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