Latest Release! Still Dreamin' - a lovely collection of 14 jazz favorites and hopefully soon to be favorites. A very special project that started out to be a feature for baritone ukulele and wound up being a healing musical journey. CD includes all tunes on a Flash Drive that can be played in your car or computer.
Tunes include:
- Cry Me a River
- Dream a Little Dream
- Since I fell for You
- Sugar Standing in the Rain
- Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
- Exactly Like You
- Teach Me Tonight
- Ain’t Misbehavin
- That’s My Desire
- Try A Little Tenderness
- I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
- Old Rockin Chair
- There’ll Be Some Changes Made
- Memories of You
A great aspect of this recording is the quality of the musicians who accompany Debbie on this journey.
While Deb played rhythm primarily on all songs but one with baritone, Brad Davis added bass and played incredible lead licks on baritone uke. Brad was with Marty Stuart for 14 years and with Billy Bob Thornton for 18 and has a stunning studio where most sessions occurred. Dave Stanley and Bob Gentry also added some wonderful Bass. Dave was a top session player in Dallas, played with Delbert McClinton, Dolly Parton, many many more. Bob toured with the great Tom Jones. Keyboard players include Ron Clinton and Lewis Stephens. Lewis was with Freddie King for 16 years and his current band, Blood Brothers, has had the top blues record on Billboard and iTunes recently. Colin Beasley added hammered dulcimer and Tanner Leonardo a bit of vibes. John Simmons played Harmonica and last but not least, Andrew Hardin added stunning lead uke as Deb played guitar on one tune.
$20 for CD and flashdrive, includes Shipping and Handling!
“You hit it outta the park! Well sung, great chestnuts, superb backing players and a top notch package! It's very soothing and so reminiscent of bygone times.” John Lomax III
“Still Dreamin’” features a wonderful selection of standards and your strumming and vocals are lovely. “Cry Me A River” is especially moody and beautiful.” Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music
A Treasury of Tunes for Fretted Dulcimer
Over 60 songs, tablature, lyrics, and tips for all levels of playing expertise. The CD includes all of the songs to help you learn while building your repertoire. Only $27.95 plus $6 S&H!
"...With the publication of “A Treasury of Tunes for the Fretted Dulcimer,” Deb has provided just what the doctor ordered — a road map to learning to play naturally, and at one’s own pace. The book is filled with encouraging and practical advice on every facet of learning to play the dulcimer, starting with the very basics and building on the positive results you are certain to achieve very quickly."
-Neal Walters review in Dulcimer Players News
Do you love music, the sweet, honey-sweet sounds of lazy strings humming harmonious chords to the night, but you have three stubby fingers and a left toe on each hand?
Then the dulcimer or ukulele could be for you! In a time when so much popular music is created with computers and electronics, join me on a refreshing journey to learn more about the rich analog sounds of the descendants of zithers and other stringed instruments belonging to the musical tapestry of the American landscape.
Deb, wearing a coral-colored blouse and scarf, plays a fretted dulcimer resting on her lap.
Deb Porter has proven that the ukulele and country music were made for each other.
— Jumpin' Jim Beloff
Debbie has always been a good singer and player, but as a teacher, she is one of my favorites.
— David Schnaufer