
Electronic Press Kit
BIO
Origin: Victoria, British Columbia
Genre: Blues / R&B
Years Active: 2001 - Present
Official Websites: www.debrhymerband.com
Short Bio:
The Deb Rhymer Band is a Victoria British Columbia Canada favorite. The band includes Canadian veterans Kelly Fawcett on guitar, Andy Graffiti on drums and Phil Albert on bass guitar. The band’s second album titled “Don’t Wait Up” was released in July 2018 and includes 6 original tunes as well as 4 cover songs. Since its release, it has reached the Top 10 in Canada the Top 50 of Contemporary Blues Albums in the US and three songs have reached the Top 10 for British Columbia.
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Deb Rhymer struts the Blues with a sultry, uptown West Coast sound. Drawing on the classics, from the heyday of the Chicago shouters to the strong song writing women of today's North West blues scene, Deb delivers a funky, soulful and sophisticated blues brew for your listening and dancing delight.
MUSIC
Awards:
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MAPLE BLUES AWARD NOMINEE: the Deb Rhymer Band was nominated for the 2018 New Artist of the Year at the Canadian Maple Blues Awards
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BEST SELF-PRODUCED BLUES CD SEMI-FINALIST: Don't Wait Up made it to the semi-finals for the best self-produced CD competition by the International Blues Challenge