Reviews

“A multi-instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range, Debi Smith writes songs with the craftsmanship of an artisan and the insight of a poet A multi-instrumentalist with a three-octave vocal range, Debi Smith writes songs with the craftsmanship of an artisan and the insight of a poet”

—All Music Guide

"Smith's talents are anything but limited... heavenly"

—Billboard Magazine

“Smith is one of the most promising singer-songwriters on the contemporary American Music scene…”

--Music Hound

Well-crafted, finely honed and thoughful, blending strong visual imagery and intelligent sentiment to produce songs of uncommon sensitivity... stunning... moving... wowed the audience... nothing short of dazzling."

—The Press, Ridgefield, CT

Her three octave range is amazing, her command of multiple instruments, and her range of song styles lend variety to her performance... Debi has a personality that can make a room light up.

—Sing Out Magazine

colorful...lovely...clever... not to be missed"

—The Washington Post

Debi Smith's Red Bird Red is powerful… musically and lyrically sophisticated, and flawlessly performed by a cadre of Nashville pros. Smith's beautiful three-octave voice and penetrating songs, exploring life's bright joys and epiphanies, frustrating ambiguities, and deep losses, have a cathartic effect on the listener.”

—Dirty Linen Magazine

“Local Siren Debi Smith could sing just about any song and make your jaw drop. With her expressive and versatile voice and simple, honest songs, Debi Smith has gifts to spare.”

—The Journal Newspapers

“For me, Debi Smith represents great songs sung with a God-given voice like few others. She is pure music.”

—Tom Paxton

“Smith's latest CD is a pure piece of beauty. Smith's sound borders between folk and country... Throughout, Smith's lilting, smooth and easy to listen to voice moves the listener right along.”

—Music Monthly

“Hers is a voice that seems to reach beyond what one imagines is possible, far beyond.”

—The Gazette, Kalamazoo MI

“Debi’s originals soar with an ethereal grace and beauty.”

—The Times

“Debi’s songs include very funny songs, dead-on modern satires with real meat on them.”

—New England Folk Almanac

“As for Smith’s genre of music…she is equally at home with country…pop…folk…jazz or Irish music. She is a first-rate guitarist, accompanying a crystal-clear singing voice that has a range of at least three octaves. And she is a master of the bodhran (Irish hand drum).”

—Chapel Hill News

“When Smith displayed her humor, the audience roared with laughter. She then displayed her remarkable vocal range. Smith’s song sung to the Irish drum was stunning.”

—Grand Rapids Press

“Debi creates a mesmerizing vibe when accompanying herself on drum.”

—Los Angeles View

“Debi Smith possesses a glorious voice and stellar songwriting gifts... There are few folk performers who are not only great writers and performers, but also born with the gift of a naturally beautiful singing voice.”

—Christine Lavin

“I am always so excited to see Debi. She graces the stage in every way.

—Dar Williams

“Over the years, Smith's lovely voice has matured along with her songwriting. Her soprano has acquired a soulful edge and her ballads sound unmistakably heartfelt... impressive, both touching and eloquent.”

—The Washington Post