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Publisher Arts Reviews Executive Editor Bill O’Rourke & Loyal K Creep of the Week: Louie Gohmert A horrific week, moving forward Laura M. Villagrán Lifestyles Sales Director Gayl Newton • By D’anne Witkowski make a comparison between gun control and Inside Angela K. Snell John Buchanan marriage control, he’s got to bring polygamy and just be who you are Hollywood Gay in the City™ There are few topics that raise the collec- “It’s kind of like and bestiality into it, too, to show off his Production tive temperatures of Americans on all sides command of the slippery slope argumentative Are • By Johnny Trlica Rafael Espinosa Health & Fitness as much as gun control and gay marriage. At marriage when you fallacy, a favorite among anti-gay conserva- provision sets up a legal defense if the couple Anderson Kenton Alan first blush, it seems like the two debates are tives. Because if two women can get married is older than 14, in a consensual relationship and and Kathy Copy Editor Davey Wavey separate without much to connect them. I mean, say it’s not a man then why not three men and four wives and six Tragedy and sadness seems to be the theme within three years of each other. better Jen Mason Dr. Randy Mitchmore shooting people and marrying people are pretty goats and a partridge in a pear tree? You can’t for news of the past couple of weeks. Nationally Parents of gay teens had urged Texas together? different things. So it would take a real master of and a woman any argue with – or follow, for that matter – logic it began in Boston at the finish line of the annual lawmakers to give their children the same legal News & Features Music rhetoric to combine the two in one astounding like that. marathon. In Texas, an explosion at a fertilizer protection as heterosexuals when it comes to 17 Johnny Trlica DJ Chris Allen argument. more, then why not Gohmert continued, “There is no clear place plan in West killed more than 15 people and prosecuting sex crimes – pleas that helped push DJ JD Arnold Ladies and gentlemen, meet United States to draw the line once you eliminate the tradi- injured more than 160 in a small town of 2,800. In the Senate committee to cast a vote bucking the Scene Writers DJ Mark DeLange Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas, duh), have three men and tional marriage and it’s the same once you start Houston, we’re mourning the passing of a local state’s long history of opposing the expansion Jim Ayers member of the newly minted Tea Party Unity putting limits on what guns can be used, then celebrity, who everyone knew and loved. of gay rights. Daddy Bob Distribution organization. one woman, or four it’s just really easy to have laws that make them The Boston Marathon, held annually since In another sign that Texas may be Stephen Hill Miriam Orihuela While discussing gun control in a recent all illegal.” 1897, was interrupted on April 15 when a terrorist overcoming its long-held homophobic ideas, New Rey Lopez Elizabeth Membrillo conference call, he addressed the idea that women and one Got that? Lines are hard and confusing! And attack killed at least three spectators and the Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted Book the number of rounds in a magazine should be in Gohmert’s world are apparently all drawn in injured nearly 200 more. Two brothers, originally to repeal the state’s anti-gay sodomy law, a STAR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS limited to, say, 10, because – fun fact – you can man, or why not chalk in the middle of a rainstorm. He seems from Chechnya were identified as suspects. A decade after the U.S. Supreme Court declared Houston’s DJ Chris Allen is a Texas radio personality, producer, kill and maim an awful lot of people in a very to be forgetting that humans draw lines all of few days later, one was captured and the other it unconstitutional in the Lawrence v. Texas case. Top 100 remixer and writer. He spins at Halo in Bryan/College short amount of time when you don’t have to somebody has a love the time and, for the most part, all hell does killed. Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, authored the Food Station and at F Bar in Houston. His radio show, stop and reload. not break loose. Take speed limits for example. A small farming town near Waco was rocked bill and said the state was long overdue in taking Trucks Groovelines, airs every Thursday at 4pm and Saturday at 3pm (cst) at www.hypersonicradio.com. Gohmert responded, “Well, once you make for an animal?” States set the limits, we follow them and if we to its roots on April 17. A fertilizer plant in West, the measure off the books and that it created it 10, then why would you draw the line at 10? don’t we can get pulled over and given a ticket. Texas exploded, causing unbelievable destruc- confusion among law enforcement. “This 8t Joey Amato is president of Outreach Public Relations What’s wrong with nine? Or 11? And the problem Speed limits also have changed over time, tion to the tight knit community. West, populated defunct law was the grounds for police to harass as well as author of Out Destinations, a syndicated is once you draw that limit. It’s kind of like which is why Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55,” by many descendants of Czech immigrants, is patrons of restaurants in my district resulting travel column catering to the LGBT community. With nearly ten years of experience in public relations marriage when you say it’s not a man and a a cutting edge lament in 1984, is but a rock and somewhat famous for their Czech Festivals and in a suit against the city of El Paso,” he said, and publishing, he helps companies reach the ever woman any more, then why not have three men roll relic today. a large bakery known as the Czech Stop. describing a 2009 incident where police arrested growing, affluent LGBT population through various and one woman, or four women and one man, emptied out into the bodies of people in order to So you see? “lines” (also known as laws) Tuong Nguyen, also known as China a same-sex couple for kissing. “Not only is the marketing and public