Frenchie Mo

Biography

Frenchie Moe is a French-born blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for fusing modern Chicago grit with Crescent City R&B fire.[1][2] Born in France in 1986, she discovered the blues at the age of eight after seeing English bluesman Victor Brox perform, an experience that convinced her she wanted to dedicate her life to the music.[1][2] Brox became a key mentor, inviting her into his band; by twelve she was already performing on stage, and by fifteen she was fronting her first serious band in France.[1][2] Deeply moved by the history and emotional power of the blues, she immersed herself in the genre’s African‑American roots and resolved to pursue it in its country of origin.[1]

At nineteen, Moe moved to the United States, spending several years in the Midwest working odd jobs while trying to break into the local music scene.[1][2] During this period she was mentored by guitarist Creighton Holley, a former member of the Chicago Rhythm Kings, who helped sharpen her sound and stagecraft.[1][2] In 2011 she relocated to her dream city of New Orleans, where she formed new bands and began collaborating with Louisiana Music Hall of Famers Coco Robicheaux and Walter “Wolfman” Washington, deepening her connection to Southern soul, R&B, and roots blues.[1][2] Her music—showcased on releases such as the album “Soul Full Tonight” (2023) and the New Orleans blues statement “Hi Class” (2025)—ranges from slow, smoldering blues to funky, danceable grooves, threaded together by soulful vocals, high‑voltage guitar work, and an evident reverence for overlooked B‑sides and lesser‑known artists from the 1950s to 1970s.[1][2]

Moe’s style blends modern electric blues with the rhythmic swagger and horn‑driven feel of New Orleans R&B, often described as both velvety and dangerous, yet capable of intimate tenderness.[1][2] Her live sets move fluidly from blues standards to old‑school R&B and original compositions, with an emphasis on tone, feel, and groove.[1][2] She has become known not only for preserving the blues tradition but for updating it—re‑arranging obscure material, spotlighting under‑recognized songs and musicians, and ensuring the blues remains vibrant, contemporary, and emotionally resonant for diverse audiences in Louisiana and beyond.[1][2]

Fun Facts

• She first decided to become a blues musician at just eight years old after seeing English bluesman Victor Brox play in a small French club her father frequented.[1][2]
• She began performing live in Victor Brox’s band at around twelve and was already leading her own serious band by the age of fifteen in France.[1][2]
• Her move from France to the United States at nineteen was driven entirely by her desire to get closer to the birthplace of the blues; she supported herself with odd jobs in the Midwest while trying to enter the scene.[1][2]
• She recorded a duet with Louisiana Music Hall of Famer Coco Robicheaux at about age twenty‑five; he sadly passed away just a month after the recording, making it a particularly meaningful highlight in her career.[1]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Victor Brox - British blues legend who mentored her from childhood; she performed in his band as a young teen and credits seeing him at age eight as the turning point in her musical life. (Early live performances in Victor Brox’s band in France (no specific recordings cited).) [Circa mid‑1990s to early 2000s (from age 8 through her teens).]
• Creighton Holley - Late blues guitarist and former member of the Chicago Rhythm Kings who mentored her during her early years in the United States, especially in the Midwest. (Guided her through multiple early U.S. musical projects (no specific releases cited).) [Approximately early–late 2000s, during her first five years in the U.S. before moving to New Orleans.[1][2]]

Key Collaborators

• Coco Robicheaux - Louisiana Music Hall of Famer with whom she co‑wrote and recorded; their duet became one of the highlights of her early New Orleans career. (A recorded duet completed when she was about 25 (title not specified).) [Early 2010s, shortly after her 2011 move to New Orleans.[1][2]]
• Walter “Wolfman” Washington - Legendary New Orleans guitarist and Louisiana Music Hall of Famer; personal and musical collaborator who helped root her more deeply in New Orleans soul and blues. (Live collaborations in New Orleans (specific recordings not cited); she has mentioned sharing a daughter with him.[1]) [2010s–early 2020s in New Orleans.[1][2]]
• Bruce Elsensohn - Keyboardist/organist who is a core member of her recording and live bands, featured prominently on her albums. (Albums “Soul Full Tonight” (keys) and “Hi Class” (Luther Kent band member brought into her sessions).) [2020s, including sessions for “Soul Full Tonight” (2023) and “Hi Class” (2025).[1][2][6]]
• Ward Smith - Luther Kent band member and New Orleans musician featured on her album “Hi Class.” (Album “Hi Class” (horn and/or band contributions as part of the session lineup).) [Mid‑2020s, particularly the “Hi Class” sessions.[2]]
• Tiffany Pollack - New Orleans singer on Nola Blue Records who appears as a featured vocalist in a high‑energy duet and on singles. (Duet on the song “The Hunter” and other featured work on the album “Hi Class.”[2][6]) [2020s, including “The Hunter” single and “Hi Class.”]
• Sunpie Barnes - Accordionist and vocalist who guests on one track, adding a Creole/New Orleans flavor. (Guest accordion and vocal on one track of the album “Soul Full Tonight” (2023).) [Early 2020s, during “Soul Full Tonight” sessions.[1]]
• Andres Villafarra - Bassist in her recording band, contributing to the groove‑oriented side of her sound. (Bass on “Soul Full Tonight.”) [Early 2020s.[1]]
• Adam Crochet - Bassist alternating with Andres Villafarra on her album sessions. (Bass on “Soul Full Tonight.”) [Early 2020s.[1]]
• Keith Hawkins - Drummer on her studio projects, helping define the rhythmic feel of her recordings. (Drums on “Soul Full Tonight.”) [Early 2020s.[1]]
• Ian Petillo - Drummer who alternates with Keith Hawkins on her album, bringing New Orleans groove to the tracks. (Drums on “Soul Full Tonight.”) [Early 2020s.[1]]
• Lewis D’Aubin - Studio engineer and co‑producer who worked closely with her to shape the sound of her album. (Co‑production and engineering on “Soul Full Tonight.”) [Early 2020s.[1]]
• Scott Perro - Pianist with whom she has performed in duo settings, emphasizing intimate electric‑blues and piano interplay. (Live duo performances documented in features such as Shreddelicious.[4]) [2020s (exact years not specified).]

Artists Influenced

• [[|]] - There is currently no reliable documentation naming specific artists or students who publicly cite Frenchie Moe as a primary influence.

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Unforgettable (Jungle Rules)
2. Mo Chicken (feat. French Montana) (Dlow Curry)
3. Stay Schemin
4. Vibe (Feat. Shanaya Kapoor)
5. Work REMIX (feat. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & ScHoolboy Q)
6. A.W.A
7. Welcome to the Party (with French Montana & Lil Pump, feat. Zhavia Ward) - from Deadpool 2
8. #icanteven (feat. French Montana)
9. Hurtin' Me
10. GPS (feat. French Montana)

External Links

• Spotify