Debra Dobkin Explained

Debra Dobkin is an American vocalist, percussionist, music producer, and painter.

Biography

Early history

She was selected at age 6 for children's scholarship classes by the Art Institute of Chicago, and later attended the School of Fine Art at Washington University in St. Louis.^[1]

Dobkin attended music school where she studied percussion and drumming. She draws and paints while recording music and touring. Dobkin moved to Los Angeles in 1976.^[2]

Projects

Dobkin has toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt,^{[3] [4]} Jackson Browne,^{[5] [6]} Shawn Colvin,^{[7] [8]} Don Henley, and Was (not Was).^[9]

Along with Judith Owen, Dobkin participated in Richard Thompson's 1000 Years of Popular Music tour. A 2005 concert of this show was released on CD and DVD in 2006.^{[10] [11]}

In 2009, Dobkin also participated in Thompson's Cabaret of Souls song cycle project commissioned by the International Society of Bassists. Thompson, Owen, Danny Thompson, Harry Shearer, and Pete Zorn also participated.^[12]

Dobkin has worked extensively with bassist Mark "Pocket" Goldberg, on other artists' projects and as the duo Dobkin & Goldberg^{[13] [14]} and as the MPG Trio: Dobkin, Goldberg, and Nick Kirgo (guitar, vocals).^[15]

Discography

1978–1989

• 1978: Wendy Waldman – Strange Company (Warner Bros.)
• 1979: The C.Y. Walkin' Band – Love the Way it Feels (Parachute)
• 1979: Lauren Wood – Lauren Wood (Warner Bros.)
• 1984: Timothy B Schmit – Playin' It Cool (Asylum)
• 1985: Pointer Sisters – Contact (RCA)
• 1986: Jackson Browne – Lives in the Balance (Asylum)
• 1986: Lone Justice – Shelter (Geffen)
• 1987: Cher – Cher (Geffen)
• 1987: Marc Jordan – Talking Through Pictures (RCA)
• 1988: Was (Not Was) – What Up, Dog? (Chrysalis)
• 1989: Cher – Heart of Stone (Geffen)
• 1989: Kon Kan – Move to Move (Atlantic)

1991–1994

• 1990: Was (Not Was) – Are You Okay? (Chrysalis)
• 1991: Bonnie Raitt – Luck of the Draw (Capitol)
• 1992: Melissa Etheridge – Never Enough (Island)
• 1992: Bobby Caldwell – Stuck on You (Sin-Drome)
• 1992: Delbert McClinton – Never Been Rocked Enough (Curb)
• 1992: Pops Staples – Peace to the Neighborhood (Pointbl ank)
• 1993: Stephen Bruton – What It Is (Dos)
• 1993: Willie Nelson – Across the Borderline (Columbia)
• 1993: Lowen & Navarro – Broken Moon (Mercury)
• 1994: Paul Kelly – Wanted Man (Vanguard)
• 1994: Arnold McCuller – Exception to the Rule (Coyote)
• 1994: Bonnie Raitt – Longing in Their Hearts (Capitol)

1995–1999

• 1995: Gary Taylor – The Mood Of Midnight (Morning Crew)
• 1995: Bonnie Raitt – Road Tested (Capitol)
• 1996: Leah Andreone – Veiled (RCA)
• 1996: Valerie Carter – The Way It Is (Countdown)
• 1996: Anne Murray – Anne Murray (EMI/SBK)
• 1996: Amy Sky – Cool Rain (Iron Music)
• 1996: The Subdudes – Primitive Streak (High Street)
• 1997: Jann Arden – Happy? (A&M)
• 1997: John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers – Blues For the Lost Days (Jive)
• 1998: Agents of Good Roots – One By One (RCA)
• 1998: CPR – CPR (Samson)
• 1998: Melanie Doane – Adam's Rib (Columbia)
• 1998: Storyville – Dog Years (Atlantic)
• 1999: Stephen Bruton – Nothing But the Truth (New West)