relations efforts. or why not somebody has a love for an animal?” kill them. And if Gohmert doesn’t see the differ- such as these are drawn and redrawn over Doll, passed away the first weekend in April. continued existence of this law on the books a DJ ­JD Arnold hails from England, but has been spinning Yes, indeed it is “kind of like marriage” if you ence between those two things, then I think he time and the process does not involve humans Celebrated throughout the Houston community, source of misinformation to law enforcement, The OutField in the Lone Star State since the 80’s. He has spun equate vowing to spend the rest of your life and his wife should really get some counseling, having sex with animals of any kind. Unless, of China was highly regarded in Houston’s night- but in my own district local governments have records all over Houston, from the Venture N to Rich’s, with someone and being legally recognized as quick. course, they do things differently in Gohmert’s life scene. The 9th Annual Love Party, one of been forced to spend their limited resources due GO! as well as writing for Billboard Magazine. His dynamic a family with a large capacity magazine being Of course, Gohmert isn’t content to just district in Texas. H Nguyen’s favorite charities, will present a special to this misuse.” Athletes sounds can now be enjoyed at Eagle Houston. show in his honor. While Texas may be warming up to gay fields By day, Jim Ayres is an employee benefits and human “In Honor of China Doll” will be held on equality, the Grand Old Party is digging in its an all-star resources writer. By night he turns his creativity April 27 at the Montrose Center, 401 Branard heels and reaffirming its opposition to it. At their team toward the local food and restaurant scene. Do you Street. Showtime is at 8 p.m. with Marsha spring meeting in Los Angeles, the Republican know of a restaurant that needs a review? info@ montrose-star.com. Mellow presiding over the ceremonies. Among National Committee voted unanimously to affirm the presenters scheduled to appear are Evita their opposition to marriage equality, as well as 24 John Buchanan is originally from Florida but now calls Longoria, Misty Valdez and Felicity Lane. adding an addendum asking the Supreme Court Houston home for 20+ years. “Proud to be Gay and A fundraiser was held recently at The 611 to uphold Prop. 8 and the Defense of Marriage part of the Community – Your Gay Realtor of Choice!” [email protected] Club to raise funds for shooting victim Jason Act, (DOMA). In a lame attempt at comedy, the ------Swarthout. Along with a fish fry, yard sale and party’s chairman, Reince Priebus said Lady Gaga an online campaign, Gilbert Hernandez and the won’t be “chairing our platform committee.” ™ Dubbed the eternal club kid, DJ Mark D has been a organizers arranged a Judy Garland/Mickey “Just be who you are.” Those are the words nightclub DJ over 20 years; a Billboard Dance DJ/ Gay in the City Reporter for 9 years; spun on KRBE Houston radio for Rooney style “let’s put on a show” event. of ex-Baylor star Brittney Griner who wants ------10 years and on XM Satellite Radio/Sirius worldwide Performers included the 611’s own Miss Angel, to remind all the girls and young women who for 7 years. He’s owned and operated nightclubs as well as Jackie Fairchild, Steffany Von D, Gina tired of the victim always making advances and idolize her to just be themselves and not worry Clubbing in Houston! with a special affinity for classic Disco. Credited with Malone and MC Crystal Star. More than $2,100 calling him and his brothers “baby” and “sweet what others think. breaking new dance music through the use of the mass media. was raised on the day of the event in addition to thing.” The brother then explained to officers that Griner was doing just that while discussing $2,000 online. An art auction, featuring several another man had delivered the knockout punch her sexual orientation, apparently for the first Houston Rainbow Herald Stephen Hill is a visual presentation professional as of Swarthout’s pieces will be up for auction on a and that he and his brother had actually pulled time with the media. The new member of the well as one of Houston’s most active fundraisers. He date yet to be determined. the man off of the victim. However, the victim Phoenix Mercury, chosen number one overall is often seen at events, large and small, reporting it in The ‘HRH’ News Report 5 the Star. [email protected] Three San Antonio brothers were arrested was only able to identify the three brothers in the WNBA draft (we miss the Comets), did for the brutal beating of a gay man at an apart- and not the other man allegedly involved. The not make a big deal about the fact that she is a Diaries of A Foodie 14 Daddy Bob (Bob Houghton) is owner of Black Hawk ment complex. According to a San Antonio three brothers were arrested and charged with lesbian, making no big coming-out announce- Leather, a leather retail store and custom tailor, police report, the 48-year-old victim told assault-hate crime. ment. During an interview with the Associated located at 711 Fairview and inside the Ripcord, Dining Guide 14 Houston. [email protected]. officers he was doing laundry and visiting with Four Texans made the Trans 100 list created Press she discussed her sexual orientation in other tenants when one of the three brothers by Jen Richards of We Happy Trans and Antonia the context of being bullied as a child. Kenton Alan, a native Houstonian, owns LifeStyle confronted him and called him a derogatory D’Orsay of This is How. The four Texans are “It was hard, just being picked on for being Volunteering in 2013: Enterprisesand is dedicated to educating the public name in Spanish. He apparently didn’t like the Phyllis Frye of Houston, Carter Brown of Dallas, different, just being bigger, my sexuality, every- on overall health and wellness. A Certified Personal Trainer, he will share with Star readers on healthy way the victim was looking at him, according Katy Stewart of Austin and Monica Roberts of thing,” she said. “I overcame it and got over it. Texas Non-Profits 16 living, achieving fitness and nutrition goals for to the report and continued to explain how he Houston. Definitely something that I am very passionate optimum health. [email protected] hated gay people. