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DEBI SMITH IN CONCERT:
Debi Smith has been a folk music staple for nearly four decades, and she continues to enchant with her soaring soprano voice and uplifting songs on tour. The thrill of Smith's live performances lies in their stunning versatility. A multi-instrumentalist as well as a gifted singer, Smith displays complete control over her range of instruments, which includes a guitar and a bodhran -- an Irish hand drum that has become a signature component of her concerts. The impressive variety makes her shows wildly diverse and unpredictable, but throughout it all her radiant voice remains a constant. A seasoned performer with a knack for connecting with audiences, Smith's live shows leave ticket buyers glowing with positive energy long after the stage lights dim.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Folk singer-songwriter Debi Smith began her music career in the '80s performing with her sister Megan Smith as The Smith Sisters. Together they released five albums of old-time bluegrass music that featured traditional arrangements and stunning harmonies. In 1994 Smith joined Four Bitchin' Babes, an all-female group known for their satirical folk tunes, and went on to record seven albums with them. Her rise continued in 1995 with the release of her solo debut album In My Dreams. Her lyricism -- which combines gorgeous imagery with thoughtful sentiment -- has earned her Mid-Atlantic, Billboard, and ASCAP songwriting awards. She has also received several Wammie (Washington Area Music) Awards, including wins for Best Contemporary Vocalist and Album. In 2013 Smith announced she would be releasing a duo of holiday albums. The first, 2013's Hits & Holidays, celebrated occasions as mainstream as Mother's Day and as offbeat as Collector Car Appreciation Day. She followed it up with 2014's If I Were An Angel, an album comprised exclusively of Christmas songs. A renowned performer known for her warmth and energy, Smith continues to wow on tour with With her diverse talents and ecclectic catalog.
The National Mens Chorus was basically fairly dreadful. About the same as an untrained high school glee club. Debi Smith, who has a beautiful voice, was WAY over-amped. That distortion was especially noticeable on the high notes. She doesn't need to be amped really at all, or certainly not anywhere near that much!
What a joy it was to listen to Debi and her sister Meagan sing some old favorites and some tunes we hadn't heard. They even brought mom, dad and Tom Paxton to the stage. It was a great evening.
Lovely, interesting and funny performance. Delightful to see the sisters together again.
