Here are a couple of photos from my extensive tour earlier this year. The first, on the rooftop at the Women's Festival in Long Beach - and the second from the Living Room in New York City. Notice how the hair is LONGER.

I've taken some time off touring in order to finsh the long anticipated record we are creating. Chasing Lunatics is soon to be released! I know I keep saying that - but really, we are putting on the finishing touches and it is sounding GREAT. Stay posted.

What else? I am moving and expanding my studio! I am thrilled and will provide more details soon.

Get ready for the Fall Equinox on September 23 at 2:47AM PST. It's a time to meditate on staying balanced - along with the hours of the day. The day and night will be equal in time/length on the 23rd and 24th - so take a breath and stay centered!

Los Angeles, CA

6-13-03
There is a lovely full moon in the sky and the clouds have finally cleared here in L.A. New York was fantastic - even in the rain, rain, rain. My show at The Living Room went famously. I played on the piano that Norah played on and, even with the B natural key bumping into the the Bb string, it was great fun. One friend flew in from Los Angeles and surprised me. I ate WELL, saw the museums, walked through Central Park, took dance class with Luigi and saw the excellent Thoroughly Modern Millie. Go see it if you can!
We are mixing the record and finalizing the art work. Soon! Thanks to those of you who wrote to respond to the newsletter. I am glad you had fun with it and I hope you are practicing those polyrhythms! I was recently interviewed by Dr. John M. Zeigler and the article is posted now at pianoeducation.org. Have a happy summer solstice - official Summer begins on June 21st at 11:10 AM (PST) when the sun leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. We can honor the longest day of the year (when we are the closest to the sun) by celebrating passion and success. (oh yeah, and look for fairies in the fields on the night before!)

Los Angeles, CA

5-31-03
I can't believe it's the last day of May already! June is always a good month. Schools rapping up, vacations starting. Plus, I like the word it self "JUNE". It's fun to say.
Also, The DebPop News - (to inspire, educate and entertain )is out! Hope you all like it. Please subscribe here on the site. I am readying myself for the Big Apple and am mixing mixing mixing the record. More later and Happy June!

Los Angeles, CA

5-8-03
Going to New York for a show at The Living Room in June! (see the gigs page) Also, learning to play the clarinet, recording and writing...

Los Angeles, CA

5-1-03
Just back from Jazz Fest in New Orleans. It's difficult to put it into words. So much happened. So many great things to report. Infact, the whole trip has inspired me to start a new section on my site called essays.

Let's see, words... radio, amazing non-stop music, hot jazz, love, friends, yummy food, perfect weather,colorful kites, blowing bubbles, Bob Dylan, Fats Domino,an abundance of Nevilles, grand pianos, slide guitars, mango freezes, Orchesta De La Papaya, all night dancing, Amasa Miller, WWOZ, Cajun songs, Creole people, The french Quarter, international taxi drivers, the Mayor, MoFest, the Mississippi River. I mean, so much to talk about!

But to keep true to the news page, first and foremost I will mention my American radio debut. Bill Berry and Tom Morgan at WWOZ invited me down to the station for an interview about the benefit I was playing for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. It's a great and much needed organization that provides health services to some of the best musicians on the planet. I was performing at the beneift at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in the French Quarter (along with Allen Toussaint and others) and they had me into the studio to talk about the event. At 1:05 (CT) on April 29th, Tom popped in my CD (Chasing Lunatics) and spun Pollinate Me. He said, "I've always wished someone would say that to me!". The phone rang and listeners called the station to find out where they could but the record. We talked about the benefit and then I played "That Married Man". My publisher and good friend, David Hirshland (Bug Music) was there smiling and taking photos. It was quite a good time and the event that night was terrific. I played in the Ballad Room and sold out of CDS. It felt great to be doing something so possitive for the community.

For more stories and reflections on Jazz Fest, see the "essays" page.

Los Angeles, CA

4-22-03
Had a great time playing piano at Lunaria- honoring legendary songwriter Vic Mizzy (The Addams Family and Green Acres, amoung many more). Thanks Denise Bradley, Phil Swann, Randy Sharp and Harriet Schock for a great writer's round. Now I pack and fly to New Orleans! I will do my first American radio interview on friday night. Have a lovely Earth Day.

Los Angeles, CA

4-19-03
I just got back from the gig at the Call to Arts Festival. It was great seeing so many friends and musicians there. A lovely day and great sound, and some woman got up on the stage with me while I was playing Athena. I'm still not sure what that was all about. I had a little Cecilia jam with the announcer - that was fun. Good dancers in the audience too!

Records, records, records. My first CD, which has been released secondly, has been released! Does that make sense? Anyway the story is this: Two CDs...chasing lunatics... and the wheel. They are here and at CDbaby. com (better deal here).

In other news, I am playing Monday at an SGA night and am looking forward to playing a grand piano. The whole thing got me thinking about bringing a keyboard to New Orleans this week, as well as my guitar. I know Jazz Fest is going ot make me want to play piano! Can't wait. I'll play my piano songs for my first gig in the French Quarter. April 29th. (Check the gig page). Have a happy Easter and check back when you can.

