Sweet and Spicy New Guitar Sounds From The Birmingham Blues Duo

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Great musicians never stop creating. For Birmingham blues duo Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan, the kitchen-table songwriting sessions have yielded another stellar track. Their latest single, “Sugar and Spice,” has officially made its landing across major digital platforms including Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify.

Upon spinning the track, the first thing that grabs you is the strikingly clean, polished production edge. I caught up with Ritchie to see if the duo had undergone a massive studio overhaul. As it turns out, producer Michael Tingle is still weaving his sonic magic using the exact same vintage 32-channel analog mixer. The real evolution in the sound comes straight from a brand-new guitar rig: a sleek Fender Squier Affinity Series Arctic White Telecaster running direct into a Fender Champion 50XL amplifier. It’s a testament to the fact that you don’t need a million dollars of boutique gear to capture authentic, soulful blues tones.

Fender Squier Affinity Series Arctic White Telecaster played by Ritchie Dave Porter

Beyond the digital releases, the duo is taking their chemistry straight to the stage. They are confirmed to perform at the prestigious Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival on Easter Sunday at 2 pm. To celebrate their evolution ahead of the festival circuit, they also treated listeners to a reimagined 2022 performance of one of my personal favorites, “Lonely and Blue.” Re-tracked with the Arctic White Telecaster, the song gains a crisp, bell-like dynamic that showcases just how versatile these budget-friendly setups can be in the right hands.

Lonely and Blue by Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan

‘Sugar and Spice’ by Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan

Birmingham Blues Duo Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan — Photo Credit: ritchiedaveporter.co.uk

To date, the prolific pair has dropped ten original blues singles across streaming channels, all guided by the steady engineering hand of Michael Tingle. Michael doesn’t just produce the records; he keeps the gears turning on their official hub at www.ritchiedaveporter.co.uk, which acts as a fantastic archive for their reviews, news, and release schedules.

Looking ahead, the momentum is only growing. Ritchie shared a glimpse into their roadmap, noting that a comprehensive full-length record is on the horizon. When it comes to the technical delivery, Ritchie’s approach is Refreshingly minimalistic and pure:

“We will be releasing an album of all original Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan songs. Guitars used are three Fender Squier Affinity Telecasters, two Fender Squier Bullet Telecasters, and one Fender Squier FSR Telecaster—all played through a Fender Champion 50XL amplifier with no effects pedals whatsoever.

All songs are written by Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan. I write the Telecaster riffs, chord structures, and solos, and Debra writes all lyrics and melodies.”

From the moment we threw open the virtual doors of GuitarDoor, our driving ethos was to create more than just a music blog—we wanted to cultivate a community. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Ritchie and Debra for walking alongside us since the early days. Alongside heavyweights like blues legend Mick Pini, they have championing a beautiful spirit of mutual promotion.

That reciprocity is exactly why this concept works. We don’t believe in the old-school industry style of writing a single, one-off post and moving on. We want to check back in, track your releases, cover your new gear milestones, and share the journey as your audience grows. It’s an approach built on genuine friendship and shared creative paths.

Ultimately, Ritchie and Debra are roots music traditionalists in the finest sense, yet their delivery feels completely vital today. Capturing this kind of time-capsule storytelling is rare. I’ve only ever encountered a couple of other modern acts capable of executing this vintage authenticity so naturally—the legendary Leon Redbone comes to mind, as does Chillicothe, Ohio’s own brilliant Mike Webb. This isn’t about making carbon copies; it’s about honoring an art form that demands to be kept alive.