Here is the description from the films website:

“Whistlin’ Dixie invites the viewer to travel along as filmmaker Meredith Heil explores American’s Southern heartland in search of queer sound. The film journeys through the region’s independent, queer lo-fi scene, tracking down the LGBTQ musicians, fans and activists that are actively using DIY music to build safe spaces and strike down prejudices, therein altering the political and social climate of the new South for generations to come. Through personal interview, rich landscapes and riveting performance, the film considers the complex historical relationship between Southern music, personal identity and political resistance. “

Meredith and Amber also hung out with us for the weekend and we got to show them all of the beautiful things about the horse capital of the world

Day 1: We kicked our tour off in Lexington at the Green Lantern bar. It was a fantastic show, and so many people came out. We sold out of sweatshirts that night it was crazy! 8″ Betsy rocked it out as usual. Thank you Lexington for always being so supportive. We love you guys.

Day 2: We played at Havana nightclub in Columbus OH. Again we had a fantastic time, and sounded great thanks to our sound guy. Ondine’s mom cooked us a vegan Indian dinner and then her parents came to the show. So cute. After we finished with the show we hit the road for an eleven hour drive to our next gig in Pittsfield MA.

Day 3: Before hitting up Pittsfield we stopped in Brackney PA to rest up at Liz’s dads alpaca farm. I just want to say that alpaca’s are both one of the cutest animals that I’ve ever seen and also the weirdest.

We also jumped into a freezing cold pond. After drying out and resting up we hit the road for the final three hour stretch. About 30 minutes outside of Pittsfield we got pulled over. For driving too slow. That’s right. A couple of vans of rockstars driving under the speed limit. HOT. Apparently Meghan didn’t have her pants on either, ’cause you know, why would she? We didn’t get a ticket, just a stern talking to. Around 6:30pm we made it to Rebel Records, which is a cool independent record store right in the heart of downtown. In addition to some really awesome records for sale, they also had t-shirts and zines. The back room is set up for bands to play, and the venue is all ages. The show was a lot of fun, especially because we got to network with other musicians. It was also pretty fortuitous that we played with the Jesse Minute from Rhode Island. They were one of the first bands the Spooky Qs ever played with in Lexington, back when we were a baby band without a drummer. It was nice to show them how far we’ve come. We spent the night with Liz’s friends who had two dogs; a st. bernard and a pug (I know right!), two adorable girls, and several chickens. It was a zoo and we love that. They were really sweet to put all seven of us up, and I hope we all get to hang out again.

Day 4: We hit the road again and ended up in Baltimore Maryland for our show at the Metro Gallery. We got to play with our old pals Pariah Piranha, and had the honor to share the stage with the Degenerettes.

Day 5: We drove up to Harrisburg PA to hang out with Tony from Pariah Piranha. It was nice to chill out and take a day off.

Day 6: From Harrisburg we trekked to Durham NC to play at the Pinhook bar, co-owned by our good friend Kym Register of Midtown Dickens. For our friends from Lexington, the Pinhook kind of reminds us of a cross between the old dame (back when it was awesome) and the old busters. It was quite a treat. What was also really a treat was having the opportunity to meet Pink Flag. PF is an all-girl three piece punk group from Durham. We were especially taken with Jessica, their drummer, who just destroyed. It was also really nice to see women of color in a punk band – punk rock has been dominated by white musicians in this country, and it was nice to see something different.

Day 7: Chilling in Durham with Melissa, co-owner of Durham records label, 307 Knox. I’m not sure yet what adventures are in store. We have a few days off before having to play at Mondo Homo on Saturday, so there is some talk about hitting the beach. We shall see. We’ll definitely keep you updated! See you all soon

Day 8: We did end up going to the beach. It was sunny and beautiful, and lucky for us the water was clear.

Day 9: We got to Atlanta early and stayed with the fabulous Lady Jane. Some of us explored the city at little bit. We ended up at a delicious vegan restaurant on Highland called Soul Vegan. If you’re ever in the ATL you’ve got to check it out.

Day 10: Mondo Homo. We are so honored and happy that we had a chance to play with at this festival. The performances were amazing, the people were friendly — everyone was so incredibly diverse and open! If you ever have a chance to go to this, then do it.

