Deb Ryder - Live And Havin' Fun

Album: Live And Havin' Fun
Size: 142,8 MB
Time: 61:26
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Blues/Soul mix
Art: Front

1. Fun Never Hurt No One (3:51)
2. Enjoy The Ride (4:47)
3. Temporary Insanity (3:44)
4. Bring The Walls Down (3:51)
5. Might Just Get Lucky (4:11)
6. Ma Misere (4:31)
7. Goodbye Baby (5:16)
8. Get Ready (3:57)
9. Guilty As Sin (5:22)
10. I'm Coming Home (4:43)
11. Prisoner Of War (3:41)
12. Hold On (3:53)
13. Any Bottle On The Shelf (5:12)
14. Blues Is All I Got (4:20)

“Live And Havin’ Fun” from Deb Ryder is her sixth album and first live recording. Included are fourteen originals including two completely new songs written by executive producer Deb and her husband bassist Ric W. Ryder. The album opens with “Fun Never Hurt No One” with the refrain “get your party on” and special guest Joe Sublett on saxophone.

Deb got her start as a teenager when she would open for visiting artists at her father’s nightclub. Some of the artists she opened for included Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Charlie Musselwhite, and Taj Mahal. Deb recorded her debut album “Might Just Get Lucky” in 2013. Her follow-up albums include 2015’s “Let It Rain”, the following year’s “Grit Grease & Tears”, 2018’s “Enjoy The Ride” and her last studio release 2021’s “Memphis Moonlight”. This new recording is Deb’s sixth album overall.

This new live recording features some of California’s best musicians including Johnny Lee Schell, guitar; Jim Pugh, Hammond B-3; and Tony Braunagel, drums. Rounding out the outstanding ensemble are harmonica ace Tex Nakamura, guitarist Alan Maggini, saxophonist Lon Price, and trumpeter Paul Litteral. Guest guitarist Albert Lee appears on “Temporary Insanity”, “Ma Misere” with it’s New Orleans second-line beat, and on “Any Bottle On The Shelf” featuring some great harmonica from Takamura.

Other guitarists appearing include Joey Delgado and Big Llou Johnson on “Bring The Walls Down” with spoken word from Van G. Garrett, and Arthur Menezes on “Goodbye Baby”. Additional highlights include “Get Ready”, “for revolution”; and “Blues is All I Got” with some additional harmonica from Nakamura. Deb Ryder is at her very best when performing live. Check her out on this great new recording. /Richard Ludmerer, Making A Scene

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Deb Ryder - Memphis Moonlight

Size: 124.6 MB
Time: 53:08
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. I’m Coming Home (4:13)
02. Hold On (3:47)
03. These Hands (4:05)
04. Get Ready (3:46)
05. Blues Is All I Got (3:55)
06. Love Is Gone (4:48)
07. Memphis Moonlight (4:00)
08. Just Be Careful (3:35)
09. Devil’s Credit Line (4:08)
10. Jump On In (4:43)
11. Standing At The Edge (3:34)
12. Second Chances (3:55)
13. Most Of All (4:31)

Memphis Moonlight', the fifth studio album by singer songwriter and vocal powerhouse Deb Ryder, is undoubtedly her best effort yet. This ever-rising blues diva shows she is in stellar form delivering superior lyrics and musical arrangements on all thirteen original songs. Produced by Grammy Award and Blues Music Award winner Tony Braunagel, Co-Producer and Executive Producer Ric W. Ryder, this record covers a myriad of styles from blues to roots, both traditional and contemporary, and proves why she deserves her many accolades! Ryder is once again supported by an impressive list of all-star musicians including Tony Braunagel, Johnny Lee Schell, Mike Finnigan. Travis Carlton, Pieter van/der Pluijm, Joe Sublett, and Mark Pender. Special Guests include: Ronnie Earl, Los Lobos members David Hidalgo and Steve Berlin, Alastair Greene, and the Delgado Brothers, Joey and Steve.

Memphis Moonlight co
ntains 13 new original songs full of relevant lyrics and slick arrangements that swing from contemporary to traditional blues and roots. Ryder is clearly a star in the making who pushes past what’s expected from a blues singer and uses this new set to expand her own unique space.

Originally from Chicago, Deb Ryder is a modern blues artist who is doing more than her part to help create the future of the genre. Her mighty vocals, dynamic stage presence, and intelligent, relatable songwriting have attracted a great deal of attention over the past few years and have set her on a path to the top of the roots music world. A multiple award nominee, Ryder has released three chart-topping, critically acclaimed records since teaming up with Braunagel. With impressive vocal chops combined with first class songwriting skills and signature arrangements, Memphis Moonlight is unquestionably Deb Ryder’s best album yet.

