Deborah Magone

" This is one of the best ass kicking blues rock Cd's I've heard since Zeppelin. I'm struck by the versatility in her voice, Deborah can tear it up like Janis Joplin & Ann Wilson (Heart), turn around & give you chills with some Gospel or just a soft Ballad. Just a Great CD from beginning to end ! "
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DEBORAH MAGONE
“Rock & Kick Your Ass Blues”®
www.deborahmagone.com


" I get CD's from many major blues labels on a regular basis. Deborah Magone's-Alternate Realities ROCKS & the acoustic tunes are soulful & pretty. ..... The best CD I have received in a long, long time. " - Brother Wease, 95.1 FOX, Clear Channel Radio, Roch., NY

PRESS RELEASE
1/2013
Rochester Native Returns from Los Angeles With LA Music Award
DEBORAH MAGONE is a Rochester, NY based original blues rock artist currently receiving international exposure and airplay, stretching from the United States into Canada, Australia, France, the UK & Asia since her “ New Artist” consideration at the 54th GRAMMYS.
Last year Deborah attended the LA MUSIC AWARDS in November where she received Producers Choice Award for “Best Female Rock Musician 2012” and was a nominee for " Best Rock Album" (Alternate Realities) and " Best Music Video” (It’s All About Money). She and her band were 1 of 7 bands picked from over 10,000 submissions to perform live for the event at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, California. Producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, The Who, Heart etc.) was in attendance and expressed interest in producing Deborah’s next cd .
Deborah’s cd “Alternate Realities” consists of twelve original songs and a combination of her high-energy guitar playing, powerful vocals & heartfelt lyrics accompanied by her band on all but a few soulful acoustic tunes.
Her previous cd “Deborah Magone, Blues Boogie & more….” was only mildly marketed yet voted #1 blues cd by listeners of WDYN independent radio in Rochester, NY. A cut from that cd “Habit With You” (written by Deborah & Michael Carter) was voted #1 song on the playlist by the same listeners. Another cut “Forever” was a favorite & given extensive airplay in Asia!
Deborah’s newest music video “It’s All About Money” was up for 55th GRAMMY consideration . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiu87PvuhVY
She performs solo acoustically in addition to her blues rock group The Deborah Magone Band.
Listen at www.deborahmagone.com
For more information, promo requests, press quotes and upcoming performances or to set up an interview w/ Deborah please contact Deborah:
JoMama Music Publishing / BMI
POB 16235
Rochester, NY 14616
585 - 943-7628

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Blues Blast Magazine
Featured Blues Review 1 of 6

Deborah Magone – Alternate Realities
www.DeborahMagone.Com
Time: 48:45
If you have a soft spot for pretty women wielding a Les Paul guitar cranking out high-voltage riffs that give you an instant rush, than you can add Deborah Magone’s Alternate Realities to your playlist.
Magone wastes no time in announcing her entrance to the blues rock world. Opening track “Clean Up Woman” reminds you of Chicago’s own Joanna Connor with its greasy slide attack that can cut through a laser beam.
The thunder continues to roar in “It’s All About Money” only to get a softer edge in the following song “One Love.” Soft edges or not, a wall of sound effect is something Magone prefers in this material to grab a listener interest.
One reviewer describes her as “Janis Joplin with a guitar” which may or may not be true if you think Magone’s vocal abilities compare to the late singer. No doubt she can shout out the lyrics with the effect of a person going under for the last time.
Alternate Realties can’t be considered as just a blues CD only.
Magone is primarily a rocker and like the generations of rockers that came before her she acknowledges the blues but uses it as a backdrop for the style of hard rock that she creates. When she launches into acoustic material “One Love” and “Forever,” it’s a short detour from the Marshall amp over-driven comfort zone she lives in. It’s something to be thankful for.
But you would not necessarily like to see Deborah drop the electrical
baggage to pursue being a solo acoustic act. Magone’s songwriting is solid. Though the songs won’t win any awards for lyrical complexities, it’s the way Deborah sings the words that hits a bulls-eye in the soul.
Listening to “It’s Alright” gives a feeling you’ve heard this
number before as it seems to come from the past somewhere.
The vocal delivery really hits the mark with Magone’s own “Queen Bee.”
In this case her guitar playing is riding shotgun.
She gets help from guitarist Joey Tuchrello in the rockin two-step “No More.” The ship steers into gospel-styled waters with “All I Need” which would be the perfect song to play at a funeral to wish the deceased into a better life.
The dark clouds disappear and soon Magone is unleashing her pulverizing assault once again. Tuchrello’s guitar solos and riffs abound in the straight forward rocker “It’s A Sin” with Magone more or less shouting/talking through the lyrics.
Her “One World” with its no nonsense shuffle gallop can easily draw the praises from Bonnie Raitt who would give anything to
play and shout like the she-devil Deborah is.
What helps matters especially is that Magone keeps the energy levels high. Sure there is acoustic numbers thrown in the mix. Since they move at a fair speed, the temperatures don’t instantly drop.
“Rain Rain” is the perfect precursor to the ending track “Aint No Mistake.” If you’re looking for that bluest electrical moment, this could very well be it with Magone pouring her heart into both guitar playing and singing.
It is that good.
By no means is Magone a traditionalist. Folks who wish to tread on quieter waters will probably run for the hills given the lady’s lust for grabbing the music by the throat and strangling it like it needs to be woken up.
But you have to give credit to Magone. Compared to other darlings of theindustry, Magone is her own woman and if she’s willing to kick things up a few notches to get the blues some recognition, than the lady has done her job.