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee about. I want to work with kids and bring recog- Inside Hollywood 17 The three brothers allegedly punched the moved forward in voting to change Texas’ nition to the problem, especially with the LGBT Rey Lopez, originally from Brownsville, has been in San Antonio since 1998. In the scene for 20 years, Rey man in the face, held him down and bit one of “Romeo and Juliet” law that protects some community.” Griner is a 2009 graduate of Aldine Ask Gayl 21 loves events that help the community. As president of his knuckles, according to the report. The victim heterosexual teens from being prosecuted for Nimitz High School in Houston and was the star Rey Lopez Entertainment he has upgraded the level of told police they continued to beat him until he sex crimes and apply it to gay teens as well. of Baylor’s 40-0 championship season in 2012. Texas Tea 24 drag shows on the San Antonio strip, and is expanding blacked out. Upon waking up, he walked to a Texas laws governing crimes of indecency These stories and many more were presented to clubs in Austin & Corpus Christi. nearby apartment and called police. with a child cover sexual contact with minors in the Houston Rainbow Herald, the Bayou City’s Gayl Newton is a Living OUT Mentor working with One of the suspects told officers he was under the age of 17. The “Romeo and Juliet” only daily LGBT internet newspaper. H Music Gays and Lesbians on embracing who they are so they can Live Confidently OUT. To read more articles and find out more about coaching with Gayl, go to www. 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ouston’s premiere singing competition – HPRIDE SUPERSTAR – returns for a 7th season! This is only vocal contest in the city officially sponsored by PRIDE Houston. Auditions for Pride SuperStar will be held on April 27 at South Beach (810 Pacific St.) starting at noon. Must be 18 to audition and come ready to sing a few different songs acapella. Pride SuperStar kicks off May 9 featuring ALASKA, from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”. Alaska is currently in the top 3 of the current season. She Tianna Blake will perform, guest judge and Hall. Hayes. meet fans. All shows begin promptly at 9:30pm at South the judges’ table after guest- Beach (810 Pacific St). Each judging in 2011 & 2012. She is week will showcase a different a Grammy-recognized vocalist theme and guest performers. and former titleholder of the Host BLAKE HAYES, Miss America Organization. the morning on-air personality Tianna majored in vocal on Mix 96.5, returns to Pride performance at the University SuperStar for the second year. of Houston and worked in He joined Mix from WPLJ musical theatre and opera for in New York, where he also many years before focusing worked with Scott Shannon on jazz. You can catch her on his syndicated True Oldies weekly at Sambuca Jazz Channel, heard in over 60 Cafe & Memorial Wine Cellar. markets across the country. Her fourth album, featuring Blake has also reported from the Mexico City Jazz Trio, is red carpets and interviewed slated for release this year. celebrities for various cable JOEY GUERRA, music networks, including ET critic for the Houston Canada and Comcast Cable. Chronicle. Joey has been TIANNA with Pride SuperStar since HALL joins its creation, is also the Entertainment Director for Pride Houston. He’s also an American Idol blogger and contributor to FOX 26 news. Joining him again is PHOENIX, producer for the Roula & Ryan Morning Show on 104.1 FM KRBE, on-air DJ and singer/songwriter. The winner receives more than $5,000 in prizes, including studio time at a Grammy- winning Studio; an entry in the Pride Parade and a showcase at the Pride Festival. H

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Gayborhood Realty Corner hat is it we seek when looking for a Galveston home? Proximity to activity Wand the beach? Gracious spaces and a yard to work or entertain in? Privacy? Additional space for guests? Gracious & spacious Girl she’s got 3202 Bernardo de Galvez (Ave P) provides you all that and more. Situated in the middle of town, this house is in a lovely and convenient area, just a block from Di Bella’s Italian Restau- unwanted critters! rant, and biking distance from the beach at 31st. With the expansive wrap around porch and over sized, fully fenced lot, this Craftman • By John Buchanan that goes in or out your home. These areas styled house from 1913, this house offers space are common entry places for those unwanted and opportunity. The entry hall and living Hello my fabulous Gayborhood. How the visitors. You can fix this with caulk, cement or room feature original wainscoting and coffered heck are you? It’s me, John Buchanan, your expandable foam. You want there to be no light ceilings. Original light features are in the public fantastic Realtor of choice coming to you with visible from inside your home. spaces, along with a gas fireplace and nicely the next exciting issue of Gayborhood Realty inlaid wood floors. The dining room accesses Corner. 3. Caulk your cracks especially around your the side porch. A full bath is off the back hall. I always try to come up with a clever name windows! A good silicone or latex (I bet you There are service doors from the entry to grab your attention and hopefully hold it until thought we had switched to talking about lubri- hall to the kitchen, as well as a back stair to you have read the entire article. I want each cant. (Admit it – you know you did) caulk will do the landing. A nicely sized built in coat closet topic to be informative and educational, and the trick! These areas are common entry points and under stair storage make this house very hopefully you will think of me when you need for those pest, bugs and rodents. A quality caulk convenient for entertaining. The The kitchen is a trusting, reliable Realtor in our Gayborhood. I gun makes a huge difference. (I won’t even touch large with a functional layout and has access hope