Fiona Boyes
Australian blues guitarist and the only Australian ever nominated for a US Blues Music Award, known for cigar-box guitar work and Delta/Mississippi Hills-rooted original songs.
Musical Influence
As the only Australian ever nominated for a US Blues Music Award, Fiona Boyes has been a singular ambassador for Australian blues on the genre's home turf, and a respected peer of American blues royalty like Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin and Watermelon Slim (Source: official EPK).
Formative experiences
- •1990s: Played in the all-female blues band The Mojo's (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2000: Released debut album "Blues in My Heart" (Source: Wikipedia).
- •2003: Won the solo/duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (Source: Wikipedia; official EPK).
- •2008: Won a US Blues Critics Award for Best Live Blues Album (Source: official EPK).
- •2007-2019: Received eight US Blues Music Award nominations (Source: official EPK).
Instruments & Equipment
Guitar
Custom-built instruments used across several albums, including "Box & Dice" (2015). Source: official EPK.
Rare baritone guitar used in live and studio work. Source: official EPK.
Collaborators
Longtime percussionist in her band.
Howlin' Wolf's guitarist; performed and recorded alongside Boyes.
Performed together at the Blues Blast Music Awards.
Touring partner.
Performed alongside Boyes and Hubert Sumlin at Basement Discs.
Watch & Listen
Press & quotes
"She's got it! I've played with all of them — and she's got it!"
"draws inspiration from the classic blues sounds of New Orleans, Chicago, and Memphis, bringing refreshingly new and finely crafted original songs"
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Blues in My Heart | — | — | — | — | — | — | Debut album. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2003 | Gimme Some... Sweet Jelly Roll | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2004 | Live in Atlanta | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2006 | Lucky 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2008 | Live from Bluesville | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2008 | Blues Woman | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2011 | Blues for Hard Times | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2015 | Box & Dice | — | — | — | — | — | — | Recorded on her own cigar-box guitars. Source: Wikipedia; official EPK. | |
| 2016 | Professin' The Blues | — | — | — | — | — | — | Acoustic album. Source: Wikipedia. | |
| 2018 | Voodoo in the Shadows | — | — | — | — | — | — | Band project. Source: Wikipedia; official EPK. | |
| 2023 | Ramblified | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13th release, most recent studio album. Source: official EPK. |
Awards & Recognition
External links
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