American Blues Scene’s Bill Graham effuses, “Imagine you’re preparing a list of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists. No doubt you’ll include Bonnie Raitt, Samantha Fish, Susan Tedeschi and Ana Popovic. If you don’t include Debra Devi, your list is not complete.”
Find out why American Blues Scene calls Debra Devi one of today’s top female blues-rock guitarists at SOPAC Blues in the Loft in South Orange, NJ on Sunday, May 19. Doors open at 6:30 pm, followed by blues artist Dean Shot at 7 pm and Debra Devi at 8. This series is curated by Mike Griot.
“Mike is such a great guy and I love that he’s bringing so much attention to the blues,” Devi says. “Last time I played at SOPAC I sat in with Andy Aledort to celebrate the release of Alan Paul’s book on Stevie Ray Vaughan. I’m excited to come back with my full band and rock out!”
Her live EP, Jamification Station Vol. 1, reached #5 on the Relix/Jambands.com Top 30 Radio Chart, staying on the chart for three months. Based in Jersey City, Devi has become a popular draw at blues festivals, opening for Ana Popovic, Joe Louis Walker, Greg Sover, Bruce Katz, Jesse Malin, Joan Osborne, Willie Nile and more.
Devi is the author of the award-winning book The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John), and will have copies on hand. You can also check out her ABS author page here.
