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Debe Welch

SUCCESS IS A STATE OF MIND!

About Me

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******************************************************I SUPPORT MUSICIANS IN AND AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA!!!I’m a co-producer of "Into The Light," an Indie film that has been submitted to the Sundance Film Festival. Check it out at http://www.intothelightfilm.com. I’m also an investor for Broadway in Chicago. "The Sparrow" opens October 3, 2007 at the Apollo Theater.**************************************************** **WINNER OF THE "BEST OF THE BURBS" AWARDS 2003-2006 (www.nitelife.org)****************************************** *************I am a Chicago singer/songwriter and have been a professional musician and songwriter for over 20 years. I am a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). I moonlight as a studio musician and back-up singer, and divide my time jamming, gigging and offering insight to several local groups. My band and I play regularly in the Chicago area.******************************************************S ome other bits of information: I was raised in a home filled with music. I am one of 6 children and the only one that plays an instrument or sings. My late step-Dad loved music and knew many country artists such as Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. He even co-wrote a song with Buck. My step-Dad was a huge influence on me. I signed my first record contract at the age of 17 with Kiderian Records, a Chicago based record label. I also played in several Chicago area bands, including Witness, a Christian band from the mid 80’s.************************************************* ***** Debe’s studio buddies--as she affectionately refers to as ’her Drones’--are featured on her CD "Crazy". That talent consists of Bobby "One Take" Mielcarski on drums and backup vocals, Rob "Birdman" Matz on bass, Rich Matz on lead guitar, Jack Mazzenga on lead and rhythm guitars, mandolin and banjo. The newest member of the band is Andreanna Moravec who plays the meanest electric violin. She will be featured on the new CD.*******************************************************De be’s debut CD "Not The Way I Planned" is a wonderful collection of acoustic pop-rock ballads. With smooth vocals, tight harmonies and haunting melodies, her songs will play through your head repeatedly. Debe’s second CD "Crazy" was released in June 2002. It’s a vibrant and upbeat album with more rock tunes mixed in among poignant ballads. An unplugged acoustic CD and a new studio CD are due out in 2008. That is, if all goes well...***************************************************** ***************************************************


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Your Birthdate: November 7

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Member Since: 2/5/2006
Band Website: debewelch.com
Band Members: DEBE WELCH: vocals & guitar - ANDREANNA MORAVEC: electric violin & keyboards - BOBBY MIELCARSKI: drums & backup vocals I Promise (Live)
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Influences: TOO MANY TO NAME THEM ALL, BUT SOME ARTISTS & MUSICIANS I ADMIRE ARE...Fleetwood Mac - Lindsay Buckingham - Aimee Mann - Sam Phillips - Al Green - The Beatles - Elton John - Phil Keaggy - Amy Grant - Everything Motown - Diana Ross - Led Zeppelin - Jeff Buckley - Mark Zeus - The Doors - The Rolling Stones - Shawn Colvin - Sarah McLachlan - Alice Peacock - Heart - Elvis - Michael W. Smith - Jonatha Brooke - Ellen Rosner - Keith Green - Fiona Apple - Karen Carpenter - Samantha Twigg Johnson - Brandi Carlile - Wilco - Merle Haggard - Bobby Vinton (go figure) - Mel Torme - Rich Matz - Rob Matz - Ken Rossiter - Jack Mazzenga - and of course, my drummer Bobby Mielcarski, and my violinist Andreanna Moravec
Sounds Like: ***I don't believe a cd should cost more than $10 and that INCLUDES shipping! Thanks for supporting me*** ***I Think I Sound Like Debe Welch...except after a long night out and little sleep...then I sound like Johnny Cash tee hee
Record Label: Dogpaw Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

IN MEMORY OF BAILEY

Today is the 2 year anniversary of the death of my dog, Bailey. He will never be forgotten. I love him and I miss him everyday.   Bailey 1991-2006...
Posted by Debe Welch on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:16:00 PST

KNUTE ROCKNE: ALL AMERICAN

I am proud to announce the world premiere opening of our new musical, Knute Rockne, All American which chronicles the life of the beloved Notre Dame icon Knute Rockne. The legendary football coac...
Posted by Debe Welch on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:50:00 PST

WHO SIGNED MY GUITAR?

There are 45 signatures on my guitar. It is a Bentley and it's fully functional and playable. It is signed by the following country artists... Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Charlie Daniels, ...
Posted by Debe Welch on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:15:00 PST

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I get these emails from my niece. She's 13. I usually respond, because I think they're funny...and I enjoy getting to know things about her...so here is another quiz about getting to know unimportant ...
Posted by Debe Welch on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:35:00 PST

MY MARTIN GUITAR

I was just curious if this has ever happened to anyone. I was practicing with my band last night and my amp started a horrible feedback. I wasn’t close to the amp at that moment, but my guitar w...
Posted by Debe Welch on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:17:00 PST

4 THINGS ABOUT ME

     4 Things you may not have known....        Four jobs I have had in my life:     1. Car hop at Dog-n-Suds     2. Landscaper f...
Posted by Debe Welch on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:46:00 PST

FALL IS HERE!!

Today it's actually cooler than it has been all last week. It's supposed to get back into the 70's and I will really miss the summer days, but I do admit that the nice cool breeze is refreshing!...
Posted by Debe Welch on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:31:00 PST

OCTOBER HEATWAVE

After an unusually hot week in October, the Chicago Marathon was cancelled after 4 hours. Those who were determined to continue were encouraged to walk the remaining miles. One Michigan man died and a...
Posted by Debe Welch on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:21:00 PST

REMEMBERING TEDDY

A year ago I blinked, And when I opened my eyes I found it was today. Not much is different and not much has changed.   And I’ll blink again,   and today will be yesterday,   A d...
Posted by Debe Welch on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:31:00 PST

YUMMY!!!

I am digging those new Raspberry M&M’s...    ...
Posted by Debe Welch on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:10:00 PST