2000–2004

• 2000: Perla Batalla – Heaven And Earth: The Mestiza Voyage (Mechuda)
• 2000: Phil Roy – Grouchyfriendly (Ear Pictures)
• 2001: Epiphany Project – Epiphany Project (CD Baby)
• 2001: John Phillips – Pay Pack & Follow (Eagle)
• 2001: John Phillips – Phillips 66 (Eagle)
• 2001: Mark Islam – The Fine Print (Noble Savage)
• 2001: Claudia Russell – Song Food (Radio Rhythm)
• 2002: Stephen Bruton – Spirit World (New West)
• 2002: Sonia Dada – Barefootsoul (Calliope)
• 2002: John Trudell – Bone Days (Daemon)
• 2003: Marcia Ball – So Many Rivers (Alligator)
• 2004: Katey Sagal – Room (Valley)

2005–2009

• 2005: Missy Higgins – The Sound of White (Reprise)
• 2005: Judith Owen – Lost And Found (Courgette)
• 2005: Richard Thompson – Front Parlour Ballads (Cooking Vinyl)
• 2005: Jim Wilson – Place in my Heart (Artemis Nashville)
• 2006: Bob Malone – Born Too Late (Delta Moon)
• 2006: Johnny Lee Schell – Schell Game (New Light)
• 2006: Richard Thompson – 1000 Years of Popular Music CD, DVD (Cooking Vinyl)
• 2006: various artists – (ANTI-)
• 2008: Rebecca Pidgeon – (Great American Music)
• 2008: Taj Mahal – Maestro (Heads Up)

2010–present

• 2010: Elton John and Leon Russell – The Union (Decca)
• 2010: Miriams Well – Indians and Clowns (Buckin Savior)
• 2011: Orchestra Superstring – Easy (Dionysus)
• 2012: Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps – Come on Home (Jesi-Lu)
• 2013: Claudia Russell – All Our Luck is Changing (Radio Rhythm)
• 2013: Richard Thompson – Electric (New West)
• 2013: various artists – (ANTI-)
• 2014: Jim Wilson – Winterscape: Soothing Holiday Instrumentals Featuring Piano (Green Hill)
• 2015: Tito & Tarantula – Lost Tarantism (It.sounds)
• 2017: Chuck Berry – Chuck (Dualtone)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile: Debra Dobkin. Southern California Women's Caucus for Art (SCWCA). July 4, 2017.
2. Book: Smith, Angela P.. 2014. Women Drummers: A History from Rock and Jazz to Blues and Country. Scarecrow Press . 9780810888357 . 1. July 5, 2017.
3. News: Armoudian. Maria. Review: 'Bonnie Raitt'. July 4, 2017. Variety. September 24, 1994.
4. Book: Bego, Mark. 1995. Bonnie Raitt: Still in the Nick of Time. Cooper Square Press . 9781461660873 . 1. July 4, 2017.
5. News: Holden. Stephen. Review/Music; Recalling the 70's Magic. July 4, 2017. The New York Times. July 11, 1990.
6. News: Kot. Greg. Jackson Browne Standing Tall with This Kind of Show. July 4, 2017. Chicago Tribune. August 12, 1990.
7. News: Cummings. Jon. The Popdose Interview: Shawn Colvin. July 4, 2017. Popdose. July 13, 2009.
8. News: MacDonald. Patrick. Shawn Colvin gives heavy stuff a light touch. July 4, 2017. Seattle Times. October 27, 2006.
9. News: Good. Michael. New Was (Not Was) Compilation: Pick of the Litter 1980–2010. July 5, 2017. Songs and Schemas. March 7, 2010.
10. News: Deusner. Stephen M.. Richard Thompson: 1,000 Years of Popular Music. July 4, 2017. Pitchfork. July 17, 2006.
11. News: Spencer. Neil. Hail the history man. July 4, 2017. The Guardian. January 17, 2009.
12. News: Lewis. Randy. Richard Thompson's 'Cabaret of Souls' premieres – will it ever be heard from again?. July 4, 2017. Los Angeles Times. June 12, 2009.
13. News: Dickens. Rob. Lauren Adams is Something Else. July 4, 2017. No Depression. August 22, 2016.
14. News: DeRiso. Nick. Mark "Pocket" Goldberg – Off The Alleyway (2010). July 5, 2017. Something Else!.
15. News: staff writer. South Pasadena Arts Council Presents 4th Annual End of Summer Concert Celebration. July 4, 2017. The Tolucon Times. September 11, 2014.