A sassy, smokin’, bone tremblin’, slow-burn Blues balm, that will sooth what’s aching and leave you feelin’ good.” - Victor Fingers

They've entered the NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Songs at the Center

PBS television series that they appeared on the show in two episodes in Season 5.

WHAT'S UP?

LIL' RED & THE ROOSTER SIGNED WITH BLUE HEART RECORDS! Their new album "KEEP ON!" Released October 21st, 2022. Here's a little about it ... September 2021 was the time, Chicago the place where Lil’ Red Records  produced a new Lil’ Red & The Rooster album consisting of ten original songs and an adaptation of the traditional song "Nobody's Fault But Mine". They put together a Grammy Winning dream team to get your booty swinging, Engineer Blaise Barton of JoyRide Studio, Kenny “BeedyEyes” ​​Smith on drums and Felton Crews on bass. If that’s not enough to get you tapping in anticipation, we also have Parisian renowned Jean-Marc Labbe on baritone sax and Billy Branch singing and playing harmonica on "Keep On Loving You" (single release Sep. 23rd)! Be sure to go to your favorite streaming platform and "PRE-SAVE" it, so you can be one of the first to listen.  Follow their socials for updates and peeks inside the studio.

"Latest Videos"

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

2019 International Blues Challenge Finalists

"We like to finish every concert by honoring the legends who inspire us with this medley of Muddy Waters' "Trouble No More" & Magic Sam's "Lookin' Good". We've played it as a duo in the finals at the International Blues Challenge, at Buddy Guy's Legends and as a full band to thousands at festivals. Every time seeing the thrill in fans faces lights our souls on fire." Lil' Red

“The best of the evening !!” ”

— Rootsville, BayCar Blues Festival 2018

Jen "Lil' Red" Milligan & Pascal Fouquet

Contagious charm & serious blues

With bite, humor & contagious charm, 2019 International Blues Challenge Finalists Jennifer Milligan & Pascal Fouquet swing, scratch, bounce & boogie some seriously fresh and original music inspired by their love for those ol’ vintage blues and high energy rhythm & blues. As a duo or backed by a deep in the pocket rhythm section they may inspire you to rise-up and shake a tail feather. 

It was a serendipitous encounter in Paris at Le Caveau de La Houchette in 2010, that brought this unlikely duo together. Perfect timing, and perfect tension create a dynamic on stage and in their music that's completely unpredictable, absolutely adorable and seriously stunning.

Pascal Fouquet has an eloquence in his playing that reaches back to the legends who taught him, always with a tone and style completely his own. He's a guitarist's guitar player.

Lil' Red invites you into her heart and home on stage, then gives you a piece of her mind. She's sassy, smart and sultry. Groove oozes from every pour of her soul. 

In 2017, Chicago Blues Hall of fame inductee Dave Specter produced their album "Soul Burnin"' and in 2018, he joined them at the prestigious BayCar Blues Festival. In 2019, as a duo they were finalists in the International Blues Challenge and Semifinalists as a band in 2020 representing Cincy Blues. In 2022, they joined forces with Dave again at the Beautiful Swamp Blues Festival in France.

You can see them shuffling and groovin’ several times a year at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago and Natalie's Music Venue in Columbus, Ohio as well as touring to festivals around the globe. If you want to see them in a truly special intimate venue where they first played as a duo, see them at Java Central in Lil' Red's home town of Westerville, Ohio. 

“I passed Lil’ Red & The Rooster’s set dancing and almost forgot to take photos.” ”

— Blues Magazine, BayCar Blues Festival 2018

Gigs

Duo or Combo

Pascal Fouquet

Guitars

This blues man got his start playing classical guitar at the age of 11 on a farm in Normandy, France. Five years later when BB Kingʼs “Blues Is King” reached his ears, his focus changed to Blues, from there he became one of the most admired Blues guitarists in France. This extraordinary soloist integrates the Blues of the 40’s & 50’s with contemporary blues to create his own unique sound and style. In his 40+ year career, he has won several awards for best soloist. He’s shared the stage with many recognized Blues artists including Diunna Greenleaf, Sax Gordon, Sean Costello, Alex Schultz, Kid Ramos, Jimmy Morello, Mike Sanchez, Andy J. Forest, Michael “Hawkeye” Herman, Rob Rio, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Candye Kane, Fernando Jones, Ricky Nye, & Steve Clayton. He remains ever true to the Blues and his favorite guitar masters, T-Bone Walker, Tiny Grimes, & Charlie Christian.

AS A COMBO

Paris Combo

Jean-Marc Despeignes * Bass & Pascal Mucci * Drums + Jean-Marc Labbe * Baritone Sax

The Paris Combo's foundation are some of France's finest blues & swing musicians. Full of charm and a powerful swing, they're reputed in the French dance world as top notch and classy professionals! Often joined by,  Jean-Marc Labbe on baritone sax and can be seen on tour with Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Dave Specter. The more the groovier.

Album Keep On!

This duo knows the importance of a strong rhythm section that knows how to bounce and swing a shuffle. Who that is depends on where they're at. 

If you're lucky, you can catch them with Kenny "Beedyeyes" Smith & Felton Crews who play on their recent album, "Keep On". You may also see them with guests like Dave Specter, Colin John, Long Tall Deb or Ricky Nye. The more the spicier the gumbo!

Contact

Want to get in touch with us? 

Here's how ...

We're international and travel a lot, so the best way to reach us is by email or FaceBook Messenger. We can give you phone contacts and addresses upon request.  

For Booking: booking@lilredrecords.com

For Press, Promo & Tech questions and needs: info@lilredandtherooster.com

For Jennifer Milligan: jen@jennifermilligan.com

For Pascal Fouquet: fouquetpascal@gmail.com

For Shop & merchandise questions and issues: shop@lilredrecords.com

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