Debra Arlyn

Saturday, September 26th — Rhythms Stage — 9 PM

DEBRA ARLYN, Portland Music Awards “Best Female Artist of the Year”, continues  to gain industry acclaim as one of Portland’s most established independent artists with her new CD ‘Tomorrow Another Day’.

With several awards under her belt, including ‘Honorable Mention’ in both the John-Lennon Songwriting Contest and Billboard’s World Songwriting Contest, winning the ‘06 ‘Singer/Songwriter Award’, Runner-up at the ‘Winery Music Awards’ sponsored by Best Buy & ifanz.com, and being listed on the annual ‘Top Hot Unsigned Artists’ from LA’s Music Connection Magazine, Debra’s music continues to be recognized on a national level. Her music has been in the films ‘Clear Cut’, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on the Sundance Channel, and ‘Valley of Angels’ which won ‘Best Feature Film’ at the NY International Film Festival. Legendary producer Marta Kauffman of ‘Friends’ fame, handpicked Debra’s song “Why Can’t We Start Over?” to be featured on the CW TV show ‘Related’.

Debra’s live show continues to rock with the addition of her 6 piece band with horns. Past touring has brought Debra to The Hotel Café in LA, NEMO showcase in Boston, NACA College showcase in Reno, Humphrey’s By the Bay in San Diego, and The Bite of Oregon, Bite of Seattle, and Taste of Tacoma music festivals. Debra also performed at14 NW Border Stores, and over 30 college campuses on the West Coast. Not only is Debra’s music currently being played on over 50 college radio stations, but Debra has cultivated relationships with Oregon’s top Hot AC & AAA Radio stations, including 105.1 KRSK The Buzz, 104.7 KDUK and KINK 102fm. Now with the addition of 6,000 fans through Ilike.com , Facebook, and over 100,000  Myspace plays, as well as reviews in national publications, Debra’s music is far outreaching her homegrown grasp.

Debra has come a long way since winning Clear-channels 2003 ‘Oregon Idol’ contest and competing for the ‘American Idol TV show. Gifted with an exceptional voice, and mesmerizing stage presence. There is no doubt DEBRA ARLYN  has all the makings of a truly remarkable artist.

"Arlyn's release is filled with dramatic R&B-influenced piano pop that makes ample use of her vocal chops, positioning the angelic singer as a potential heiress to Christina Aguileras throne."
- LA MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE

"Arlyn has what ultimately counts, writing and delivering a good, honest song.  That marks Arlyn as a talent to watch. For a young artist shooting for the mainstream moon, she doesn't slip into cheesy musical resolutions or lyric cliches."
- THE OREGONIAN

"Confident and self-assured singer/songwriter/keyboardist Debra Arlyn demonstrates a sense of maturity and poise that takes most performers years to cultivate. Arlyn is always in control of her instrument and utilizes it to great effect. She exhibites the talent of a seasoned pro."
- ALL-ACCESS MAGAZINE

"Between her sexy, soulful, infintely accessible (and, thankfully, unassisted by auto-tune) croon and her whitebread good looks, Arlyn could successfully become a pop diva."
- SPLENDID MAGAZINE