Frenchie Moe

Biography

Frenchie Moe, born in France in 1986, discovered her passion for blues guitar and vocals at age 8 after seeing British bluesman Victor Brox perform, leading to her mentorship under him and her first stage appearances at 12 and formation of her own band by 15. At 19, she moved to the USA, spending five years in the Midwest working odd jobs, forming musical projects, and receiving guidance from bluesman Creighton Holley of the Chicago Rhythm Kings before relocating to New Orleans in 2011, her dream city. There, she immersed herself in the local scene, forming the Frenchie Moe Trio and collaborating with Louisiana Music Hall of Famers Coco Robicheaux and Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, with whom she shares a daughter.

Her musical style blends soulful blues standards, old-school R&B, funky grooves, and originals, influenced by Southern Creole sounds, Chicago grit, and New Orleans R&B fire, delivered through her theatrical cabaret-like vocals, clean melodic guitar tones, and fluid solos reminiscent of B.B. King and Leo Nocentelli. Debut album 'Way Down in Hustleville' (independent release) showcased her unique spin on covers like 'Something You Got' in French, while 'Soul Full Tonight' (2023) featured her on vocals and guitar with bandmates Bruce Elsensohn (keys), Andres Villafarra/Adam Crochet (bass), and Keith Hawkins/Ian Petillo (drums), plus guest Sunpie Barnes. Her latest 'Hi Class' on Lightning in a Bottle Records highlights live-recorded electric blues with collaborators like Ward Smith and Tiffany Pollack.

As a female artist in a male-dominated genre, Frenchie Moe advocates for recognition beyond aesthetics, emphasizing compassion from blues' resilient origins. Based in New Orleans since 2011, she continues performing high-energy shows, preserving blues lineage while carving her individual path.

Fun Facts

• Recorded a duet with Coco Robicheaux on his 64th birthday, just one month before his death in 2011.
• Shares a daughter with blues legend Walter 'Wolfman' Washington.
• Performed 'Something You Got' in French on her debut album, giving it an elated love song spin unlike typical raunchy shuffles.
• Moved to the USA at 19 solely because of her passion for blues origins, hustling odd jobs in the Midwest before reaching New Orleans.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Victor Brox - Early mentor and band leader (Performed in his band as teen) [1990s (age 8-15)]
• Creighton Holley - Midwest mentorship, ex-Chicago Rhythm Kings (Multiple musical projects) [2005-2010 (age 19-24)]
• Walter Wolfman Washington - New Orleans mentor, Louisiana Music Hall of Famer, father of her daughter (Collaborative writing and performances) [2011-present]
• Coco Robicheaux - New Orleans collaborator and mentor, Louisiana Music Hall of Famer (Duet recording one month before his death) [2011 (age 25)]

Key Collaborators

• Coco Robicheaux - Songwriting and recording duet (Unreleased duet (2011)) [2011]
• Walter Wolfman Washington - Songwriting and performances (Various projects) [2011-present]
• Bruce Elsensohn - Frequent bandmate on keys (Soul Full Tonight (2023), Hi Class) [2020s]
• Tiffany Pollack - Duet feature (Hi Class album) [2020s]
• Scott Perro - Duo performances (Live shows including 'Hey Bartender') [2020]
• Keith Hawkins - Drummer in live band and recordings (Soul Full Tonight, live NOLA performances) [2020s]

External Links

• Spotify