United in Song with Miss Freddye Performers

Lead Vocals (Miss Freddye)
As Pittsburgh's Lady Of Lady Of The Blues, Miss Freddye keeps the blues alive in her native hometown, She started singing in church at a young age. The influence of church and her mother's love of the Blues gave Miss Freddye the beginning to venture in the world of Blues Music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues Music Works) under the direction of Big AL Leavitt. In 2002, Miss Freddye formed her own band, "Blue Faze". Several years later, she became Miss Freddye's Blues Band and Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band. Her Influences include: Koko Taylor, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Big Mama Thornton, Big AL Leavitt, and Bessie Smith.
Vocals (Stevee Wellons)
Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence (Soulful Femmes) and performance. In her early twenties she began her musical career. Since then, Stevee has performed with numerous area bands and currently teaches and coaches voice at the prestigious Afro-American Institute in the Homewood Area of Pittsburgh. An experienced recording artist as well, Stevee has recorded in Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago and Baltimore. Stevee Wellons Band won the 2015 Blues Society of Western PA's Blues Challenge and represented Western PA at the 2016 International Blues Challenge.​
Vocalist (Kim Askew)
Vocalist Kim Askew was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and began her life long love affair with music at a young age. Ultimately, she found her passion for singing while listening to the likes of Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, and Chaka Khan .and of course being molded by the music her mother Norma would play. Kim would often sit up in her room and sing along with the artist on the records until one day she discovered that she could pretty much do that on her own with out mimicking the records. Kim has been performing professionally for over twenty five years. She has been performing in night clubs and theaters up and down the east coast and all through the Midwest .Kim also enjoys acting, her first debut as an actress was in 2000. she’s had roles in several plays throughout the state. although acting was an interesting diversion, Kim says that music will always be her first love, Kim has opened up for many artists such as Kool & the Gang, Janet Jackson, and Usher. Kim sang lead with a band called The House of Soul, which was ranked Pittsburgh's Number one R&B/Soul Band, Kim is also one of the lead vocalist of the group Platinum, Kim recently released her solo debut CD entitled All Of My Lovin . Kim enjoys recording in the studio, but yet loves the intensity of live performances as well. Kim's strong but yet smooth soulful voice and her upbeat stage presence is her trademark. Kim knows how to fuse the best element of jazz gospel and R&B, This is a talent your sure to enjoy.