"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!"

Discography

Yip Yah ( Debut Album) '93, 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,'99,2000,2001
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

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 her independant album "Retail Therapy"...released the brand new album "Time and Love" in November 2001 to great acclaim....Also planning on touring UK in 2002 -2003…

Some Favourite Gigs

Supporting B.B King on his last two consecutive Australian tours in Qld
Woodford Folk Festival (QLD) - count down New Years Eve '92 to 2002
East Coast Blues and Roots Festival (NSW) '93,'94,'95,'98,'99,2000
Blues at Bridgetown Festival (WA) '97,'98,'99,2000,2001
Gympie Country Music Muster (QLD) '97,'98,'99,2000,2001
Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC) 2001

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

A web site with all of Lil' Fi's details is also available : www.lilfi.com
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P.O. Box 134
MT NEBO QLD 4520
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