Deb Montgomery

Deb Montgomery has grown accustomed to dwelling in life’s in-between spaces: she’s a Canadian who moved to Seattle from New York City, a rocker with acoustic finesse, and a religious vagabond. Her art, much like her life, welds together what the world likes to separate. Her lyrics are spools of vulnerability and grit, her voice is an unwavering paradox of grief and joy, and her presence is a palpable strength in weakness. Over the course of twenty years and four records, Montgomery has solidified her ability to write and play with unreserved passion.

"Deb is probably one of the best songwriters out there right now. Her lyrics tell stories, speak of love and pain, but always with devastating eloquence.”
Huffington Post

"On her new EP, All the Water, Deb Montgomery digs in the dirt while reaching a new height of passion, musicality, and connection with her audience. The five dirges that comprise her newest effort drip with an engulfing sound that lifts up, while never overpowering the emotionality of her voice. Although at times intimate and mournful, her songs are lifted by an ambitious arrangement of tightly composed music. At the center of the EP, her voice powerfully and confidently delivers the central melodies. As a musician, singer, songwriter, and band leader, Montgomery has never been on more confident footing, and with good reason. The EP is a career achievement and an advancement on an already impressive catalogue of songs."
Elijah Dhaaven, Songwriter, Tobias the Owl (Seattle, WA)