Known as the Bad Girl of the Blues, two-time Granite State Blues Challenge Winner, two-time International Blues Challenge Semi-finalist, and two-time Muddy Award Nominee, Ms. Vee delivers a fiery blend of soul, blues, and black southern gospel. Ms. Vee is backed by her signature “Badass Band,” which features some of Portland’s own — Jake Koprowski (bass/MD), Chance Hayden (guitar), Ron Solomon (organ), Terrell Reed (drums) and guesting is Memphissippi Sounds’ harmonicist/guitarist “Yella P” from Memphis, TN. Expect soaring vocals, sharp wit, and a band that has been turning heads across the Pacific Northwest since their debut.

Hailing from Arkansas, by way of Memphis, the award-winning Ms. Vee brings powerhouse vocals and a razor-sharp wit to every show. Ms. Vee and a Badass Band have been rocking houses since their PNW 2022 debut. They’ve quickly risen to the top of the PDX music scene as a fan favorite, with Ms. Vee delivering her signature Bad Girl of the Blues unfiltered soul sound experience. Featured guest, Yella P, is one of the last true bluesmen of our time. Getting his start playing on the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, Yella P embodies Black Blues Roots Music, with raw, gritty harmonica, guitar, and vocals!

Ms. Vee and a Badass Band will perform at the Sail on Sister Blues Cruise on Saturday, July 4.