Reviewer Gary Weeks is a contributing writer.
He resides in Marietta, GA. - Blues Blast Magazine

“Switching from loops to sailing solos w/ just her guitar to keep her afloat, Magone rocked it hard. Between her own self-penned goodies & some select covers , Magone never strayed too far from the blue notes, frying the frets of her guitar - and my soul - with a vicious slide. “ - Frank De Blase City Newspaper/Concert Review, Rochester, NY - CIty Newspaper Rochester, NY

" Whimsical to whalloping, Blues,Boogie & More " - LA Reader, Los Angeles, CA

"A lady who's been rocking Rochester ..... gets a whole lotta respect in our area,... an
army of fans in her back pocket.... wherever her powerhouse voice takes her. Check her
out!"
- Michelle Picardo, Freetime Magazine

"A lady who's been rocking Rochester ..... gets a whole lotta respect in our area,... an
army of fans in her back pocket.... wherever her powerhouse voice takes her. Check her
out!"
- Michelle Picardo, Freetime Magazine

"You must hear this high spirited artist in person to truly appreciate what a gift she has for all of us.....for our times and in our lives." The quality of her voice resonates into the depths of your heart in ways that cannot be contained on a digital CD. "
- Anthony & Mary Lipnicki The Mustard Seed Inn , Andover, NY - Anthony Lipnicki

"You must hear this high spirited artist in person to truly appreciate what a gift she has for all of us.....for our times and in our lives." The quality of her voice resonates into the depths of your heart in ways that cannot be contained on a digital CD. "
- Anthony & Mary Lipnicki The Mustard Seed Inn , Andover, NY - Anthony Lipnicki

".......a holistic spiritual gutbucket organic blues Goddess, and quite possibly the only one in the world......." - Paul Blackburn - Jazz / Blues Artist , Rochester, NY - Paul Blackburn

".......a holistic spiritual gutbucket organic blues Goddess, and quite possibly the only one in the world......." - Paul Blackburn - Jazz / Blues Artist , Rochester, NY - Paul Blackburn

"Janis Joplin with a guitar..." - RIT SportZone Producer Mark Fragale

"Janis Joplin with a guitar..." - RIT SportZone Producer Mark Fragale

" I get CD's from many major blues labels on a regular basis. Also Americana artists. .....( Alternate Realities ) ROCKS & the acoustic tunes are soulful & pretty. ..... the best CD I have received in a long, long time. " Brother Wease, 95.1 FOX, Clear Channel Radio, Rochester , NY - Brother Wease, 95.1 FOX, Clear Channel Radio, Rochester , NY