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2019 International Blues Challenge Finalists!
LATEST NEWS: January 2020 we made it to the semi-finals of the IBC as a band, opened for Buddy Guy and Christone Kingfish at Buddy Guy's Legends and squeezed in a few more gigs before our gigs were cancelled. We've been taking the time to sink deep into writing songs for a new album to be released in 2021. Fingers crossed we'll be at the Swamp Blues Festival and other EU gigs with Dave Specter in April 2021.
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Jennifer "Lil' Red Milligan
Vocals * Percussion * Rhythm Guitar
A multi-talented veteran of the stage, from Westerville, OH, USA, her 30+yr professional career has been diverse as an actor, dancer & singer/songwriter who has touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands internationally on stage, screen and recording. Her magnetic presence, exuberant energy and genuine smile bring a warm authentic charm to the blues scene. With her bed as a stage and hairbrush for microphone, she started singing at the age of 6 accompanied by her motherʼs 45s on her Mickey Mouse turntable. By the age of 11 her bed was replaced by a stage and by 22 she was touring the country as the lead in the National tour of Hair. The blue notes have called to her all her life and since 2010 she’s been listening. She speaks and writes from her heart, direct and unafraid to sing of what makes her soul burn.
Columbus Combo
Dwight Cartier * Bass & The Governor * Drums / Percussion
Veterans of the Columbus music scene, Dwight & The Governor are a tight sweet and super groovy rhythm foundation for Lil' Red & The Rooster. With 40+yrs on their instruments and a whole lot of life in their souls they'll get you up and dancing. Plus, they're the sweetest guys you ever wanna work with. Often joined by the lovable award winning boogie and blues pianist, Ricky Nye. If you're lucky, you can catch them with Dave Specter, Colin John, Long Tall Deb, Sean Carney and or Shaun Booker. The more the sweeter the gumbo
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.
Paris Combo
Jean-Marc Despeignes * Bass & Simon "Shuffle" Boyer or Pascal Mucci * Drums
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.
Latest Release
Soul Burnin'
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Produced by and featuring Dave Specter, our new CD of 12 original songs, was recorded in Chicago in June 2017 by Grammy winner Blaise Barton at JoyRide Studio. A true French/American collaboration Jennifer “Lil’ Red Milligan & Pascal “Rooster” Fouquet are joined by the dynamite French rhythm section Abdell B. Bop on upright bass and Denis Agenet on drums, with some spicy hot sauce of award winning boogie/ blues pianist Ricky Nye and Shaun Booker, Jeff Morrow and Caroline Rau on vocals.
“This is a high-quality work by every contributor and the production is crystal clear so that all of the nuances that are liberally sprinkled through every track can be heard and appreciated…and to get maximum benefit from this album, I suggest you do just that. It is somehow familiar and yet has clarity and originality that lifts it way above many similarly targeted releases…it’s like slipping into something comfortable and relaxing with a bottle of quality red wine…be it French or New World!NINE -doodle paws out of TEN ”
— Tom Dixon, Blues Doodles
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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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