Fiona Boyes – Professin’ The Blues (2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/176,4kHz]

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.

Australian blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Fiona Boyes proclaims her passion for the blues as she celebrates the unique contribution of recording and mastering engineer “Professor” Keith O. Johnson, Reference’s technical director and a legend among audiophiles. Boyes states that Johnson’s amazing approach to capturing sounds, mostly with his own handmade equipment, is nothing short of sonic alchemy. In solo, duo and trio settings, Boyes presents 14 originals and two covers, playing a traditional acoustic guitar, metal body resonators and a unique four-string cigar box guitar. Professin’ the Blues was recorded at Skywalker Sound in Marin County, California, live in real time with no overdubs or effects, like all Johnson’s sessions.

Tracklist:
1. Fiona Boyes – Can’t Stay Here No More (03:12)
2. Fiona Boyes – Devil You Know (02:59)
3. Fiona Boyes – Lay Down With Dogs (03:20)
4. Fiona Boyes – Angels And Boats (04:50)
5. Fiona Boyes – One Rule For You (03:48)
6. Fiona Boyes – Card Sharp (02:38)
7. Fiona Boyes – Old And Stiff (02:44)
8. Fiona Boyes – Kiss Me Darling (03:08)
9. Fiona Boyes – Love Me All The Way (03:54)
10. Fiona Boyes – Stubborn Old Mule (03:25)
11. Fiona Boyes – Catfish Fiesta (02:09)
12. Fiona Boyes – If I Should Die (03:27)
13. Fiona Boyes – At The Crossroads (02:31)
14. Fiona Boyes – Love Changing Blues (04:14)
15. Fiona Boyes – Baby Please Don’t Go (03:07)
16. Fiona Boyes – Face In The Mirror (04:23)