this issue is no different. that comment!) to the back deck is though the adjacent laundry The weather outside is warming up and yes, area. The second floor has four well sized, bright Girl, the critters are coming – the critters are 4. Repair gaps, holes and tears in your bedrooms and a full bath. Through the front coming! I know you’re probably thinking how screened windows and doors. This will help bedroom there is what could easily become a much you hate bugs but the reality is we all reduce entry Highways for flys, gnat’s and screened in sleeping porch. Another bedroom have bugs. mosquitoes. Some critters are small enough to has a wonderful built in wardrobe. There is Robert Zahn Here in Texas we have a huge variety of climb right through the screen even if there are a large porch adjacent to one of the back critters ranging from cockroaches, spiders, no holes. If that’s the case Blanche, you’ll just bedrooms and the fourth bedroom has plenty crickets and ants - just to name a few. Trust have to keep your windows closed. of windows and a nice closet. there are many other unwanted guests! You Outside there is a large deck and paved have to be ready for the onslaught of unwanted 5. Install wire mesh over attic, roof and crawl patio, as well as a one car garage with it’s own visitors. space vents to prevent entry of birds, bats and efficiency apartment and large deck. If you’d Yes, Blanche or Dorothy, or even Rose. squirrels. Yes, girl, those squirrels are always rather, there’s room for a pool, and maybe Whoever you relate to the most you must PPYH. looking for your nuts (Lol I know I couldn’t resist) convert the apartment into a party space. It’s You’re probably asking what that it means… It and don’t forget your chimney. They will crawl got a large deck already. means “Pest Proof Your House”! down your chute. (Like my momma always told With the over sized, fully fenced corner lot The weather causes insects to seek shelter. me: keep your chute clean at all times. You this house is perfect for a household with pets. This includes rain or temperature changes. The never know when you might get an unwanted Listed at $259,000, 3202 Bernardo de Galvez critters are coming! You must take steps to block visitor. is shown by appointment only. out those pests. Here are 6 helpful things you Contact your trusted Realtor or contact Robert can do to pest proof your home. 6. Have a professional pesticide service Zahn, Boulevard Realty, at 409-939-9237. H come and treat the inside and outside of your 1. Install door sweeps or thresholds at the home. This will reduce, prevent and eliminate base of all exterior doors. Girl, lie on the floor these unwanted pests! and please don’t act like you’ve never been on the floor before. See if you can see any light In summary – just like a bad case of crabs penetrating (yes, I knew all my queens would these critters are unwanted, uninvited, but easily wake up with the mere mention of penetration). containable and treatable! If you see light you have discovered an unlim- I hope you found this issue of the Gaybor- ited invitation to these unwanted pests. CAULK hood Realty Corner funny and informative those cracks! Yes, I said it! and hopefully, educational. Call me – John Buchanan, Your Gayborhood Realtor of Choice. 2. Seal utility openings anywhere you have I love my Gayborhood! a pipe entering your… (lol… Got your attention John Buchanan Champions Real Estate again ­– this is too much fun) Not those kinds Group 832-969-4352 [email protected]. Until of pipes but actual metal pipes and/or wiring next time Adios! my fabulous Gayborhood! H

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• By Kenton Alan body, getting sufficient quantities can provide a thousands of miles of brain and body pathways. substantial benefit. It also formulates chemical messengers that epending on the individual, there are many Vitamin deficiency is cause of an illness or shuttle from one organ to another, issuing the different supplements that can be taken. disease caused by lower-than-normal amounts instructions that help sustain your life. But to do DWhether you are looking to gain weight, of certain vitamins. Centuries ago before all this, your body requires some raw materials. gain muscle, lose fat, blood pressure, brain vitamins were discovered, people lived in fear These include at least 30 vitamins, minerals The brain and nerves function, digestion or to correct a deficiency, of these deadly deficiencies whose causes and dietary components that your body needs taking the proper vitamin or nutritional supple- were unknown and seemed to affect people at but cannot manufacture on its own in sufficient ment can go a long way towards reaching your random. For instance, corn harvesters gener- amounts. desire several goal. ally only ate corn and got very little of a I don’t know about you, but I like to keep my Usually, you are able to obtain all the neces- variety of vitamins. brain on the up and up. Don’t you just hate it through your workout. Nitric oxide supplements sary vitamins and minerals that are required to E x p l o r e r s when your nervous system gets... Well, nervous. are a safe, effective way to supercharge your supplements, one maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a diet that workout by boosting your body’s natural produc- is both balanced and has lots of variety. tion of nitric oxide. It relaxes the smooth muscle Well some of us eat too much of one around your blood vessels to allow for enhanced being vitamin B6. It thing and not enough of another which nutrient and oxygen delivery, crucial to endur- is why It is important to remember ance and muscle gain. that taking supplements can possibly Remember, although only needed helps in the production cause an overdose. Certain individ- in small amounts, vitamins are uals that are at risk for devel- important contributors to the oping an illness or other medical body’s daily functions and are of the chemicals problem may take supplements essential to its growth and that can combat the deficiency. repair. The purpose of a Vitamins and minerals are often balanced and healthy diet that allow brain to