Debbie Bond

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DEBBIE BOND - American blues singer, guitar player, and songwriter
has been performing for decades in the Alabama backwoods and is now a regular on the Southern US
and the European club and festival circuit. Influenced by raw juke joint blues and the famed sounds of Muscle
Shoals, Debbie's impressive story includes years of performing with traditional Alabama blues musicians,
like Johnny Shines, Eddie Kirkland, Willie King, Shar Baby, Little Jimmy Reed and more.
Immersion in Alabama roots music has deeply flavoured her guitar playing, soulful voice and original song
writing, giving her a contemporary and original sound, with soul, blues, and jazz influences. Debbie's
collaboration with British-born keyboard and harmonica player “Radiator” Rick has added a swampy New
Orleans edge to her sound.
Debbie is a blues activist and founder of the Alabama Blues Project, a non-profit dedicated to promoting
and preserving the state’s blues heritage. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her blues education
work, has been recognised by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and the national Blues Hall of Fame.
In 2023, she was nominated for the UK Blues Federation's "Best International Blues Act" award.
“Raw energy, Alabama blues, from the premiere ambassador for the genre.” Blues Blast Magazine (US)
“A stormer of a set, a taste of what to look out for on this UK tour from one of Alabama’s finest blues
outfits. Alabama blues delivered with fire and flair . . . anyone looking for a worthwhile gig should look
no further than Bond and her band.” Blues Matters (UK)
“Bond has sure paid her dues over the years working alongside such notables as the late Willie King,
where she was a band member and with the legendary Johnny Shines, an old road-buddy of Robert
Johnson. With such a heritage and background, it comes as no surprise to find this bit of true blues gold.
Blues for our times from a lady who knows what she’s about.” Blues Magazine (NL)
“A little bit of soul, some down home blues, clever lyrics, excellent musicians and angelic voice. That’s
what you experience with Debbie Bond. A true original in every sense of the word.” Maxwell Russell,
Shoals Songwriter Showcase, Muscle Shoals (US