The Masterstroke Queen Experience

The Masterstroke Queen Experience

Formed in 2015 and based in Portland ME, we bring the amazing songs of Queen to life on stage, with a tip of the cap to the style, bombast and essence of Queen's live shows.
Led on lead vocals by lifelong self professed "Queen Freak" Sean Slaughter, (finalist in the 2011 Roger Taylor/Brian May officially Queen sanctioned Queen Extravaganza Contest) the MQE is 9 members strong of exceptionally experienced and talented musicians and performers. We know every single hit and many deep cut Queen songs! We aim to replicate the complex album arrangements and layers that Queen produced so spectacularly well, while still having fun and doing some mash ups with live versions. We love performing and are a high energy, fun bunch who know that crowd interaction and participation are the key to making a Queen show into a QUEEN EXPERIENCE.

"Sean Slaughter and his band of merry men and women burn it down! The high quality performers and performance take the crowd from 1973 to the early '90's as they cover the hits and deep tracks of the band who invented arena rock and spectacle. The two and a half plus hour show never lets up. Slaughter keeps things moving by leading the charge and graciously stepping aside featuring his skilled colleagues and guest musicians, who he clearly holds in high regard.

Slaughter is the consummate front man and band leader. He is the man for the job with vocal chops, flair, humility, humor and again, a deep admiration and respect for those who share the stage with him. The Masterstroke Queen Experience, in the spirit of Queen, is a rock'n'roll roller coaster ride, rich in musical history and tons of fun!" -Steve Peer, writer "Steve's Theme Park"