This is the brand new website for DEB RYDER based out of Topanga California. Just a little info about me.Might Just Get Lucky, Deb Ryder’s highly anticipated debut album is not to be missed – Ten original songs that are a celebration of the blues, from classic to modern, Chicago to New Orleans. World class musicians and inspiring vocals leave you wanting more.Los Angeles based Deb Ryder is best known for her powerhouse vocals, incredible range, and classic blues style. Just back on the local scene in the last few years, she is receiving acclaim from music critics as an up and coming blues artist, song writer, and recording artist. Deb’s passion for singing is matched by her big powerful bluesy voice. Her writing and musical style ranges from the classic and familiar, to the more modern styling’s of today’s blues artists. This collection of original tunes were written from real life experiences, with just a touch of whimsy.Born in Peoria Illinois, the family moved to Chicago where Deb was surrounded by the blues of Chicago’s streets and clubs. At a very young age, she was exposed to Jazz, Blues and Gospel by her father, Allan Swanson, a local singer, and Chicago music sensation. When the family relocated to Los Angeles, Deb was reintroduced to the blues through the extensive record collection of then neighbor, and friend Bob Hite of the band Canned Heat. Bob and the band regularly performed at Deb’s stepdad’s famous 70’s Rock and Roll club, The Topanga Corral, where she opened nightly for such legends as Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Big Joe Turner, Charlie Mussel White, and a long list of blues greats that came for Big Joe Turners weekly blues night . Many of the Blues bands of the 60’s and 70’s were among the regulars who played the Corral. Her main influences include friend and mentor Etta James, Topanga neighbor Taj Mahal, Koko Taylor, and BB King. Those same influences are recognizable in her vocal and writing style.Deb studied music at UCLA, and later had a successful career as a studio musician/vocalist, performing on numerous national commercials for television, as well as background vocals on several albums. Her voice was the lead vocal for the award winning Las Vegas show “Splash”. Singer, songwriter, lead vocalist, Deb Ryder returned to, and settled down to her blues roots when she met her husband, bassist Ric Ryder. Ric, a long time blues enthusiast and performer, encouraged Deb to write and sing the blues. Together they formed their band, The Bluesryders, and began playing local clubs, and blues festivals.For Deb Ryder, blues is life, it’s the air she breathes, and when you hear her sing it, you know it’s true!