"Joni Mitchell meets Lucille Ball"
"Folk music that won't bore even the anti-folkies among you."
"The female answer to Tom Lehrer"
Deb Seymour performs whimsical comedic original songs & classic folk-rock covers.
She plays at wineries, festivals, house concerts, cafes and listening rooms. Deb plays locally in her home state of Washington state eight months a year and tours nationally four months a year. She is a skilled guitarist and singer who has won numerous songwriting awards. Deb has four albums of original material out and is currently working on the 5th. She looks forward to talking to you and seeing if she is a fit for your venue or special event :-)
Bio
Tagline:
Whimsical Comedic Original Folk
About Deb:
Embark on a musical journey with Seattle's eclectic singer-songwriter, Deb Seymour, whose lyrical canvas paints a vivid tapestry of hitch-hiking chickens, tango-dancing Martians, and even the unexpected realm of colonoscopies. Seamlessly blending whimsy with profound insights, Deb captivates audiences with her clever turns of phrase and impeccable guitar artistry, evoking laughter and touching the heartstrings in equal measure.
A local gem in Washington State, Deb graces festivals, cafes, and wineries with her enchanting performances. Beyond the Pacific Northwest, she takes her talent on the road, touring nationally for 3-5 months annually. In 2022, her musical odyssey spanned Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, California, and Utah.
Seymour's creative prowess extends to four original CDs released under the Herkimer Productions label, showcasing the depth and diversity of her musical repertoire.
For those unable to attend live shows, Deb generously shares her art through a popular livestream titled "Brunch W/ Deb," broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube every Sunday. Whether on tour or at home, this virtual gathering transcends borders, attracting devoted "Deb-Heads" from the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Israel, and Australia.
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Concert Set-Up
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Large Concert Venue:: 1 vx mic, 1 di, 1 monitor, 1 stool needed
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Small Concert Venue: Deb can bring a small PA if necessary
(Deb uses a Bose Stick w/ 4 channel input) -
House Concerts: No PA usually necessary
Live Streaming Gear
From Home Studio:
Audio:
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MLX990 vx mic,
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Shure SM57 Instrument Mic
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Mackie Pro FX mixer
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Scarlett Focus Rite Audio Interface
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Mac Computer
Video:
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MOKOSE 4K@30fps USB Cameras
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Two camera set up available
Lights:
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Ring light
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Clamp lights,
Sets:
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Blue, dark green or white brick backdrops.
Broadcast Software:
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OBS
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Ecamm
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Facebook Live Producer
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Restream
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Streamyard
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Streamlabs
Mobile:
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iPhone 11
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Tripod
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Can only single stream to one destination with this set-up
Discography
Sample Tracks
Recent Venues
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Laveen Folk Festival (Phoenix, AZ)
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Egan's Ballard Jam House (Seattle, WA)
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One Broadway Collaborative (Lawrence, MA)
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Parish Center For The Arts (Westford, MA)
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Tucson Folk Festival (Tucson, AZ)
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Arizona Live Music Co-op (Phoenix, AZ)
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Tinte Cellars (Seattle, WA)
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Idyllwild Songwriters Festival (Idyllwild, CA)
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Tumbleweed Music Festival (Richland, WA)
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Songwriters In Seattle (Seattle, WA)
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New Avenue Cafe (Havertown, PA)
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Our Community Cup (Springfield, PA)
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Xfest Folk Festival (Telford, PA)
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Couth Buzzard Books (Seattle)
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C & P Coffee Company (Seattle)
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Sigilio Cellars (Chelan, WA)
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Grumpy D's Coffeehouse (Seattle)
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Hoh River Brewing (Tumwater, WA)
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Book Passage (Corte Madera, CA)
Awards
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2023 Song of the Year-(Round 4- Semi-Finalist) "Trying To Write A Love Song" (un-released)
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2023 Song of the Year (Round 3- Top Five): "Sometimes You Gotta Wear Boots"
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2020 Song Of The Year: "Twelve Shades Of Blue"
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2019 Song Of The Year : "Chrissie's Hair"
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2018 Great American Song Contest: "Colonoscopy"
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2018 International Songwriting Competition: "Colonoscopy"
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2018 Song Of The Year: "Colonoscopy"
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2013 Tumbleweed Music Festival: "Girders of Steel"
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2011 Great American Song Contest: "Mama Wears A Hard Hat"
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2011 Song of the Year: "Mama Wears A Hard Hat"
Radio
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KBCS 91.3 Bellevue
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KGNU 88.5 Boulder
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KDRT 95.7 Davis
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KXCI 91.3 Tucson
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KZYX 90.7 & 91.5FM Chicago
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KSER 90.7 Lynnwood
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KAOS 89.3 Olympia
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WTBQ 93.5 FM Warwick, NY
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KLCC 89.7 Eugene, OR
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KPIG 107.5 Freedom, CA
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Folk Radio Notebook