Ryder starts us off with the funky, horn-enhanced soul of “I’m Coming Home.” Her vocal tone is throaty and soulful and she has no trouble cutting through the mix to stake her claim in the spotlight. “These Hands” is tough, gospel-infused blues built on an edgy slide guitar riff and a tight pocket. Ryder’s emotion and earnestness flood both her lyrics and performance and the strength of her convictions is compelling and real.

“Second Chances” is a rocking West Coast Tejano blues about a dying friendship that features Los Lobos members David Hidalgo on accordion and Steve Berlin on saxophone. Tony Braunagel slays the drum set on this one and drives the groove into late night dancefloor bliss. The entire band is absolutely cracking on this take and they support Ryder’s wide-open vocals perfectly.

“Devil’s Credit Line” is an outstanding blues/rock track that finds Ryder teaming up with hot-handed guitarist Alastair Greene. The song is a reflection on the mistakes committed during those days of a wild, misspent youth we all think we got away with. Ryder turns in one of her best vocal takes on the album here and the ever-smoking Greene matches her stride for stride.

Ronnie Earl appears on the crucially soulful slow blues “Love Is Gone.” His complete blues mastery sits well next to Ryder’s own and the sound of the two of them together is as good as modern blues gets. Skip it at your own peril. Other songs of interest are the acoustic title cut “Memphis Moonlight,” “Just Be Careful,” and “Jump On It.” Deb Ryder is a top-shelf purveyor of blues and roots music who has the talent and presence needed to create her own legend. Highly recommended.

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Deb Ryder - Enjoying The Ride

Size: 130,5 MB
Time: 55:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. A Storm's Coming (4:23)
02. Temporary Insanity (3:32)
03. Bring The Walls Down (3:55)
04. Nothin To Lose (3:46)
05. For The Last Time (4:43)
06. What You Want From Me (4:14)
07. Enjoy The Ride (4:47)
08. Got To Let It Go (4:38)
09. Life Fast Forward (3:43)
10. Sweet Sweet Love (4:15)
11. Goodbye Baby (4:44)
12. Forever Yours (4:58)
13. Red Line (4:08)

Enjoy The Ride is Deb Ryder’s fourth album and it appears to me to be her best yet. Her powerful and strident vocals deliver a huge performance that makes the listener take notice. All the tracks here are originals that she wrote and they all are top notch.

Ryder has several musical guests in addition to her fine band. Coco Montoya, Kirk Fletcher and Chris Cain appear on guitar and Cain also offers up a fine vocal duet. “Big Pete” Peter Van/der Pluim is on harp for most of the tracks, too. Tony Braunagel is on drums and he produced the CD. Johnny Lee Schell is her guitar player and plays bass on two tracks. Mike Finnegan is on keys and also does a vocal duet with Deb. James Hutch Hutchinson, Kenny Gradney and Bob Glaub are also on bass. Mark Pender lends his trumpet to track 3 and Joe Sublett plays tenor sax on that cut and 3 others. A host of backing vocalists fill out the record nicely.

From the opening note of this CD, one senses that this is going to be a fun ride. Ryder begins with “A Storm’s Coming,” a bouncing and driving tune with a stinging guitar lead by Coco Montoya. Ryder’s strident vocals and the guitar work makes this opening song impressive. Next up is “Temporary Insanity” featuring Kirk Fletcher who makes his presence known early, offering up some very tasty guitar licks for us. Ryder gives a forthright performance and the piano work adds a nice dimension. Fletcher’s tone is hazy and a little dirty, making for a cool contrast of sounds. “Bring The Walls Down” has Chris Cain on guitar and Big Llou Johnson on a voice over. Cain’s guitar style stands out, too, with that big hollow sound that always reminds me a lot of B.B. King. Van G. Garrett offers up some poetic spoken word, too. Ryder’s vocals are again big and grab the listener’s attention as do the horn section. “Nothin’ To Lose” has some good harp work featured out front and we get to hear Deb’s guitar player featured for the first time and he does a great job. Ryder growls out the vocals while harp and guitar are right there with her, making for another cool cut.

Slow blues are next in “For The Last Time.” Ryder offers up very passionate vocals and the organ and guitar backing her helps set the mood. Mike Finnigan’s vocal duet with Deb is also quite well done- he gives us some deep and soulful emotion to his work with Deb.”What You want from Me” has a little of that Bo Diddley beat going for it and a church-like approach to the lead and backing vocals. This Gospel tune is cool and features some well done organ and guitar. The title track follows, a cut with a big and driving beat and the harp answering Debs vocal calls in the verses. Chris Cain returns in “Got To Let It Go” with his signature guitar sound and then he comes in for a duet with Deb. The two get it on vocally for a really fun cut.

