We perform Acoustic Old Blues, Bluegrass, Old Country and Alternative Folk style Americana music. We are members of Musicians, Singer & Song Writers Guild of South Carolina and Bluegrass Assocation of South Carolina. Playing at festival and events throughout South Carolina. All of our set list compliment what event we are hired to perform at. So therefore it is important to know what style of music you are looking for.
Background music or lively and loud. We have lots of videos on You Tube under
"The Diamonds in the Rough" or "Debra Watkins".
1 review
Starr H.
December 24, 2016Debra was very good. She interacted with the family well. We enjoyed her company and songs to Christmas joy! I will use her services again.
Thank you GIGSALAD and Thank you Debra!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
The Diamonds in the Rough
Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you sharing you family's Christmas joy !
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo. Vocals. I own my own PA system and instruments. Each set list is designed for each event. No two are alike. That's why I want to be more specific in what type of music you want to hear or listen to. If I feel that I can't provide you with what you are looking for then I will decline your offer. I want you to be happy with your decision to hire us., not worried about the band if they are good or if they will even show up. So please go to You Tube and check us out. I (Debra) play music with tons of folks so you never know what you might see. "The Diamonds in the Rough" or Debra Watkins. I also have another band called "The Picken Pearls" and aka "Ladies of the Pickin' Parlor". All Ladies. Thank you!
Debra Watkins can be described as a motivator when it come to music. Music that moves you! Opening up for Handy Award winners such as Little Ed & the Imperials and Magic Slim and the Teardrops at SoulShine Blues event for the Battered Women's shelter in Bascome, OH.
I have a video on WBGU-PBS TV in Bowling Green, OH called "Somethings brewing at Coffee Amici" the video was recorded at a coffee shop in Findlay, OH.
PBS Debra has been performing for over 35 years at all sorts of events and festivals and fairs. I play Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, Old Country, Folk and Americana music from S.C. To Ohio and beyond.
I have another band as well. "The Picken Pearls" AKA "Ladies of the Pickin Parlor" too. I can perform alone or with accompaniment. Depends on the event or gig.
My set list are different for each event because no two events are the same. I want to offer what the guest want. If I can't offer it then I will pass on the event. I want my clients to have what they want. I'm happy and their happy. I'm also on Thumbtack and I have reviews on their site as well. Thank you!
I own my own sound system.
Saturday
Bluegrass and Bologna Festival Ridgeway SC
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Haynes Audutiorum
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Lexington, SC
Saturday
Cayce Historical Museum w/ Ladies of the Pickin" Parlor
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Cayce River Walk w/Ladies of the Pickin Parlor
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Swamp Festival
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Congaree Bluegrass Festival
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Lexington County Library in Irmo, SC on St Andrews Rd
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list depends on audience. I usually have a new set list for every show. With a lot of new songs added. I perform for house parties, to celebration of Life, to the grave.
Steve Earle, Keb' Mo', Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Tom Waits....
Depends on the gig
Americana Band