Santa Monica, CA

3-27-03
Thanks to all of you who came out tonight to 14 Below for the show. What about that cool fog machine? Also, did you dig those groovy choreographed lights? I've got a video of the show and my goal is to get a song or two up on the site. Check back in a week or two and maybe it'll be up!

Austin, Texas

3-18-03
I just returned from a great trip and tour in Austin for the annual South By South West Music Fest. Thanks to Jeff Harlan at The Lucky Lounge for booking me at your great venue and to my publisher David Hirshland for helping me navigate the extraordinay event. I heard inspiring music, distributed 9 pounds of CDs and sat on the dock of the bay and found time to pass out Peace Rally flyers. Austin is a fabulous town and I will never forget the friendly people I met at my show. Check out Jeff's good site at Women in Rock

Songs of Love

11-10-02
I've been writing songs for children through the Songs Of Love Foundation. We create personalized songs for chronically and terminally ill children and young adults. If you know of a sick child who needs a song, or are interested in getting involved, write me or visit Songs Of Love.

Happy Halloween

10-31-02
I just sang and played guitar for the brave children at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. They are courageous kids are very sick with cancer and other illnesses. I sang in Spanish and in English and made up songs for each one of them. This is one of my favorite things to do and I will do more of it in the future. Please visit The Neil Bogart Foundation and you can get involved too!.

Models Guild Talent!

9-23-02
I just signed a one year contract with the commercial and theatrical talent agent Models Guild Talent. The acting auditions are fun and I have met nice people in acting classes around town. You can check us out at MGT

The didipop website launches!

8-29-02
We just got the beginnings of the didipop site up and running. Check back soon for music, games and information. The didipop show is coming soon!!!! Come visit us at didipop.com and write to Didi.

September Gigs

You can hear me play some songs at 14 Below in conjunction with The Songwriters Guild of America. You can check them out at www.songwriters.org page. Also, I was selected to play at the Song Expo 2002. You can learn more about times, dates and locations on the GIGS page.

7-24-02
I just returned from a great trip to Belize in Central America. I played on the island of San Pedro with Barefoot Skinney and had a great time. "That Married Man" and "Chasing Lunatics" were two of the favorite songs of the night. Thanks to all of you that were there and who have written with lovely words. Now, back home in L.A. to record and play. I'll be at Au Bon Cafe on July 27th. Come see the details on the GIGS page.

4-22-02
You can hear Deborah's "Hit Girl" on The-X Files, May 5th on FOX Television at 9:00pm. It's a gritty, sexy song about obsession and a crime. She recorded it with electric guitars and interesting effects. Listen now at: www.mp3.com/debpop

3-15-02
You can hear "Addicted" in the soon to be released feature-film, "Love Thy Neighbor". Watch for the night club scene. Listen now at: www.mp3.com/debpop

2-14-2002
If you see a Big Red Chewing Gum commercial, that's Deborah singing! When the lovers embrace in a magical kiss that transports them to the dance floor, she Oooooohis and Aaaaaahs setting the sultry mood.

9-3-2001
If you happen to see the trailer for Last Call (an independent film with Debbie Mazzar) you can here Deborah singing. She did the session in a closet at a studio in Venice Beach. You never can tell where she'll be singing next...

4-1-2000
Deborah signs with worldwide publishing deal with Bug Music in Hollywood! Check Out: www.bugmusic.com

2-12-2000
The WB Network Show, Jack and Jill, airs "The Wheel" twice. "Randi Mayem-Singer liked the song when she heard me play it on my guitar. Once recorded and produced, it worked really well in the scenes. Thanks Randi.." Listen now at: www.mp3.com/debpop

12-1-1999
You can hear Deborah's instrumental music on The Weather Channel. "Thank you Liza. At Midnight Music!" "The weather will change your life twice", said the freeway sign to Steve Martin in L.A. Story. Listen now at: www.mp3.com/weathergirl

Songwriting Tours

7-12-2001
Deborah goes on a European songwriting tour. Her favorite song from the trip is "Athena" which she will record soon. She says, "I learned that I am much more inspired on islands and in towns, as opposed to large cities. Though, it was a blast playing the coffee houses in Amsterdam."

7-23-1999
Tour to Thailand, Laos and Malaysia where she writes 15 songs including The Wheel.

The Didi Pop Show Launched for Children

6-6-2001
Deborah debuts the Didi Pop Show Live at The Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. She regularly performs for the children there with her guitar. She says," It is wonderful for me to share my music with them. This time, I did 6 quick-changes and had a good time, though it was incredibly hot out there on that black parking lot. Those kids inspire me." Listen now at:

4-15-2001
Deborah finishes the first episode of the children's television show, Didi Pop. There are 5 original songs in the pilot and she is getting great response from top writers here in L.A. The motto of the show? Any Dream Is Possible. Listen now at:

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