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Currently: Dec 3 2025
Folk singer-songwriter from Vancouver, BC ♡
Stories woven into every note, with a guitar that’s seen a few roads and a heart that’s always coming home to music.
From quiet originals to campfire requests—join the cozy circle.
Live streams on Twitch for the full vibe (Mister the Maine Coon makes cameos). twitch.tv/debrawhytemusic
June 15th, 2025:
I just updated my Youtube ( link is provided below) with video shorts of recent live streaming clips. I am working towards an Album.Do check it out and comment on the tunes you like best and help me select the songs for that album! Thank you for all your support! xoxoxoxo
From 2021-2025: Having suffered some major losses, Debra is finally re entering the music scene again. July 2023 she played an intimate Garden party and had so much fun she opened herself up to more. June 26 2024 She did a Live one hour radio interview on CFBX 92.5 on June 26 2024 which was so much fun and really encouraging that she decided to dip her toe back into on line streaming shows. She really looks forward to sharing her original music with you once again and looks forward to connecting with you!
After several Years of touring in rock bands, Debra took a break from the music industry and eventually, re-emerged as a solo Artist around the year 2000. She played many open mics and went on to perform many local shows, fundraiser's and performs live on a few local radio shows along with other recording artists and as a Featured Guest Artist.
You Can Cope Video track features the Dummer from Dream Boat Annie, Heart Kat Hendrix & Kenny Holliday on Lead Gtr .
Debra recorded her 1st solo EP in 2007 called Debra Whyte "Exposed". This Live one take studio recording managed to do very well on thebeat.fm in California. All 4 songs stayed on top of thebeat.fm acoustic charts for several months in 2007. 2 songs from that EP appear on 2 separate CD compilations called "Tea South Vol 12 and "Acoustica Volume 9" which continue to receive airplay in Canada and the US. Her song "You Can Cope" won an "Effigy Award" and the reviewers on Fame Games radio also noted what a beautiful voice she has. Her fan base is continually growing throughout Canada The US. and Europe. Although she is often vocally compared to Eva Cassidy,Debra definitely has a style that is all her own. Dr. Dean Brown was once quoted as saying "Debra with a Voice Like yours you have an obligation to sing" ...."A voice like an Angel".
In April 2008-2010 Debra Created "The Wired Bean Songwriters Showcase and Concert Series" Events which she performed at once a month, hosted and promoted in North Vancouver. This Event provided a wonderful opportunity for seasoned artists to showcase their music in the only listening venue in town. In just 10 months time, this venue made the Top 50 Best Live Music Clubs in Canada Voted by CBC Radio 3 all due to Debra's hard work and dedication to her fellow artists and local music community.
"More Than Just A Kiss" is a sample of the new material she is working on.
2024/25 may be the year for the release of her New Album!
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“Debra Whyte Music "From the heart to the heart - she is my Tonic! - Tim Deane”
Tim Deane - Musician
“I'm so impressed how your voice creates such interesting melodies over very minimalistic chord use I wouldn't worry too much about guitar technique your voice is your instrument.....in all your songs your chords and accompaniment is perfect , they are the wash/under coat that primes your canvas on which you then paint your melodic beautifully phrased masterpiece on top of.
Your voice and the stories your lyrics tell are the brush strokes that bring your painting to life.
Your compositions are music painting pictures..”
Richard Spurell, Musician, Composer, Songwriter - Composer/Muli - Instrumentalist from Scotland
" I was just listening to some of your music. I love your style. You have this really cool Canadian vibe. Which I love .You have an interesting style in a very pleasant warm voice.." Multi-instrumentalist/Songwriter Joey Greco
Song Writer/Musician
“Debra Whyte, singer/songwriter fairly new to **** was my final guest before this summer’s break. A fabulous performance and heartfelt interview. If anyone is looking for a really good singer and songwriter to team up with, contact Debra. She’s on this Facebook group.”
John Bee - The X, 92.5fm
“I got to listen to You Can Cope, More Than Just a Kiss, In a Moment Like This. I enjoyed listening to them. They took me back to when music had something to say.”
Jan Cooper, President - Cooper Studios
“Hi Debra,
I've just had a listen to your song - If Only.
The lyrics are great, and it's sung with so much feeling. You have a lovely clear singing voice that is well backed with the acoustic guitar.”
Paul Brewster - Author
“Dear Debra,
As for the how come I would like to work with you... I believe in you. With that wonderful voice you have and how you bravely take the disappointments and pain of life and turn it into fuel in your songwriting - Creating so much depth, maturity and beauty that it makes my emotions fill my heart. You are a survivor who is deserving of the support of your fans and friends to help you make this record. Because of all these things I would be sincerely grateful to be a part of it. ~”
Kevin Williams - Co-founder/Partner of Nimbus Studio
“I'm no singer, and because I'm not, I love to listen to those who can sing. I have always believed that to be able to sing is a wonderful gift received. Living in Australia, as you know, I can't attend your performance, but knowing that you will be performing soon, my thoughts are with you now, and will be on the day you perform also. Exciting stuff isn't it, being able to give a concert for people? It's like a dream that has come true - the magic wish we all make and desire. You have been blessed with a voice that brings pleasure to the people. Such people get a nod from me :) Cheers, Paul”
Paul Brewster - Author
“Re: You can Cope ~
Thanks for sending it our way. It’s a beautiful and heartfelt song. You’ve done a nice job with it and have a lovely voice.
Hat’s off for making some wonderful music happen. Very inspirational.”
Patrick Zulinof - The ShoreFM
“Voice of an Angel and really good tunes!”
Ernesto Avila Carreno - Singer/Songwriter
“Dear Debra Whyte,
Your song,"You Can Cope" has advanced to the Fame Games Q-Show 212,for Monday 2/9/2009.Congratulations! Making it to on-air showcases is a big deal,Suddenly, you and your song is being heard by a truly massive international audience!
Warm regards
The MMI / Fame Games Crew”
The MMI / Fame Games Crew
“Award Summary for Debra Whyte within Effigy Categories:Song Finalist."You Can Cope"Best Song in Style-Folk:We wish you continued successes in everything you undertake and we´re looking forward to seeing much more of you on Fame Games!
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The MMI Fame Games Crew - Fame Games Effigy Awards
“Debra Whyte is selected as "Artist Of The Week" By VGIR Promotions Jan 19 09”
Amy Miller - VGIR Promotions
“You have a beautiful voice and write really good songs.”
John Pippus - Local Singer/Songwriter
“Debra Whyte to host new Saturday Night Line Up”
Manisha Krishman - North Shore News
“Debra's Demo Cd "Exposed" was featured on www.TheBeat.fm in 2007 as a new EP Release. All 4 songs have made the top 40 list of over 250 artists/1000's of songs and Debra was consistently ranked as the Top Acoustic Artist. The response to her songs has been truly amazing!!”
John L Wilson - thebeat.fm
