King Bee and The Stingers at Slippery Noodle Inn

This popular Midwest blues band formed in 2006 known for energetic live shows blending roadhouse funk, soul, and blues classics. The current lineup includes Matt Boat, Jeff Shew, Paul Karaffa, Mark Carnes, and lead singer Sarah Menefee, daughter of founder Mark "King Bee" Menefee. The band regularly performs at regional blues festivals and iconic clubs across the Midwest. Three-time International Blues Challenge semifinalists, they recently released their acclaimed third album, Live from the Slippery Noodle , a top-five finalist for the 2025 Blues Foundation Best Self-Produced CD award. They also earned multiple 2025 Josie Music Award nominations and are currently working on new music.