Debra Fotheringham

Debra Fotheringham is a Utah-based singer-songwriter, accomplished guitarist, percussionist, writer, and poet who is widely regarded by peers and audiences as a foundational voice in Utah’s vibrant music scene. ****** She released her album, Valley of Annihilation, to critical acclaim. An indie folk-rock exploration of identity, divorce, love, and relationship, the album was named one of the Best Albums of 2025 by KRCL Radio. ****** 2026 was a landmark year for Debra. She was a vocalist on the single "Paradise" from the new solo album by The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers. She toured the U.S. with indie-pop darling, Mindy Gledhill. She was a performer at Fort Desolation Festival, Treefort Festival, Ogden Music Festival, Fork Fest, and Utah's extremely popular Rooftop Concert series, among many other appearances. Debra is also an adjunct professor in the music department at Utah Valley University. ****** She has shared the stage with Andrew Bird, Marty Stuart, The Drive-By Truckers, Steve Poltz, Dale Watson, Lennon Stella, as well as members of The Killers, Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons, The Neon Trees, iDKHOW, The Aces, and more. Her voice has reached audiences around the world as a featured vocalist on several albums by EDM luminary, Kaskade, including his Grammy-nominated album, Atmosphere. She is also a founding member of the beloved folk/roots/gospel collective, The Lower Lights. ****** She has been teaching private guitar lessons since 2015. She loves to share her joy of guitar playing with beginning and intermediate students, helping them gain skill, confidence, and a love for the instrument.