called ‘micro-nutrients’ because is to include a variety of your body needs only tiny amounts vitamins and minerals. They of them. Most supplements usually are considered essential communicate with the come in doses of 100 milligrams because the body does not (mg). Think of it this way, 100mg produce vitamins naturally, is about 100 grains of salt, and they must be obtained nerves helping calm so your body doesn’t from food. need very much at all And remember, you have but without them; but more control over you own and maintain a healthy without them, can, health than you think. H and most likely will lead to illness or nervous system. disease. Just as a lack of key micro- nutrients can cause substan- The brain and nerves desire several tial harm to supplements, one being vitamin B6. your It helps in the production of the chemicals that allow brain to communicate with the nerves helping calm and maintain a healthy nervous system. The U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for adult males and females between 19 and 50 years of age is 1.3 milligrams (mg), and those over the age of 50 needs 1.7 i n t h e mg, which is an extraordinarily renais- small amount, almost just as s a n c e little as a few grains of salt. were Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): A helpful always on way to refer to the function of CoQ10 in ships and all the cell is to think about how a spark plug they had to eat were works in an engine. It is found in every cell in salted meat and grain. It wasn’t until quite the body and is necessary for the basic cellular recently that people began to suspect functions. CoQ10 also works as a powerful the existence of vitamins; tiny substances antioxidant defending the cell against free which were needed to sustain good radicals. In addition, if you take a statin, (choles- health. There have been several Nobel terol-lowering drug) it is especially important Prizes given to scientists who correctly to take supplements daily because statins identified specific vitamins, as they are known to deplete the body’s production allowed thousands of people to avoid of CoQ10. No official agencies have produced death from deficiencies simply by eating specific guidelines for CoQ10 consumption, a certain food. this fact stems from the difficulty in estimating Vitamins and minerals are considered CoQ10 intake when our bodies already produce essential nutrients, they perform hundreds of it internally. As a migraine preventative, you may roles in the body. They help strengthen bones, receive three separate 100mg doses per day. If heal wounds and boost your immune system. you have HIV/AIDS, you may receive 200mg of They also convert food into energy and repair CoQ10 per day. cellular damage. But trying to keep track of Let’s switch gears; say you want to gain a what all these vitamins and minerals do can be lot of muscle. Crucial to powering through your confusing. Read enough articles on the topic, workout is a supplement called nitric oxide, a and your eyes may swim with the alphabet-soup chemical that your body produces naturally. You references to these nutrients, which are known probably won’t find this on the vitamin isle; nitric mainly be their initials vitamins A,B,C,D,E and K. oxide helps move oxygen and vital nutrients to Every day, your body produces skin, muscle your muscles, helping you blast through your and bone. It churns out rich red blood that reps. Unfortunately, your body can only produce carries nutrients and oxygen to remote outposts so much nitric oxide and when you run low, you and it sends nerve signals skipping along will have less power and stamina to make it

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• By Chris Azzopardi

Jessie Ware, “Devotion” If you’ve heard British breakthrough singer Jessie Ware’s “Wildest Moments” (and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?), you know she has one helluva voice. She could belt and whip that thing around like a weapon. But she doesn’t. Her debut, “Devotion,” finally making its way to the States after a successful run overseas, is careful not to overindulge in vocal acrobatics, setting her apart from Adele, rising powerhouse Emeli Sandé and a sea of other singers competing for Longest Note Ever. Ware does it her way, and her modesty, the fact that she’s not clamoring to be the next big thing, feels genuine. Keeping the melis- matic runs to a minimum, “Devotion” decidedly goes for a sophisticated let’s get going.” It’s a total hoot. “You Ain’t Dolly old-school soul sound that makes for an accom- (and You Ain’t Porter)” is similarly playful as plished vocal showcase and, all together, an she and Blake Shelton get flirty over a classic- impressive first outing. “Sweet Talk” is reminis- sounding country track, but it’s nothing more cent of what Solange did on “Losing You:” It’s than novelty. Chemistry? Not so much. It’s only a throwback to the ’70s style of Motown, with a letdown because the eight songs beforehand Announcing the groovy R&B guitar and vocal chicness. “No to – all at least co-written by Monroe – set the bar Love” captures that smooth Sade sound, pairing so high: the personal title track laments family Ware’s supple voice with funky electro flour- death and addiction like she’s coming clean to a ishes and just enough electric guitar. “Taking in therapist, “Two Weeks Late” shows off the Dolly publication of Houston’s Water” stuns. Dedicated to her gay brother, it’s spirit in her voice and “She’s Driving Me Out a heartfelt manifestation of loyalty and support of Your Mind” is a traditional country weeper. for her struggling sibling. She’s fully in command With humor and heart and a blunt between her of the song, but conveys emotion with simplicity fingers, Monroe isn’t just blowing smoke. She’s Top 100 Food Trucks and warmth. “Running,” too, never wails those the real deal. riffs – the instinct of most singers. “American Grade: A- By Paul Galvani Idol” hopefuls, take it from Jessie Ware: Less is sometimes more. “There is a mobile revolution going on which started on the West Coast and which is crossing the Grade: A- Crystal Bowersox, “All That For This” nation, and