Performers
2002 (listed alphabetically)
| Alix
Dobkin www.ladyslipper.org/alix  |
Always a voice for justice and social change, Alix started her full-time professional folk singing career in Greenwich Village in the mid 1950s, singing songs of protest and vision. She came out as a Lesbian in 1972 and turned to writing and singing for women in general and to building Lesbian culture in particular. For a over a quarter century, Alix has traveled to women's communities in the U.S. and worldwide, sharing Lesbian gossip, stories, & songs and building Lesbian political & cultural networks. She often speaks on college campuses about her experiences with global Lesbian cultures, her anti-racist work, and women's community. Producer of the groundbreaking 1973 "Lavender Jane Loves Women", Alix has six additional highly praised albums and a songbook to her credit. |
| Amy
Fix www.amyfix.com  |
New York City's funniest lesbian singer-songwriter with a bisexual plot twist. Since 1991 Amy has teamed up with guitarist/arranger Sam Fenster, to perform her sassy lesbian comedy songs, sweet innocent ditties, and raw ballads full of the pain and transformation of overcoming childhood sexual abuse. They've captured their magic on a CD called "Spoon," which won a 2002 Outmusic Award for Best Outstanding Debut Recording. |
| Kevin
Hannan www.kevinhannan.com  |
Kevin Hannan's critically acclaimed "Bridge to Atlantis" (2001) is a concept album about post-milennial dream chasing. 2002 Outmusician of the Year nominee. He is accompanied by fellow Out Musicians Freddy Freeman (www.mediateck.net/freddyfreeman) and Jon Gilbert Leavitt (www.jglsongs.com). "A high-end vocalist destined for the attention he deserves."...THE GLOBAL MUSE |
| L.
Monique Smokin' Spoken Wordz  |
A prolific and captivating Spoken Word Artist - always taking the art of poetry to new heights. Originianlly from NYC, L. Monique made her transition to the tranquil Sullivan County Catskills area a little over a year and a half ago. Since that time she continues to regularly perform for public and private venues, gay, straight or otherwise. Always done in a manner that delights and edutains, her candid poetic style skillfully embraces topics such as social-political injustices, AIDS Awareness, and lesbian erotica to name a few. L. Monique progressively produces riveting productions via her poetry collective Smokin Spoken Wordz Productions and is author of 3 books (including the steamy "What Butches Are For" & the just recently released "Solstice") and an independantly produced CD. |
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Sister Funk |
Sister Funk™'s music is featured in, "A Word From Our Sponsors", an independent film produced in New Mexico and in an upcoming TV Pilot, "Yes You Can", written about remarkable women. These ladies not only put on a high energy, provocatively exciting stage show, but they create a party-like atmosphere so you can't help but have a good time. These sistahs have been coined "the band that cares" for their strong commitment to charitable events. In the summer of 2002, they'll be featured in a published book, Booking, Promoting and Marketing Your Music by Artist Pro Productions highlighting the secret to their success as independent artists. |
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Martin Swinger |
Martin Swinger is an international award winning contemporary folk musician performing original and traditional Folk music for Coffeehouse & Festival audiences, classic Jazz standards for Dinner audiences, and Educational & Fun music for Children. The "Scrapbook" CD proves him to be a great folk songwriter/singer. www.cdbaby.com/cd/martinswinger3 www.gajoob.com/reviews/m/2491.html BEARNAKEDMUSIC |
| The
Times Squares users.erols.com/tssdc  |
Founded in 1983, Times Squares is the largest club in the International Association of Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Clubs with over 240 participating dancers. The goal of Times Squares is to promote modern American western square dancing in a gay friendly environment. Join us for a fun introduction to square dancing. Times squares might be just for you. We have open house evenings for free on Friday, August 9 and on Tuesdays, September 10 and 17. Check our email for times and locations at tssdc@erols.com. |
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Yolanda |
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| Julie
Nicolay Master of Ceremonies  |
Julie Nicolay has been involved with music her entire life, starting at age 7 when she sang "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree" to her French teacher (which garnered her the much-desired kiss on the cheek, but was unfortunately accompanied by the dreaded "Oh, how cute!" phrase). She's been performing ever since, both as a musician and singer as well as a smartypants MC. Look for her smash hit, "This IS a Real Job!" at flea markets everywhere. |
Abie
Abrams |
ASL Interpreter A full time interpreter at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for eleven years. I am a member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). I have interpreted for: Alix Dobkin, Suede, Nancy Wilson, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Les Miserables and not to mention Julie Nicolay. |
