Bessy-Lou

Acoustic/Jazz/Gypsy solo/duo/trio/ensemble

“Sure Sian’s got a wonderful voice, dexterous guitar chops, lyrical prowess, is a looker and charming as hell…………..but what about the positives?”
-Tim Rogers

Excited by the possibilities of endless rhyming sequences created through rolling vals and syllabic rhythms? Best depicted as a contemporary synthesis of Urban Folk-Funk and Twisted Gypsy Jazz, it’s the new black of the evolving Australian Blues and Roots culture.

Formerly Known as FNQ singer/songwriter Sian Evans, Bessy-Lou is making Noise in the The Big Smoke of Queensland's Capital City. Previously Sian has played numerous gigs along the East coast with an array of musicians big and small. Supporting the likes of Ash Grunwald, Deborah Conway, Tim Rogers, and guest with Clare Bowditch in her short career.

Currently existing in a sub-genre of urban folk, Twisted Gypsy jazz, with a fusion of acoustic rhythm and blues, hints of mo-town, Dinky Ragtime and Reggae, influences range as diverse as Fiona Apple, Ani Difranco and Michelle Shocked, to Aussie artists Hill Top Hoods, George, The Waifs, and JBT.

With a successful release of “Under Umbrella’s, Above the Rain” seeing airplay on Triple J’s “Roots’n All” as well as nationally, Bessy-Lou continues building fundamental structures to release the Debut Album “The Definition Of….” by early 2010

Thumping rhythmically entangled guitar, Earthy,syrupy vox to make you weak at the knees, Bessy-Lou will give you Aural pleasure with or without an ensemble!
This is Burlesqu Blues, Cabaret Roots and Saucy Folk!