America’s Got Talent producers saw Amy as next the viral sensation to come out of the reality TV show and Entertainment Tonight even went so far as to hail Amy Armstrong as the next Susan Boyle.
Then, suddenly, without explanation, the producers passed on having Amy and Freddy appear in Las Vegas even though they were popular with both the judges and the audience.
For over 15 years, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have been celebrated in nightclubs and gay resorts across the world for their hilarious mix of comedy, gay anthems and blue b-side songs.
A lot of Amy’s repertoire comes from her long time friendships with drag queens who dig up rare gems like “The Pussy Cat Song.”
Today Amy and Freddy join us to talk about life as entertainers in gay clubs, how having a good gal pal can help you fight the blues and Amy’s long time romance with Chicago drag queen TeriYaki- yes folks, they almost got married, if you can believe it.
If you’re in Chicago, be sure to check out their live show on Oct. 22 & 23 at the new nightclub the Mayne Stage.
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Wow, what a voice!
Amy’s, I mean. Love y’all guys too, but that last song just blew me away.
I love love *love* Amy and Freddy! So glad you guys had them on – I even saw them at the Gentry and Voltaire back in the day when I would come to Chicago to visit my friends, and they were Grand Marshalls at DC Pride here a few years back – love you guys!
AWESOME podcast!!! gotta try watch these two live!!
Four of my friends in one room! I can’t handle the fabulousness!!! Listening now.
LOVED the interview and all the wonderful songs. They had a wonderfully intimate feel, which has always been one of my favorite things about when you feature musicians. Amy and Freddy are a Chicago treasure. I love that they are sharing their gifts with other places in the country (and around the world!) because they deserve to be heard.
I’m so excited they have a new home at Rehab. It seems like a great place for a rebirth of cabaret as we remember it back in the Gentry days. Having briefly been a part of that scene myself (thanks to Amy and Freddy, by the way), I am sad that it has disappeared a bit from the radar. With venues like Rehab and Mayne Stage, and 3160 as well; hopefully we’ll see some new talent come up and show us their stuff.
I love you guys… all of you. This made my day.
You know they really know their music too, they aren’t just pretty faces. I would love to see an entire album of off-color raunchy songs from Amy and Freddy.
Truly a joyful duo who bring nothing sunshine and warmth into everything they do.
We are SO HAPPY to have Amy & Freddy performing at the new Rehab Cabaret @ Circuit Nightclub! Amy & Freddy will be performing every Wednesday from 9pm-12am. Come out on Fridays from 9pm-12am for OPEN MIC with Amy & Lloyd!
Love the interview and love Amy & Freddy! Can’t wait to see you guys back in Portland this coming February. xox
It is taking me all day to listen to this show since I don’t want it to be over, I keep switching to other pod cast to make this one last longer. Seen them in Portland a couple times and its been well worth it every time.
What a fantastic voice! Amy and Freddy are sensational- I want to be like her when I grow up. Great show, guys!
was that madge weinstein on keyboards???
No it’s not, but why would you think that?