In 1998, Madcat www.madcatmusic.net started touring with the Big Joe Manfra… Read Full Bio ↴In 1998, Madcat www.madcatmusic.net started touring with the Big Joe Manfra Band, one of the hottest bands on the Brazilian blues scene.
Madcat and the Big Joe Manfra band have now completed nine tours of Brazil and have played over 60 shows together including three appearances on Globo International TV.
Together they recorded a live CD entitled MADCAT LIVE IN RIO which has been released in Brazil on the Bluestime Records label.
Website: www.madcatmusic.net
Check out:
http://www.bigjoemanfra.com/
and
http://www.bluestimerecords.com/
The Big Joe Manfra Band is:
Big Joe Manfra - guitar
Leandro Motta - bass
Andre Carvalho - drums
Jefferson Gonçalves - harmonica

"Big Joe Manfra is a great guitarist. His lead playing is always tasteful, and his rhythm playing is as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. I had a great time performing and recording with Big Joe and I look forward to making music with him again."
Peter Madcat Ruth