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One ride on the Funny Bus with legendary Charlotte drag artist Buff Faye will immediately transport laughing travellers into the soul of the Queen City, the largest in the US state of North Carolina. Known more for ultraconservative politics than ultrafabulous drag queens, North Carolina is something of a paradox. An oasis of progressive acceptance in a place where happy hours are banned, Charlotte is one of the most important cities in the United States thanks to its huge banking sector and its busy airport, one of the country’s busiest airline hubs. It is also a great place to have a good time.

: All aboard the Funny Bus

: The laughter keeps rolling on a Buff Faye Drag Queen Funny Bus tour

One would think that a city of bankers is not the most jovial of places. One would be wrong. Devoid of beautiful landscapes or monumental landmarks, Charlotte at first glance does not grab visitors’ attention the way New York, Paris, or Rio de Janeiro does. It may take a while to warm to the city, but the energetic Buff Faye rides in an express lane to enjoyment, explaining the city’s history and herstory in a meaningful way while entertaining passengers on board a bus specially fitted out for fun. Windows removed to allow for maximal interaction with pedestrians, drivers, and anyone else who crosses paths with this party on wheels, the Funny Bus is a literal and figurative vehicle of both amusement and understanding as Buff Faye relates facts and anecdotes about the various districts visited. In a city spread over a large area, there is no better way to gain a geographical orientation of Charlotte’s diverse neighbourhoods.

: Get on the bus for an afternoon of entertainment and enlightenment

: Coming to a screen near you

The most impressive aspect of a Buff Faye Drag Queen Funny Bus tour does not even take place on board the bus, though. Rather, it is the smiles, waves, thumbs-up, dance moves, and positive vibes from people passing on the streets that extend the fun not just to the tour participants, which recently included only one gay man and one lesbian couple in a group of 16. Indeed, the vast majority of Miss Buff Faye’s fans are straight men and women looking for an outrageously good time; among the many entrepreneurial endeavours undertaken in addition to Funny Bus tours, the award-winning Buff Faye hosts a busy calendar of shows and drag queen brunches that combine a taste of Charlotte’s commendable culinary scene with raucous entertainment.

Buff Faye, always a surprise package

All fun aside, this gay man of indigenous descent who dresses in dresses works hard to bring an understanding of drag and LGBTQ visibility to the general public in a meaningful way. It comes as no surprise that Buff Faye is a tireless advocate for LGBTQ rights and recognition in Charlotte, serving as an LGBTQ educator in an admirable blend of entertainment and seriousness. Whether leading sessions on cultural awareness for professional athletic teams or meeting with local politicians to enlighten them about the realm of LGBTQ, Buff Faye’s limitless charm and frank candour are especially refreshing among people more accustomed to yes-men and doublespeak. All hail the queen!

Beyond Charlotte, Buff Faye performs across the United States and soon the United Kingdom as well. A visit to Australia in the future? In the meantime, a simple visit to allbuff.com will whet the appetite of travellers hungry for a genuinely entertaining afternoon in the company of a performer soon to be seen in Amazon Prime’s new series, Pageant Queens.