“Life In Fast Forward” is a rocking, mid tempo song with the guitar and harp out in front. Ryder’s vocals continue to shine and backing vocalists play a big role. Debbie Davies is on board on the guitar for the next two tracks. “Sweet Sweet Love”” has a great lead and a great solo. on guitar The sax plays the biggest role here of the four cuts with tenor; well done. The organ also adds nicely to the mix. “Goodbye Baby” is a gutsy and bouncy tune with Ryder once again showing her chops. The guitar by Davies gets a little funk going and the support on organ and by others is up to the task. “Forever Yours” is a breezy and more ethereal rock cut with laid back vocals and a pretty and mellow guitar solo. The finale is “Red Line,” with some dirty harp and forceful vocals by Deb. Distorted and fuzzed up guitar add to the sound and feel. Big Pete’s harp play a major role, too- a nice finish to a nice album!

Deb has found her place in the blues world. She consistently delivers high quality vocals with power when she needs it and restraint when it is called for. She has become one of the top female vocalists out there. When you add a fine band and guests who blend their talents with Ryders, you wind up with a fine album that will likely garner accolades in next year’s blues awards.

Most highly recommended! ~by Steve Jones

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Deb Ryder - Grit Grease & Tears

Size: 123,0 MB
Time: 51:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2016
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Ain't Gonna Be Easy (3:47)
02. Get A Little Steam Up (4:39)
03. Blink Of An Eye (3:53)
04. Grit Grease & Tears (4:40)
05. Sweet Mary Anne (4:43)
06. Lord Knows I Do (4:45)
07. Panic Mode (3:27)
08. Just Her Nature (5:42)
09. New Mechanic (Patrick's Blues) (5:34)
10. Rivers Forgiveness (3:27)
11. Prisoner Of War (3:17)
12. Right Side Of The Grass (3:53)

Vocalist Deb Ryder matches her unquestionable blues-mama bona fides with some of the smartest lyric sets dropped in the genre this year. The Chicago-born Ms. R smolders and scorches her way around sassy, savvy workouts such as the leadoff “Ain’t Gonna Be Easy”, “Panic Mode” and, along with Sugaray Rayford, one of the hottest r&b duets one’s likely to come across these days, “Get A Little Steam Up”. Ms. Ryder keeps more good company with sidemen such as guitarist Albert Lee and keyboardists Mike Finnigan and Jim Pugh.

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Deb Ryder - 2 albums: Let It Rain / Might Just Get Lucky

Born outside Chicago, Deb was influenced by the music of the city, and by her father, a Chicago club sensation. Deb began appearing on stage as a young teen at her step father’s famous nightclub The Topanga Corral, where she opened for such blues legends as Etta James, Big Joe Turner and Taj Mahal to name a few. It was there that she honed her style as a blues performer.

Her much anticipated debut album “Might Just Get Lucky” was a hit, garnering rave reviews and acclaim. The CD was chosen by The Southern California Blues Society to represent as their entry for the IBC Best Self Produced Debut Album category. Her new release "Let It Rain" was recorded at Ultratone Studios with the legendary and award winning engineer / mixer Johnny Lee Schell at the helm. Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Tony Braunagel, this album features the absolute A-List of renowned players in the genre who bring a fresh energy and powerful sound. All eleven songs are originals by Ryder and are a celebration of the blues from classic to modern, Chicago to New Orleans. This release debuted out of the gate at #19 on the Living Blues Radio Chart - April 2015 and has held its own on the Roots Music Report and Blues Debut. Ranked #1 on Blues 411 and currently #2 on Les Collectif Des Radios Blues, the reviews are stellar and the acclaim keeps pouring in!

Album: Let It Rain
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:23
Size: 106.2 MB
Styles: Chicago blues
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[3:52] 1. That's Just How It Is
[4:46] 2. Can't Go Back Again
[4:12] 3. You Won't Be True
[4:45] 4. Guilty As Sin
[4:46] 5. Cry Another Tears
[4:32] 6. Hold Your Lamp High
[2:46] 7. Money Monsoon
[4:28] 8. Kiss And Dream
[4:52] 9. Let It Rain
[4:08] 10. Ma Misere
[3:13] 11. Round And Around

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Album: Might Just Get Lucky
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:34
Size: 81.4 MB
Styles: Chicago blues
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[3:22] 1. Get A Grip
[2:41] 2. Blue Collar Blues
[3:30] 3. Really Gone
[3:38] 4. Might Just Get Lucky
[4:02] 5. Come On Home To Me
[3:40] 6. Ce Soir Ce Soir
[4:17] 7. Bad Bad Dream
[3:33] 8. The Angels Cried
[3:40] 9. Love Stealin' Liar
[3:05] 10. These Hands

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