She's Electric, Says Oasis Star Struck By Festival Performance

While many of the artists received rave reviews for their gigs at this year's Montrose Music Festival, one musician is hoping her performance at the event could lead to international stardom.

Pianist, violinist, singer and songwriter Joni Fuller (17), received raptures of applause from locals for her performances at this year's event – her second appearance at the festival - drawing large and appreciative crowds for her gigs at the Links and George Hotels.

But little did the Greater Manchester performer know that her gig at the Links Hotel on May 30 was being watched by one of Manchester's most famous sons - Oasis founding member Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan.

So impressed was the bassist with the performance of Joni and her group, including young bassist Harrison Wood, that he said he would like to help them on the path to stardom.

Commenting on Montrose Music Festival's online guestbook, Guigsy, who played with Oasis until 1999, said: "I've been a professional bass player since the 80s and was in Montrose (by accident) at the weekend visiting friends.

"I was staying at the Links Hotel and went to a few of the small festival gigs (against my wife's will). I caught the young English girl, Joni Fuller and she's a star in the making. Wow! does anyone know much about her? She's amazing. I think I could help her.

"She's a brilliant player, singer, songwriter, performer etc. She has a great young bass player with her too who was far better than me at that age (better than me now actually).

"I've seen thousands of kids and she's special."

Guigsy, a supporter of Manchester City FC, also had special words of praise for the town.

He said: "Love Montrose by the way, and it's sweet to see you play in blue!"

Joni's website can be found at www.jonifuller.com. You can find out more about Montrose Music Festival at www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk.

Source: www.montrosereview.co.uk

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