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Professin' the Blues
Reference Recordings

Professin' the Blues

$18.99

Details

Composer
BOYES CHARLES JONES WILSON
Artist
Boyes, Bott, Croy
Format
CD
Label
Reference Recordings
Released
Oct 14, 2016
Catalog #
RR-140
UPC
030911114022

About

Professin' the Blues proclaims Fiona Boyes passion for the Blues as she celebrates the unique contribution of recording and mastering engineer 'Professor' Keith O. Johnson, Reference Recording's Technical Director and audio legend. In her self-penned and illustrated liner notes Fiona makes the declaration, "'rofessor' Keith's amazing approach to capturing sounds, mostly with his own hand built equipment, is nothing short of sonic alchemy".

Australian Blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Fiona Boyes has been recording and performing for more than 25 years, building a career that has taken her to major festivals and stages around the world. A veteran recording artist with 13 releases, she has received 5 Blues Music Award nominations in 4 different categories from the Blues Foundation in Memphis, won more than 30 Australian music awards, worldwide accolades and legions of supporters. Fiona's immersion in the rich musical and historical traditions that make up the Blues lend conviction and authenticity to both her guitar work and songwriting. Her abundant talent, artistic sincerity and musical integrity are a beacon.

In solo, duo and trio settings, Fiona presents 16 tunes (14 originals and 2 covers), employing a traditional acoustic guitar, two different metal body resonators and a unique 4-string cigar box guitar. Joining her are two highly respected instrumentalist; drummer Jimi Bott and bassist Denny Croy.

Recorded at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, California, Professin' The Blues, like all of 'Prof.' Johnson sessions, was recorded live, in real-time, with no separate tracks, overdubs, or effects. Co-produced by Fiona Boyes and Janice Mancuso.

"...our heroine perpetuates the blues legacy with a brave attitude and amazing conviction." Vicente Zumel, La Hora Del Blues

Tracklist 16 tracks

  1. 1 Can't Stay Here No More 03:13
    Track
    1
    Title
    Can't Stay Here No More
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott
  2. 2 Devil You Know 02:59
    Track
    2
    Title
    Devil You Know
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott
  3. 3 Lay Down with Dogs 03:21
    Track
    3
    Title
    Lay Down with Dogs
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott
  4. 4 Angels and Boats 04:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    Angels and Boats
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott
  5. 5 One Rule for You 03:48
    Track
    5
    Title
    One Rule for You
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott
  6. 6 Card Sharp 02:39
    Track
    6
    Title
    Card Sharp
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott
  7. 7 Old and Stiff 02:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    Old and Stiff
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott
  8. 8 Kiss Me Darling 03:08
    Track
    8
    Title
    Kiss Me Darling
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott
  9. 9 Love Me All the Way 03:53
    Track
    9
    Title
    Love Me All the Way
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes, Gary Vincent
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott
  10. 10 Stubborn Old Mule 03:26
    Track
    10
    Title
    Stubborn Old Mule
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott, Denny Croy
  11. 11 Catfish Fiesta 02:09
    Track
    11
    Title
    Catfish Fiesta
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes, Nick Charles
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott, Denny Croy
  12. 12 If I Should Die 03:26
    Track
    12
    Title
    If I Should Die
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes
  13. 13 At the Crossroads 02:32
    Track
    13
    Title
    At the Crossroads
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes
  14. 14 Love Changing Blues 04:15
    Track
    14
    Title
    Love Changing Blues
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Fiona Boyes
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes
  15. 15 Baby Please Don't Go 03:08
    Track
    15
    Title
    Baby Please Don't Go
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Joe Williams
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Jimi Bott
  16. 16 Face in the Mirror 04:31
    Track
    16
    Title
    Face in the Mirror
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Chris Wilson, Barbara Waters, Barry Palmer, Chris Rogers, Peter Jones
    Performer
    Fiona Boyes, Denny Croy, Jimi Bott