Karen Cuda: Hmmm ... not sure how many decades ago or where I said that. Boulder is fine. I don't like stinky hippies asking me for change, but other than that it's OK. I don't spend much time there.

BH: Speaking of drag -- and Denver-hailin' gals -- have you been to Lannie's Clocktower for the drag show? Or the burlesque? I've been meaning to go!!

KC: Yes. We both work there. It's awesome. In fact some of the lovely ladies and "ladies" of Lannie's will be making special guest appearances at our show on Friday!!

BH: Where are some of the best secret stores in Denver to find your stage-sporting goods: fake eyelashes, wigs, all things vinyl, hot pants ...ya know, things to compliment the "Space Hooker" look?

KC: That's why they call them "secret". All these stores would be obligated to give me a discount if I mentioned them to the press, and that's not gonna happen so I'll keep it a secret. Oh, and HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD!!!

BH: One more Denver question: Tell me your top three favorite bars and why. (I seem to looking in all the wrong places.)

KC: Me too. I think they've still yet to come. But I do like the "Regal Beagle-ness" of the PS Lounge and the tequila selection at Mezcal. Of course Lannie's is a kick a$$ place to hang out too!

BH: What places will you never return in the world (or Denver or Boulder) and why?

KC: Um....weird question. I guess high school because I already graduated.

BH: I seem to always ask this -- but what's the best album to make sexy time to?

KC: Mezzanine by Massive Attack or Australasia by Pelican

BH: ... the worst?

KC: Maybe Seasons in the Abyss by Slayer?

BH: Tell us about a tattoo that only the privileged get to see.

KC: Why whould they be privileged if I told the press? Some things are best kept in my pants.

BH: Karen -- what's this about you being an actress as well? You played a part in the indie film Nixing the Twist? What was that like? Have you played any other roles?

KC: Yes I played the "Twist" in that movie. It was my first attempt at acting. Turned out pretty good all things considered. I did a bit part in another movie I don't even know the name of. When I say "bit" part I mean like 5 seconds, literally. I'm hoping to do some cartoon voiceover work sometime soon but I certainly don't consider myself an actress.

BH: So, your other band, Nashville P*ssy has been said to sound like "AC/DC meeting Lynyrd Skynyrd in a sex motel while high on drugs." How would you describe Hemi Cuda? (No genre-dropping allowed!)

KC: We sound like L7 meets the Go Gos. Only better.

BH: When your band got together, in 1997, I was in seventh grade at a Catholic school that made you feel rebellious for wearing lipstick or a hair scrunchie around your wrist. I'm guessing your junior high experience was a tad different than mine?

KC: Much.

BH: What's the latest, greatest thing that mom or pop have said about your music?

KC: That they're proud of me.

BH:Tell us about a strange fan that sticks out in your mind.

KC: There's been a couple that have surprised me with flowers when I'm on the other side of the world. That's pretty nice.

BH: Any pre-show rituals?

KC: Stretching and eyelashes.

BH: Super-girly, feminine guilty pleasures?

KC: Nail polish, clothes shopping, changing purses to match my outfit.

BH: Pop music guilty pleasures?

KC: Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson

BH: What scares you? Anything?

KC: The Dementors.

BH: Now, tell us about the drummer. What's his name? Where's he from? What does he not want us to know?

KC: Ryan Klassen. He rocks. You'd have to ask him the rest.

BH: Do you watch the news? Read the paper? What recent story got your blood boiling?

KC: Paris Hilton out of jail.

BH: Women and the music biz ... what are your thoughts? Take whatever angle you wish.

KC: We exist. It always seems to be a "buzz question". I don't have much to say about it. I've never been a man in the music business so what I do is my only perspective. I play music. And I have a vagina.

BH: Call me crazy, but I'm assuming you put someone in their place recently. Explain.

KC: Actually funny cuz my mom recently screeched to a halt to tear some little girl's mom a new a$$ who watched her throw a kitten and did nothing about it. Go mom!!

BH: What are your thoughts on women fighting in a public place? And I mean - fighting. Unladylike? Justifiable? Depends?

KC: Hilarious and fun to watch!!! Catfight!! Not typically my bag anymore though.

BH: Where are you playing next?

KC: The Bluebird Theater. Friday July 20th for our CD Release show!

BH: Any future endeavors?

KC: All kinds. More rocking all over the world I'm sure.

BH: Do you think I'm nuts?

KC: No.

BH: Do you think I care?

KC: I don't care.

BH: Thanks, lady!!!!! You rock!