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A wealth of knowledge and integrity with over 13 years touring and recording experience.....convenor of the annual Ladies Sing the Blues festival.....co-founder of the Flannelettes all star 10 piece a cappella..... five independently produced albums and 8 compilations... programmer of the Blues Venue at Woodford Folk Festival for the past 5 years..... winner of the Best Female Vocalist at the Australian Blues Music Awards 2000 to add to the accolades of Best Female Artist for '94,'95,'96 and '99..... supported blues royalty B.B King on his past two visits to Australia, where he compared Lil' Fi to a "very dear friend (of his) Ms Bonnie Raitt".... featured in Women In Voice#9 (2000) and #8, which was also the choice for the "Lord Mayor's Gala Spectacular 1999 ..... recently made third pressing of "Retail Therapy"...... Released the Brand New Album "Time and Love" in November 2001 to rave reviews.... Toured UK's Folk Music circuit for the first time, 2002 to great acclaim...E Discography Yip Yah ( Debut Album) ' Real Australian blues Vol 2 & 3 ABC Television 'Blues over Byron' series '92 - '93 Blues Box Live at Van Gogh's Earlobe '95 Lil' Fi & the Delta Rhythm Kings '96 Gympie Music Muster - Blues compilation '97,'98,'99,2000,2000 A Night with The Flannelettes - '98 (live album) Retail Therapy CD '99 Women In Voice #8 Live at the Lord Mayors Gala Spectacular '99 Time and Love - 2001 Some Favourite Gigs: International Rockabilly Blues & Roots Festival Narooma (NSW) 2000, 2002 Supporting B.B King on his last two consecutive Australian tours in Qld Woodford Folk Festival (QLD) - count down New Years Eve '92 - 2003 East Coast Blues and Roots Festival (NSW) '93,'94,'95,'98,'99,2000,2003 Gympie Country Music Muster (QLD) '97,'98,'99,2000,2001,2002 Blues at Bridgetown Festival (WA) '97,'98,'99,2000,2001 Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC) 2001, 2003 Brampton Live Music Festival (UK) 2002 The Music Go Round (UK)2002 Lil' Fi has travelled extensively throughout Australia and the UK spending usually 9 months of the average year touring and taking her music to the people. Originating from Bundaberg and having travelled with her family in her youth, Lil' Fi has " the road" in her blood. Not many places haven't seen Lil' Fi singing up her real people music. From Cairns, Mt Isa, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Tuncurry, Bellingen, Sydney, Windsor, Lithgow, Newcastle, Bega, all the way to Victoria's Melbourne and Warrnambool, across the bight to Western Australia's South West Region. From Scotland to Bristol and Ireland to London - all of these places see Lil' Fi and want her back again and again. A true professional, Lil' Fi puts on a show - this is why Lil' Fi continues as one of the most travelled and well loved musicians in the country. A web site with all of Lil' Fi's details is also available : www.lilfi.com Or join her 1000 strong snail mail list called Lil' Fi-mail - P.O. Box 345,Kangaroo Ground, VIC, 3097, AUSTRALIA REVIEWS: "....Lil' Fi is an uncommonly convincing "blues mama"... all the more so because she writes intelligently, understands dynamics and can eloquently expess a tender thought as well as a raunchy notion..." Lucky Oceans and Doug Spencer ABC's "The Planet"- "One of the perennial stars of music festivals around the country, Lil' Fi has an uncanny ability to capture an audience with her dynamic performasnce, humour and a collection of songs that invariably hit the mark..." Brian Wise - March 2002 Rhythms Magazine, Australia "Right up there with Renee Geyer for talent but even more enthusiasm and showmanship".... "This lady never ceases to amaze me - not only a brilliant songwriter, who always hits the nail right on the head with very good observations about life, love and our need to look after the environment, but a beautiful voice and first class entertainer...rating: 10/10. Prediction for the future: If Fi ever ventures overseas I am positive it will be our loss but the whole world's gain!" Julie Fehlberg - Sydney Blues Times " Once you've experienced the 'feel good' energy of Lil' Fi you'll be baptised for life, a convert to the faith, whose chief tenet is ' Boogie 'til the break of day'." Mark Doherty - Blues on Air Mag "The show just brought me alive, it's impossible to be down when Lil' Fi is around. I'd recommend any Blues fan to check out this band" The Legendary Chuck On The Street Mag - Sydney " Vitality is the key of any band's success and Lil' Fi has it by the truckload!" Don Gordon Brown The Bug - Brisbane "Few on the current scene can match her straight-from-the-heart performances and unswerving belief in the healing power of her music....a compelling performance." Blues Mail Perth Blues Club -WA "One of the perennial stars of music festivals around the country, Lil' Fi has an uncanny ability to capture an audience with her dynamic performasnce, humour and a collection of songs that invariably hit the mark..." Brian Wise - Rhythms Magazine, Australia, March 2002 Lil' Fi is a singer songwriter of Australia-wide renown she has a unique way of electrifying an atmosphere with her enviable stage presence, wit and pizazz. Some have likened it to turning on a lightbulb full of fun. Audiences can not help but enjoy themselves immensely when they are at one of Lil' Fi's performances. Whether she is appearing as a duo with Dirk Dubois on his eclectic collection of steel body and acoustic guitars, or featuring the expanded lineups with the unmistakeable talents of Peter Howell on double bass and the colouring of Andy Vogel's harmonica and piano accordian or the fine jazz guitar of Ross Williams it only serves to enhance what is already a sublime entertainer. It has become widely accepted that whoever Lil' Fi performs with is a musician of the highest calibre. Lil' Fi is a consumate performer, her songwriting has been mentioned by Lucky Oceans and Doug Spencer from ABC's "The Planet"- "....Lil' Fi is an uncommonly convincing "blues mama"....all the more so because she writes intelligently, understands dynamics and can eloquently expess a tender thought as well as a raunchy notion..." Lil' Fi often has feather boas dripping from her stand up drum kit and is always wearing some fantastic outfit to 'Celebrate the Curves'. With her empowering lyrics and a naturally sassy character Lil' Fi writes and sings songs that make people feel simply fantastic. Julie Fox of the Sydney Blues Society said in a reveiw of her latest album - Time and Love - "...This lady never ceases to amaze me - not only a brilliant songwriter, who always hits the nail right on the head with very good observations about life, love and our need to look after the environment, but a beautiful voice and first class entertainer... rating: 10/10. Prediction for the future: If Fi ever ventures overseas I am positive it will be our loss but the whole worlds gain!" Check out the artist's website: http://www.lilfi.com Track List: 1. Calling in the Rain 2. If the World Don't End Tomorrow 3. Dreamin Up a Dream 4. Living My Life My Way 5. Love a Bargain 6. Money From the Brethren 7. Loverman 8. Do the Dance 9. Love You No Matter 10. Moochin 11. This Train Is Bound For Glory Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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