10/1/2006

John Roman

Blues legend Pinetop Perkins calls Australian Fiona Boyes, "the best gal guitar player I've heard since Memphis Minnie." With a style borrowed from the likes of Memphis Minnie, Etta Baker and Marcia Ball, Boyes is cutting her own identity in the acoustic blues world. Songs to look for are Stranger in Your Eyes, which showcases her fine vocal range. Electric guitar fans will find some great work on Chicken Wants Corn. Acoustic aficionados have more to choose from and will enjoy Lucky 13 from start to finish. Boyes has landed on her feet and Lucky 13 it may well be.