it’s known as the food truck. It’s a mobile food unit that serves some pretty mean street One of the most unlikely finalists on food. Food Trucks are one of the fastest- Ashley Monroe, “Like a Rose” “American Idol” – Crystal Bowersox wasn’t growing trends in the foodservice industry,” The new trend with the country-girl crowd: exactly sweeping in votes from the Kelly Clarkson said Paul Galvani, author of Houston’s Top weed. Yup, you read right. Marijuana, Mary Jane, crowd during her ninth season run – has a 100 Food Trucks. FACT SHEET “medicinal numbing agent:” however you wanna clearer sense of her musical self on “All That “Any vibrant city has an active street food Title: Houston’s Top 100 Food Trucks put it, these gals are singing about it (Willie For This.” Improving significantly on her direc- scene and Houston is fast becoming a foodie Author: Paul Galvani Nelson, aren’t you proud?). Kacey Musgraves tionless, label-controlled debut, Bowersox’s destination. Houston has about 1,400 food Format: Paperback suggests smoking a fat one on her great genre- superb sophomore album sees an artist letting trucks, but many of them go unnoticed in our Dimensions: 7.5”x1.3”x 9” buster “Same Trailer Different Park,” and now her true colors show. The farm girl from Ohio city. The latest breed of food trucks to hit our Shipping weight: 3.0 lbs. it’s Ashley Monroe, one of Miranda Lambert’s was always more rough around the edges than city streets, however, are owned by profes- Number of pages: 392 bandmates in the trio Pistol Annies, who’s huffing “Idol” probably wanted her to be, and the songs sionally-trained chefs. Today’s food truck has Language: English and puffing and getting her freak on. “Weed here – from the bluesy bite of “Til the Whiskey’s gone gourmet,” said Galvani. Date published: March 2012 Instead of Roses” sounds like an old-timing Gone” to hooky roots single “Dead Weight,” and In his book, Galvani explores the current ISBN-13: 978-0-578-09862-3 Music Row ditty – the honky-tonk guitars and especially standout heartbreaker “Shine” – finally trend of mobile food units as well as their Library of Congress number: 2013901613 piano solo give it a rockabilly feel – but it’s fit the voice singing them. history in Houston. We are treated to a look Retail Price: $20.00 not exactly the country music that got your at the cultural diversity of the city as seen Author contact info: grandma two-steppin’: “Go call your no-good Also Out from the variety of ethnic cuisines available e-mail: [email protected] brothers, we both know what he’s been growing/ in Houston. “If there’s an ethnic group repre- Tel (281) 630-5127 I’ll be waiting with the whipped cream, and baby, “The Music Is You: sented in Houston, the chances are there’s a Website: www.houstonstop100foodtrucks.com A Tribute to John Denver” food truck representing that ethnic group as Facebook.com/pages/ To honor the legendary John Denver, you well,” explained Galvani. Houstonstop100foodtrucks/202185703149587 don’t just pick any ol’ singer. You get folks like Galvani professionally reviewed one Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin hundred of Houston’s best food trucks, Carpenter and Dave Matthews to take on the commenting on all the food he discovered. campfire king’s songbook. And you don’t mess “What makes the book really enjoyable for readers are all the photos of the trucks and of the food? too much with the songs themselves. Brandi With this book, you can take a virtual tour of 100 food trucks around the city. Also, almost every Carlile knows this when she, with Emmylou truck has a story behind it and I am giving a voice to that story,” said Galvani. sweetening up the harmony, stays relatively As a special bonus, the book also includes a 300-word glossary of all the words you will faithful to the great sing-along “Take Me Home, encounter on the menus of these mobile food units to help you order and to make your visit more Country Roads.” Williams finds the heart of “This enjoyable. In addition, Galvani identifies and documents a number of areas around the city, which he Old Guitar,” retaining that sparse lonesome- describes as “Truck Clusters”, where you will find many of these trucks. In all, the book lists more cowboy feel and Kathleen Edwards’ bittersweet than 250 mobile food units. “All of My Memories” haunts. And “Leaving on a Paul Galvani has been writing about food in Houston since the early 1990’s. He has written for Jet Plane,” performed by My Morning Jacket, has the Houston Press, Paper City Magazine and Fort Bend Lifestyles and is a frequent contributor to never sounded this sad. Have tissues ready. H the Houston Chronicle’s 29-95 weekly entertainment section, which can also be found online at www.29-95.com. The 392-page book, which sells for $20, is available at local area bookstores as well as online Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire at www.houstonstop100foodtrucks.com. Hvvvvv service. 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• By Jim Ayres black raspberry Cosmo, made with a citrus flavored vodka, raspberry liqueur and cranberry Certain foodies disdain chain restaurants. “All and lime juices. There’s also a tart “Pomegran- the food tastes the same,” says one. Another atini,” a sweet mango mojito, and a white peach replies, “And it’s all microwaved. There’s nothing sangria that will be lovely this summer. Back to fresh.” that dinner menu. On a cool night last week, I While that certainly may be true of some needed a warm and comforting pasta that wasn’t popular chains, one I’ve discovered recently too heavy. The sausage peperonata pomodoro doesn’t play by those rules. Brio Tuscan Grille, fit the bill with fresh tomato, Italian sausage at the corner of Kirby and West Alabama, is no and roasted multicolored peppers. Served on Olive Garden. And judging by how many Star spaghettini, it was light yet delectable. readers I’ve seen there, I’d say the word is I don’t know anyone who can resist lasagna getting out. and Brio’s Bolognese version is decadent. Baked In several visits, I’ve yet to try anything I didn’t with meat sauce and alfredo sauce, the serving like. Most