Barbarella And The Boogie Blues

A GOOD LENGTH - OUT NOW

Thrilled to be able to announce that the album is OUT NOW! I would like to thank the incomparable Ray Fury, whose artistry, musicianship and support in this en devour has been without bound. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to those incredibly talented and generous musicians who joined me as, very special guest performers, to record for this project, Mark Mochan, Vince Hall and Marco Giacomelli, who are all guitar virtuosos in their own right. Finally, what can I say to the incredible, Tony Franklin, one of my most favourite and undoubtedly one of the best bass players on the planet, he hasn't just played with some of my musical heroes, he is one of my musical heroes and a thoroughly lovely bloke! Most honoured he took time out of his very busy schedule to lay down a very groovy bass line, on the album's opening track, I'll Be Lovin' You. Can't wait for you all to hear it and the other 7 tracks that make up, A Good Length!

Rachel's voice stands like a house and she feels equally at ease in the swampy and retro-sounding song "I've Got To Love You" as in the impressive and dedicated to Robert Johnson "The Devil Blues". "Father Forgive Me" has such a pleasantly incantatory groove that the clothes hang around your body like clammy rags after listening.

What is certain is that she has a great voice and knows how to use it live, enough ingredients for a steaming set of blues with influences of classic rock.

Blues Magazine

A fresh and unique talent, irrepressibly paving a road to success.

Peter Antony, Radio Caroline

Vocals so powerful, so deep and so gripping, they blew my mind.

Phebe Pang, Alternative Twist Radio

A Good Length is a captivating work that fuses elements of blues, rock and funk with a modern twist. The project stands out for it's catchy melodies and driving rhythms, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a rich and varied musical universe.

Inside The Canyon.

BARBARELLA AND THE BOOGIE BLUES

Barbarella And The Boogie Blues, is a British blues rock band created by singer and song writer, Rachel Medina. Inspired by the music of the great British blues boom and it's origins, the band, now featuring guitarist, Edwin Leonard are currently performing in Europe whilst preparing for their January 2027 tour.

With music featured on the, legendary Radio Caroline and Steve Hoare's, Blues Lounge as well as several other amazing shows and stations around the world, currently supporting the blues. The band's debut album was released on December 12th 2024, to receive critical acclaim. With the second due for release in summer of 2026.

MORE ABOUT THE BAND

Lead singer and lyricist, Rachel Medina, has been making music since 2016. Her fluidity as an artist has allowed her to create within multiple musical genres.

Her past collaborations include an impressive list of musical maestros from producer, Tony Visconti and legendary pianist, Mike Garson, both probably best known for their work with David Bowie, to the internationally acclaimed, Singaporean guitar wizard, Randolf Arriola and bass virtuoso, Tony Franklin.

At this time, her primary focus is exploring her earliest inspirations in music and passion for the blues, soul and classic rock, through the band, Barbarella And The Boogie Blues.

AS HEARD ON THE LEGENDARY RADIO CAROLINE, JAZZ FM AND OTHER AMAZING STATIONS SUPPORTING THE BLUES AROUND THE WORLD.

When I first thought about singing the blues I hesitated, how could I even begin to approach the music written, performed and mastered by such greats as those who I listened to in awe, but there came a point when I could no longer only listen, I had to try to express my own kind of blues with as much honesty, passion and purpose as is in me. However do not think I remain anything other than humble as I offer great reverence to so many blues giants who have held me up, consoled, inspired and enthralled me over the years.

Musical Influences and Inspirations

Over the past eight or nine years, since I first began experimenting with making my own music, I have explored several different musical genres, continuing to push myself outside of my comfort zone, as I sought to express myself through song. I grew up within a family that were not instrumental or creative within music, but they did love it, so I was exposed to many types of music from an early age. I vividly remember listening to and loving, those great, old, rock and roll records, from people like Fats Domino and Little Richard, I was obsessed with The Beatles during my teens and later, David Bowie, but it was really the first time that I heard, Otis Redding that I thought I wanted to be a singer. Later singers like Sam and Dave, Wilson Picket, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin, all made quite an impression on me. Even before I played a little guitar myself I was enthralled with those guitar heroes like Hendrix, the guitar was always the one instrument that got me really excited about music. Through listening to Eric Clapton, I was led to John Mayall and then Alexis Korner, which ushered me down a kind of wormhole that changed my musical tastes and ultimately my approach to making music forever. I became enchanted with artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker and the three Kings, and then the great blues infused rock of the late sixties and early seventies, most especially Peter Green, Rory Gallagher, Led Zeppelin and of course Free, who are probably, along with Bad Company two of my favourite bands. Certainly Paul Rodgers and his incredible vocal and writing ability impacted and inspired me in a most profound way, of course his Muddy Water Blues, tribute album, is a phenomenal homage to my favourite blues artist, featuring so many epic guitarists, it is such an incredible and exhilarating expression of the music I love, it would definitely be one of my desert island discs. If you haven't heard it then I highly recommend you take a listen.

Rachel Medina