!"
GREG " BLUESDOG" SZALONY - BLUES BLAST BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST

"Glorious vocals by Deb Ryder - a treat from start to finish, and well worthy of your attention!"
GRAHAME RHODES - BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST

"Deb Ryder's voice is powerful and dripping with soul." THE BLUES UNDERGROUND

“Vocalist Deb Ryder matches her unquestionable blues-mama bona fides with some of the smartest lyric sets dropped in the genre this year!”
Duane Verh - ROOTS MUSIC REPORT

“Turn her all the way up and have some oxygen or an ambulance at the ready. Whew!” 
MIDWEST RECORD

“This is an artist that deftly combines polished musicianship with a deep respect for blues tradition. Deb Ryder deserves a spot on every blues fans radar.”
Jon Kleinman – LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE