So many fabulous musicians have shaped and molded the blues Queenie and the Blue Cats play and enjoy.Our influences are too numerous to list but for Muddy Waters,Koko Taylor,The Paul Butterfield Blues Band,Elmore James,John Lee Hooker,Houndog Taylor,BB King,Albert King,Howlin Wolf,Chris Beggan, Little Walter,Johnny Winter,Robert Johnson,Junior Wells,Milwaukee Slim,Otis Rush,T-Bone Walker,Buddy Guy,Willie Dixon,Etta James,Freddie King,Jimi Hendrix and the many other brilliant musicians who weave the melodies and blue notes we so love,we have absolute appreciation and respect.
Special thanks to Jon and his camera for the video clip,it's a bit out of synch but we love him anyway!!
Queenie and the Blue Cats hit the Wisconsin blues scene full throttle in 2005. Described as playing “ blues so tasty you don’t need no sauce”, Queenie and the boys quickly built a following playing at many blues clubs and festivals in the area, and won the 2007 MAMA Award for Blues Album of the Year for their debut CD, Live at Milo’s Place. The band was also honored with nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Blues Artist of the Year and Cover Band of the Year. With Queenie McCarter-Wade on vocals, Joe Dieter on guitar, Scott Lukomski on bass and Bill Cheadle on drums, this band puts on a stage show you won’t want to miss. Known for their clever,life inspired lyrics, fresh arrangements and signature sound, Queenie and the Blue Cats hope you enjoy their latest release, Another Blue Day which features 10 original tunes and a reworked classic that will make you want to dance. Queenie and the Blue Cats have been featured on MyMadison TV 14s Urban Theater, Triple M 105.5, WORT 89.9, KLBC California, Chittlin Circuit Radio and NewMilwaukee Radio. Queenie has recorded and/shared the stage with a host of beautiful blues people including Barrelhouse Chuck,Paul Filipowicz,Tom Holland,Chris Beggan,Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith,Milwaukee Slim,AJ Love,Oscar Wilson and Joe Nosek and Chris Boeger of the Cashbox Kings,John Primer,Billy Branch,Bradley Fish,Joey Banks,Bruce Alford,Gerald Williams,Billy McDuffy and the late Windmill Washington.Cuts from Another Blue Day are available for download at i-Tunes,amazonmp3, Rhapsody, e-music,Napster,lala.com and Amie St. or you can order your very own hard copy at: www.queenieandthebluecats.com
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Join Us at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show & Auction Dinner
Enjoy plus-size fashions at their best while you help support and celebrate 40 years of size acceptance advocacy efforts at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show on July 31, 2009!
This year Washington DC will take its place as the leading plus-size fashion capital of the world as we bring you the NAAFA 2009 Fashion Show & Auction Dinner being held on Friday, July 31, 2009, at the Dulles Airport Marriott. NAAFA is the world's oldest, largest civil rights organization working to improve the lives of people of size. We turn forty years old this year and are going strong with the strength we need to build a new future. This major fund raising event for our organization will feature food, fashion, music and our well known Not-So-Silent Auction.
Plus size fashion designers from around the country will present their latest collections of inspired designs. These talented designers have a sincere desire to see women return to the truth within themselves as expressed through what they wear, giving women of any age and size the opportunity to be truly fabulous. We are happy to announce that we have award winning makeup artist, Maisie Dunbar, to assist our volunteer model participants with their makeup and hair stylists from Paul Mitchell The School Virginia to finish their looks.
Be sure to bring your wallets, checkbooks and credit cards as we will showcase vendors of fashion, accessories and furniture--all catering to the plus size audience.
The event begins with dinner at 7pm on Friday, July 31, 2009. Tickets to this exciting fund raising event are $75 each for the entire fashion-filled evening and may be purchased through July 26, 2009 online by going to http://www.naafaonline.com/NAAFA_2009_DC_Convention/index.html and clicking on the Registration tab.
The NAAFA vendor mall and vendor room are open to the public on Saturday, August 1st, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, August 2, 2009, from 9:00 am -
Only $25.00 buys you a chance to win a week in a bungalow at a fabulous Wyndham Resort in Hawaii and raises much needed funds for the work NAAFA is doing to end discrimination against people of size. This prize is a one week stay for the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week in an Hawaiian timeshare.
Unwind during your island retreat at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, designed in the style of an 1880’s Hawaiian village. Palm thatched roofs, rustic bungalows and paths lie amidst flower and fruit bearing trees, palms and tropical vegetation. The resort lies on 30 acres overlooking Kahului Bay and is two blocks from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean
The two-bedroom bungalow features a king size bed in each bedroom, sleeper sofa in the living room, two private baths, whirlpool tub in the master bath, full kitchen, washer/dryer and lanai. Maximum occupancy is 6. Private sleeping area sleeps 4. Wyndham will provide our winner with a ground level, accessible bungalow.
Other amenities include two outdoor pools, two outdoor hot tubs (with steps entering pools and hot tubs), a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a putting green and a children’s activities program.
It's an easy walk or drive to Kailua-Kona Village, with ocean activities and exciting night life. Also minutes away are Hulihee Palace, University of Hawaii, Onizuka Space Center and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park. Fly into Kona International Airport, approximately 15 minutes away.
This vacation package is scheduled for Thanksgiving week 2009, with check in at 4:00PM, November 22, 2009 and check out at 10:00AM, November 29, 2009.
Any request for change in date or location would be subject to charges by the Wyndham Resorts of approximately $200.00. Daily housekeeping is available by special request only and additional charges apply. This vacation raffle does not include airfare.
Tickets may be purchased through the NAAFA website (click on the banner above) and will als
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NAAFA is pleased to announce that for our 2009 NAAFA 40th Anniversary Convention we're going straight to the top. We will be meeting in Washington DC and for the third year in a row, our convention will be held concurrently with the Association for Size Diversity And Health Conference. We will come together for our combined conferences on July 31-August 3, 2009.
As you have come to expect, we will fill your days with incredible workshops where you can learn to challenge your own thinking, move your body, build a network of friends and help change the world. There will be swimming and dancing because we love the freedom we have to move our bodies in an environment free of ridicule and blame.
We will be spending Sunday in training and preparation for our visit to The Hill on Monday, Size Diversity Awareness Day. You don't want to miss this opportunity to help create a better future!
If you have not ever attended a NAAFA national convention, let us urge you to do so this year. Go to our convention website today at http://www.naafaonline.com to learn how you can join us in Los Angeles. We have made it easy for you to register right from our website, both for the convention and the HOTEL. Many people say that the experiences they had at convention were life-changing for them – how will this year’s convention change you?
Use part of your Tax Refund check to help relieve discrimination against people of size. Your $15 donation will go to help achieve that goal when you join NAAFA. Please join NAAFA today by joining right on line at www.naafa.org or mailing your check to: NAAFA, P. O. Box 22510, Oakland, CA 94609 Your support is greatly appreciated!
If you're already a member, we're happy to receive your tax deductible donations any time of the year!
Hey guy's, just stopping by to say hi. Looks like your going to be TV stars:) I'll do your make up...ok maybe not. I know how to put on chapstick and that's about all.
Hi Friends!thanks for your support!your music sounds great,very cool and tasty!I am also honored by your add!from Argentina!best wishes and keep in touch!
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