SUGAR PIE DeSANTO, the Filipino-American singer who was given the Pioneer Award in 2009 by the Rhythm & Blues Foundation in recognition of her life-time achievements, will be attending as GUEST OF HONOR the special appearance of Filipino blues band Brat Pack at Biscuits & Blues in San Francisco , California on 19 January. Brat Pack will be en route to represent the Philippines at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis later that week. Biscuits & Blues has been honored by the Blues Foundation as the best blues bar in the US.