Absolutely Fabulous: Fabienne Holloway Entrances the Viper

Our final septet of MUSEXPO 2009 musical acts is led off by Brit-born teen sensation Fabienne Holloway, who previously impressed conference attendees with a fine performance during the kickoff cocktail party Sunday night. At the time, I wondered how she'd sound when not combatting 60-degree temperatures and a brisk breeze on a rooftop; and in the cozy confines of the Viper Room, I have found an easy one word answer to that query: incredible! Backed by an outstanding five-piece backing band, Fabienne's voice is filled with an exquisitely expressed, experienced world-weariness that makes it hard to believe that she's still but seventeen years of age. She slowed it down a bit for the torch-type ballad "Let Me In," enrapturing with emotive vocal theatrics that clearly impressed the attentive audience. Truly, an artist to be reckoned with in the years ahead and a great way to kick off the final evening of MUSEXPO 2009 musical showcases!