DIGNEY FIGNUS

Digney Fignus is a Boston based singer/songwriter. He arrived on the scene in the 80's playing guitar and singing in a three-piece Boston punk band called the SPIKES.  Scoring on local radio with songs like "Air Raid" and "Summer Vacation", The Spikes performed for underground loft shows that eventually led Digney to run one of the first "Punk" night clubs in Boston, ("Streets" voted Boston's #1 nightclub 1981 by the Boston Phoenix). Digney's big break came in 1984 when he won the MTV basement tapes with his hit song and video "THE GIRL WITH THE CURIOUS HAND". This led to a follow up 1985 release on COLUMBIA RECORDS that Digney co-produced with former CHARTBUSTER and MODERN LOVER, Leroy Radcliffe.

More success came in 1996 when Digney won the WZLX Boston Anthem contest with his song "BOSTON TOWN". The song is featured on the four-song CD “BOSTON TOWN" which received critical acclaim and was nominated for RECORD OF THE YEAR, by the Mass Country Music Awards Association.  One of the songs from the CD "End of the Line" won one of the SONG OF THE YEAR awards.

Digney’s most recent CD, "TROUBLE ON THE LEVEE" is the result of over a year’s work in the studio.  It features 12 original songs and performances by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks, (Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, etc.) and many other fine musicians.  The CD's infectious melodies and unique story line garnered rave reviews all across the country, and the story of Johnnie Boudreaux, the man "too good lookin' for his own good," has led to a new CD, “TALK OF THE TOWN”, due for release in the fall of 2007, where the adventure continues.

National airplay, great reviews, and appearances on the FOX 25 Morning News, have the band playing festivals like the Lowell Summer Music Series, where Digney recently opened for Dr John and over 2500 fans. 

In the spring of 2007, Digney will also be appearing regularly on television, along with news-anchor Susan Wornick and comedian Steve Sweeney, as a judge for the new Community Auditions show, which will begin airing again on NECN.

Some fans have described the bands live shows as "color in a black and white world."  Digney’s five piece ensemble features many of the musicians who recorded on "TROUBLE ON THE LEVEE" and brings out the best in Digney's tunes. The band not only performs the new material but also some of Digney's vintage classics like "The Girl with the Curious Hand".  The shows are high-energy full throttle fun that feature contagious songs that you'll be singing the next day.  Bring your dancing shoes...

Digney on location

THE SPIKES - L to R: Dan Foley, Digney Fignus, Johnny Z

Hanging out with Dr. John at the Lowell Summer Music Series

Digney with Charles

(left to right) Steve Sweeney, Susan Wornick, and Digney Fignus at Mohegan Sun - judges for the new "Community Auditions Show"