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Little Miss Higgins

About Me

Bewitching like moonlight on water- Little Miss Higgins captivates audiences with her original, gutsy, spirited country blues songs. Crystal clear vocals that go on forever and amazing guitar licks - she’s the real thing! Though she’s raring to go anywhere from solo to a full band of minstrels, Little Miss is mostly accompanied by partner/guitar player Foy Taylor. Together they are creating innovative guitar work rooted in a country blues style and an unforgettably “top hat” stage show.Little Miss Higgins was born in southern Alberta and raised in Independence, Kansas. As a young girl she began her love of music by carving her name into the mini grand piano that her father brought home from a local saloon.Growing up playing piano, she now uses guitar and voice as her main instruments as well as her theatre background to bring a “refreshing sound and story to the stage”. As a songwriter, she has been influenced by a range of artists from Memphis Minnie and Big Bill Broonzy to Joni Mitchell. Higgins has the ability to paint pictures with words and engage audiences with unabashed passion and presence.She has shared the stage with, to name a few, Big Dave McLean, Corb Lund, Suzie Vinnick and Tim Williams. Spring of 2006, she and Foy created music for and performed in the Globe Theatre’s production of Joey Tremblay’s Oh, George. She was nominated for a 2006 WCMA for her album Cobbler Shop Sessions and won the IMA Vox Populi Award for her song “Ferry Boat Blues”.Produced by Tim Williams, her second CD, Junction City, is an extension of the authentic songwriting and performance styles of Little Miss Higgins, as well as, Foy Taylor and the “junction” of talent that helped create the album.
View Little Miss Higgins's EPK.. -- CDBABY LINK for LITTLE MISS HIGGINS: Cobbler Shop Sessions --

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/01/2007
Band Website: www.littlemisshiggins.com
Band Members: Little Miss Higgins (guitar and vocals) Foy Taylor (guitar) ...and whoever happens to show up.............................. "In the Middle of Nowhere" Video.....................................Photos from the video shoot (Nokomis SK Nov. 2008)Photos from the video release party (Nokomis SK, Jan. 2009)
Influences: Memphis Minnie, Big Bill Broonzy, Lil Green, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Muddy Waters, Django Reinhardt, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Little Miss Higgins Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"In the Middle of Nowhere" on Bravo! Television Sunday May 31st 7:30 ET

Hey there everyone,Spring is finally here in Saskatchewan.  How beautiful it is!  Digging in the dirt, hauling manure, discovering that the compost heap really does work (it amazes me every time), and...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 09:06:00 GMT

Snowshoes & Music Videos

Hello Folks,Hope this finds you all well and warm.  It has been a cold one here in Saskatchewan, but we all find ways to survive: chopping wood for the wood stove, ice fishing, snowshoeing, racing the...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:05:00 GMT

"In the Middle of Nowhere" Video Release

Howdy folks,Hope the winter has been treating you all fair; there's enough cold and snow for everyone.  Well, coming up on Saturday, January 31st Foy and I are hosting a video release party down at ...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Messages, Saskatoon Berry Muffins and Nominations

Well, hello, everyone. I am finally getting a chance to sit down and do some writing on this rainy-daisy-day. Since I am forced to be inside, I am making use of the oven and the computer as long the...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Sing Out! Review of Junction City!

Little Miss Higgins: Junction City.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)LITTLE MISS HIGGINSJunction CityAuthor: Regenstreif, MikeJunction City may be the second album y Little Miss Higgins--aka Jole...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:44:00 GMT

THE JUNOS AND THE INDIE MUSIC AWARDS

Hello to all,Hope you are all well...and warm. It's finally warming up here in Nokomisconsidering the -30 temperatures we've been experiencing. But, enough aboutthe weather. On to other matters equ...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:48:00 GMT

The Snow Covered Prairies vs. Mint Juleps on the Beach

I had a wonderful six days in the big city of Toronto, including the Maple Blues Awards gala at the Mod Club. The place was packed full of great people, the music was deadly and I managed not to stai...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:50:00 GMT

Vote for Little Miss! Maple Blues Award Nominee!

Hey folks! I was nominated for a Maple Blues Award: New Artist/Group of the Year.If you've got a little extra time to do some voting it would be greatly appreciated. All you have to do is sign in an...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:10:00 GMT

New Reviews for Junction City!

Little Miss HigginsJunction City By David BarnardThere's something in the water out in Junction City, known now as Nokomis, Saskatchewan. How else to explain the phenomenon of Jolene Higgins, Little M...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:07:00 GMT

Highlights from the Spring and Summer of 2007

Junction City CD Release (May-June 2007)The release of Junctions City was received greatly by fans and media. The album, which was produced by the amazing Tim Williams, was also picked up by Festival...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:14:00 GMT