DEBRA DEVI
https://debradevi.com/
If you love “dreamy blues/rock and blistering psychedelic jams” (Relix), you’re in for an exciting ride with Debra Devi and her powerhouse band. Devi blends soulful vocals with soaring guitar work that’s earned comparisons to Samantha Fish and Susan Tedeschi. American Blues Scene calls Devi “one of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists.” Vintage Guitar praises her “Hendrix-style jams and atmospheric slide guitar.” JamBase says she’s “a supersonic fret-burner who also writes hauntingly memorable songs.”
Based in Jersey City, Devi’s band includes Kevin Jones (bass), John Roccesano (drums) and a rotating cast of top NYC-area keyboard players. Her passion for the blues inspired her to write The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John), which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music.
KATIE HENRY
https://katiehenrymusic.com/
Katie Henry is a force of nature in the blues-rock world—a multi-instrumentalist whose soulful vocals and sharp songwriting feel both timeless and refreshingly modern. While her rise on the international stage seems like a whirlwind, her journey is rooted in a refusal to stand still—defined by a constant, intentional push toward the next creative horizon.
A proud artist on the prestigious Ruf Records roster, Katie has quickly built a formidable discography. Her 2022 label debut, On My Way, skyrocketed to the Top 10 of the Billboard Blues Chart, while her latest release, Get Goin’ (2024)—produced by blues titan Bernard Allison—showcases a “runaway talent” (Classic Rock Magazine) at the peak of her powers. Whether she’s slinging her rare blue Mustang guitar or commanding the keys, Katie’s live show is an alchemical blend of New Jersey soul and New York City grit.
Having shared the stage with icons like John Mayall, Molly Tuttle, and Sister Sparrow, and fresh off the massive Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, Katie is now captivating audiences on her own terms. Her recent headline tour of Europe solidified what fans already knew: Katie Henry is not just a rising star, but a definitive voice in the future of American roots music.