Our first tour was a huge success. We had a great time, we got to know each other better within the band, we got to spend time with our friends from 8″ Betsy, we met some beautiful and amazing people along the way, we got to travel, and we played our hearts out. We can’t wait until we can do it again.

What: Kill The Noise
Where: AL’s BAR
When: Thursday, April 22nd @ 8:00 PM

Kill The Noise is a monthly event at Al’s Bar, but this coming Thursday, (the 22nd) it is going to be the biggest yet! The slew of artists include, Lush Life, Jay Marinelli, Spooky Q’s, and others… plus a DJ will be mixing to keep your body movin’ all night long. It’s only a $7 cover and a night jammed full of music, fun, and other escapades, so be sure and check it out! Host, (Hendrick) says it’s “going to be the best yet, and you don’t wanna effin’ miss it”. You heard him kids, so go ahead, press those party pants and pick out your dancin’ shoes– and get ready for an unforgettable night!

Related show

• Artist: Spooky Qs
• Date: Thursday, April 22nd 2010
• Time: 8:00pm
• City: Spooky Qs in lexington, ky
• Venue: AL’s bar
• Country: US
• Admission: $7
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• Notes: Kill The Noise is a monthly event at Al’s Bar, but this coming Thursday, (the 22nd) it is going to be the biggest yet! The slew of artists include, Lush Life, Jay Marinelli, Spooky Q’s, and others… plus a DJ will be mixing to keep your body movin’ all night long. It’s only a $7 cover and a night jammed full of music, fun, and other escapades, so be sure and check it out! Host, (Hendrick) says it’s “going to be the best yet, and you don’t wanna effin’ miss it”. You heard him kids, so go ahead, press those party pants and pick out your dancin’ shoes– and get ready for an unforgettable night!
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We had the opportunity to be guest’s on Ben’s show this past Wednesday. We had a ton of fun and hope to do it again someday. Thanks Ben, Thanks WRFL!

We have a recording of the show, but at the moment it’s too large to upload. We’re gonna try and cut it down and put it up for everyone!

xo,

The Qs

Review: Spooky Q’s – Winterband (CD). By Brian Kirst

www.spookyqs.com

Like gypsy vampire hunters surrounded by Devo synths, the Spooky Q’s prove themselves to be one of the most inventive bands around on their debut EP Winterband. Utilizing twinkling keyboards, layered vocals, an electric violin and clanging tambourines along with traditional guitar ascetics, they create a moody, sexually charged sound on songs such as “Infection” while truly encompassing every horror fan’s emotional state with the electrically gloomy opening number “Strange”.

The musically ambidextrous (and exotically, stunningly beautiful) Ondine Quinn shares main vocal duties with the sweetly powerful Jack Cofer while sentimental pop support is offered from Seith Miller (whom live creates magic with a moody sexuality and quirky power) on songs such as “Stale Air” and a humorous travails of band life adventure (cutely) called “Dancey”.

Meanwhile songs like “Boy” and “DJ” make one think of S and M galleries, Lou Reed and late night drives through Stephen King landscapes all at once-proving that this socially progressive band belongs on everyone’s play list not just those who like a little blood in their coffee every morning.

If you can’t tell, I’m really excited. Taken from their website:

[Mondon homo is] the South’s queer art, spoken word, dance party, hip-hop-electro clash, politics, film, BBQ, circus arts, theater, music, burlesque, social action diversity-lovin’ festival of fun queer space.

We’ll be stopping here on one of the last nights of our tour with 8″ Betsy. I’ll get the date up as soon as I know. For more information about Mondo Homo, check out their website.

xo,

Ondine

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We’re going on our first tour in May from the 21st – 31st. We need t-shirts to sell and do not want to recycle the design from the Winterband shirts.

We need a talented artist to come up with a new logo. We require a single screen print design, you can also choose the color of the t-shirt to compliment your image. The name of our band must be in the design somewhere.

Please send your results to spookyque@gmail.com with no less than a 300 dpi resolution by MARCH 1st!

March 2nd we have a band meeting set up specifically to discuss which logo we will go through with.

Good luck and we look forward to your submissions!!