July 8, 2023

Hi Friends!

I hope your summer is starting off great! The latest album Backbone was released in March of 2023 and I’m really excited about all the great radio play and reviews it’s been receiving.  Here’s a few highlights below!  You can buy a CD from from the website and at shows and there are digital download cards available by contacting me directly or at shows!

Radio Play:

Blues Music Radio Chart – reached #2 for Blues and #1 for Blues/Rock in April 2023 and has remained in the top 50 since then.  It was #1 on the PA roots music chart for April and May and has remained in the top 6 since then.

Living Blues Radio Chart – in the top #25 albums for April and May 2023

Press Review Quotes:

“Callahan blends timely probing lyrical content with classic blues all served up with her fiery take no prisoners power. Callahan’s voice packs a hefty punch with just a hint of urbane gravel while her smooth vibrato smooths those edges into an endlessly inviting package.”

Matt R. Lohr – Living Blues Magazine

“Backbone is another winner from Deb Callahan, who remains one of the most compelling vocalists in the blues and soul genres, a voice to be reckoned with in the coming years.”

 — Graham Clarke – Blues Bytes

“The variety of musical material on Backbone snakes stealthily from soul to funk to blues rock with one constant: the exceptional vocals of Deb Callahan“. “The lady combines the attributes of skilled songwriting, a deep appreciation of American roots music, along with her powerfully affecting vocals”

–—Randall Parrish, Vivascene 

“Backbone swings and grooves from the first note to the last, powered by Callahan’s powerful voice and some extremely sweet playing from her road tested all-star band.  This is very likely one of the best albums you’ll hear this year; completely irresistible.”

—-Hot Wax Album Review- The Rock Doctor

“Callahan has carved a niche for herself up and down the East Coast.  Now it’s time for the rest of the USA/Canada to appreciate her modern, clever lyrics that mostly stay clear of the tired old blues themes”.

—Richard Skelly, Blues Music Magazine