of those visits have been in the airy bar is immense and there’s easily enough to take area, where on a nice day the windows are opened home. Brio also has a number of grilled special- and a breeze flows through. Weekdays from 5-7 ties along with one of my favorite entrees, the p.m. and from 9 p.m. to closing time, Brio’s happy chicken limone. It’s like a lemony piccata — a hour is one of the most reasonable in town. taste of home for me. Just $5 buys you one of many creative With so much to like about Brio Tuscan Grille, cocktails on Brio’s list and happy hour I really shouldn’t nitpick, but I will. While the bar appetizers are only $3.95. I’ve tried nearly all area is pleasant with those windows (and really the appetizers (what can I say, it’s right down the Brio mahi mahi fresca. cute bartenders), what happened to the dining street from my house), and among the standouts room? It’s plain, a little too bright and has all the are the spicy shrimp and eggplant. Normally I Be sure to also try the beef carpaccio, sliced ultra-thin flatbreads. I’ve even ordered a wedge style of a Holiday Inn Express. Minor quibbles. I don’t get worked up over eggplant, but this so thinly it will melt in your mouth, the crispy salad from the dinner menu as a bar snack and love the food and libations at Brio Tuscan Grille, time it’s Parmesan-crusted and delicious with shrimp piccante with a vivid romesco sauce, the it beats many I’ve had in steakhouses. and I’m already thinking about my next happy pan-seared shrimp and a peppery cream sauce. Brio burger (served in wedges) or a selection of Cocktails are equally delicious. I love the hour visit! H Dining Guide

Kublai Khan Crazy Mongolian Stir-Fry & Moving Sushi Bar Mario’s Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano HOUSTON 3017 Milam St. – Houston - 713-523-1530 628 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-763-1693 Italian | $$ | Casual 504 E. 5th Street Austin - 512-477-7497 Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine Asian Stir-Fry Concept | $$ | Casual Mediterranean Chef Italian | $$$ | Romantic, Upscale 912 Westheimer Houston - 713-942-2321 Laurenzo’s on Washington 2402 Strand Galveston - 409-765-7700 Chez Zee American Bistro Mediterranean | $$ | Casual | www.aladdinhouston.com 4412 Washington Ave. Houston - 713-880-5111 Greek, Mediterranean | $$ | Casual 5406 Balcones Drive Austin - 512-454-2666 Andy’s Café Traditional American | $$$ | Classy | www.laurenzosgrille.com Miller’s Landing Desserts, New American | $$ | Romantic 1115 E. 11th Street Houston - 713-861-9423 Niko Niko’s Greek & American Café 1824 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-763-8777 Curra’s Grill New American | $ | Late Night 2520 Montrose Blvd. Houston - 713-528-1308 The Mosquito Cafe 614 E. Oltorf Austin - 512-444-0012 Baba Yega Restaurant Greek, Mediterranean | $$ | Casual 628 14th St Galveston - 409-763-1010 6801 Burnet Rd. Austin - 512-451-2560 Mexican | $$ | Casual 2607 Grant St. Houston - 713-522-0042 Riva’s Italian Restaurant Olympia Grill El Sol y La Luna Vegetarian, Burgers, American | $$ | Casual 1117 Missouri St. Houston - 713-529-3450 4908 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-766-1222 1224 S. Congress Ave. Austin - 512-444-7770 Bacchus Mediterranean Wine & Coffee Bar Italian | Lunch & Dinner | $$ | Casual Greek, Mediterranean | $$ | Casual Mexican | $$ | Casual 2502 B Dunlavy Houston - 713-529-2330 W Grill Papa’s Pizza Fonda San Miguel Snacks, Sandwiches & Pizza | $$ | Casual 4825 Washington Ave Houston - 713-436-2233 4400 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-766-7272 2330 W. North Loop Austin - 512-459-3401 Barnaby’s Café Press Box Mexican | $$$ | Romantic, Classy 414 W. Gray Houston - 713-522-8898 Margaritas-to-go | Bar & Grill | $ | Casual 2401 Postoffice Galveston - 409-765-5958 $$ | Casual 604 Fairview Houston - 713-522-0106 West Gray Café Freddie’s Place 1701 S. Shepherd Houston - 713-520-5131 415 West Gray Houston - 713-528-2887 Rudy & Paco Restaurant 1703 South First St. Austin - 512-445-9197 2028 Postoffice St Galveston - 409-762-3696 $$$ | Romantic, Upscale Vegetarian, Burgers, American| $$ | Casual Dinner, Breakfast & Brunch | $ | Casual Traditional American | $$ | Casual Salsas Mexican & Seafood Restaurant Benjy’s Restaurant KOBE Japanese Steakhouse 4604 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-621-2630 Mexican | $$ 2424 Dunstan Houston - 713-522-7602 13492 Research Blvd. Austin - 512-576-8200 | Casual New American | $$$ | Trendy | www.benjys.com Japanese, Sushi | $$ | Casual GALVESTON Saltwater Grill Chapultepec Mexican Restaurant Apache MexicanCuisine La Feria Restaurant & Margarita Bar 2017 Postoffice Galveston - 409-762-3474 $$$ 2010 S. Lamar Austin - 512-326-8301 813 Richmond Ave. Houston - 713-522-2365 511 20th St Galveston - 409-765-5646 | Romantic, Upscale Mexican | $ | Casual Mexican | $$ | Casual Mexican | $ | Casual Shrimp n’ Stuff The Chelsea Grill DiBella’s Italian Restaurant Las Manitas Avenue Café 3901 Avenue O Galveston 211 Congress Ave. Austin - 512-472-9357 4621 Montrose Blvd Houston - 713-942-9857 1902 31st St Galveston - 409-763-9036 409-763-2805 Seafood | $$ | Casual New American | Sunday Brunch | $$ | Casual Italian | $$ | Romantic, Intimate Mexican | $$ | Casual Sky Bar El Paraíso Mexican Restaurant Eat Cetera Romeo’s Italian Grill & Bar 2107 Postoffice St. Galveston - 409-621-4759 Sushi | $$ | Casual 2320 Crocker St. Houston - 713-524-0309 Mexican | $ | Casual 408 25th St Galveston - 409-762-0803 1500 Barton Springs Rd. Austin - 512-476-1090 The Original Mexican Café El Tiempo Cantina Snacks, Sandwiches | $$ | Casual | Casual Italian | $$ | Romantic, Intimate 3130 Richmond Ave Houston - 713-807-1600, El Jardin Mexican Café 1401 Market St Galveston - 409-762-6001 Mexican | $ | Casual 5602 Washington, Ave Houston - 713-681-3645, 413 24th St Galveston - 409-763-9289 Mexican | $$ | Casual The Steakhouse at The San Luis Resort 1308 Montrose Blvd Houston - 713-807-8996 Fish Tales Seafood Grill 5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-744-1500 $$$ | Romantic, Upscale Come watch the game on our LARGE HD TV’s Mexican, Tex-Mex | $$ | Casual | www.eltiempocantina.com 2502 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-762-8545 Yaga’s SAN ANTONIO “EAT, DRINK & BE SOCIAL” Hickory Hollow Restaurant Gorditas 2314 Strand Galveston - 409-762-6676 Sandwiches Crumpets Monday Tuesday Whiskey 101 Heights Blvd. Houston - 713-869-6300, 8038 Fallbrook Dr. | $$ | Hipster, Casual | Casual 3920 Harry Wurzbach San Antonio - 210-821-5600 $10 Dom. buckets Patron $4 Wednsday 712 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-621-1944 Mexican | $$ | Casual $13 Import buckets All others $13 All Whiskey $4 Houston - 281-469-5323, 18535 FM 1488 Rd. Magnolia - 281- Joe’s Crab Shack on Seawall Blvd. Modern European | $$ | Casual $ 2 Well drinks Well drinks $2 Well Whiskey $2 Tycoon Flats 356-7885. Barbeque | $ | Casual 3502 Seawall Blvd Galveston - 409-766-1515 Thursday Hollywood Vietname/Chinese Restaurant 2000 Harborside Dr 409-763-7087 AUSTIN 2926 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio - 210-731-9838 Texas Thurs Burgers | $$ | Casual $10 Shiner buckets 2409 Montrose Blvd. Houston - 713-523-8808 Vietnamese | $$ | La Estacion Aquarelle French Cuisine $ 9 Lone Star buckets Casual 2428 Ball Galveston - 409-762-4262 606 Rio Grande S­t. Austin - 512-479-8117 La Cocinita Café $4 Texas Vodkas Mexican | $ | Casual 15450 Babcock, Ste. 2 San Antonio - 210-696-6640 House of Pies French | $$$ | Classy, Upscale Sunday Saturday 920 Studemont Friday 3112 Kirby Houston - 713-528-3816, 6142 Westheimer Hous- Leon’s Finest In & Out Barbecue House Arpeggio Grill Mexican | $ | Casual $9 Dom. Pitchers $9 Dom. Pitchers Happy Hour til 8 ton - 713-782-1290, Late Night Diner | $ | Casual | www.hou- 5427 Broadway Galveston - 409-744-0070 #900, Houston TX $11 Import Pitchers $11 Import Pitchers Margaritas $3 6619 Airport Blvd. Austin - 512-419-0110 Madhatter’s Tea House & Café 77007 $4 Bloody Mary $10 Dom. buckets seofpies.com Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano 2522 Guadalupe St. Austin - 512-479-1212 320 Beauregard San Antonio - 210-212-4832 Kam’s Fine Chinese Cuisine 2328 Strand Galveston - 409-763-6500 Greek, Mediterranean | $ | Casual | www.agrillaustin.com Sandwiches | $$ | Hipster, Casual 713.861.7826 www.texadelphia.com 5600 Montrose Unit B Houston - 713-529-5057 Italian | $$$ | Romantic, Upscale Belgian Café Tong’s Thai Chinese | $$ | Casual The Lunchbox Café 3520 Bee Cave Rd. 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Instead we offer only sing at some point during the running time. was a three-year varsity captain. He set three advice – covering everything from how to get we come out, briefly experience a kind of peer group counseling for the 2 hours. 17503 El Camino Real Transgender Education Network of Texas TENT - The group Together or solo, we’re not picky. They can even school records – and he came out as gay. coaches and administrators on board, to “have adolescence, if you will: a few years when the ATC - Is a GLBT friendly group who meets weekly to (under the water tower). meets every Second Tuesday of the month at 3pm. For just hum something; we’ll take what we can get. That announcement followed several years food at every event” – has been integral to this most mundane moments take on epic meaning. practice, socialize, and to help promote the sport of tennis more information, contact [email protected]. of soul-searching. At his small Catholic high growing collegiate movement. The doors open and we step over the threshold in the gay and lesbian community. They are a member of Empire of The Royal Sovereign Imperial Court of the Single Star Houston - school, being out and an athlete did not seem The network has also helped organize – and into blazing Technicolor, after what felt like an the international Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) Second Sunday: general membership meeting. The purpose WEDNESDAYS Logo’s newest puppet show “attainable,” Hayes says. NYU would be different, provided speakers for – panels and discussion age trapped in muted tones and waiting…for and host an annual tournament on the circuit known as the of ERICSS is to sponsor, support, and promote community Take a bit of “Avenue Q,” the ghost of the he thought. “There, it’s almost expected you’ll be groups on college campuses. something. All fear and trepidation (there’s lots Heart of Texas Classic, or the HOT tournament. Friday Night charitable and educational programs; to promote and Austin Sure Shots - Austin’s Women’s Pistol League. Sure fondly remembered, Lego-based sitcom “Rick gay,” he laughs. Hayes acknowledges that GO! Athletes of that) get completely mowed over by the thrill Doubles meet South Austin Tennis Center, 1000 Cumberland recognize community leaders. 2pm. Montrose Counseling Shots’ two “chapters”, South and North, practice on & Steve The Happiest Gay Couple in All the But even at NYU, not in sports. The “typical has been very “East and West Coast-ori- that we are, at last, totally alive. Rd. Courts available at 6:30pm to warm up; games at 7. Center, 401 Branard, Houston. www.ersicss.org. alternate Wednesdays, at Red’s Gun Range in Oak Hill, the World,” the parts of “The Sopranos” where Tony conversations” in locker rooms and on bus ented.” Members also come from the top tier It’s easy to forget what that feels like until following week at Red’s Gun Range in Pflugerville. Check sat complaining in his psychiatrist’s office and rides made coming out as a varsity athlete of colleges. “We’re trying to expand to the rest something (e.g., Emma Watson standing up in Arts & Crafts Night in Southtown and at La Villita, San Antonio. National Leather Association - Houston - First Sunday: them out on FB. whatever humor existed in Ingmar Bergman’s seem daunting. “People who play sports are a of the country and to other schools,” he says. the open sun roof of a racing car while Bowie’s First Friday - Visit La Villita galleries and shops and Established for the leather/BDSM/Fetish community “Scenes from a Marriage” and that’s “Felt.” It’s little different,” he notes. “I don’t know how it’s “Right now, we’re being led by out athletes who grand gift to freaks, “Heroes,” blasts through booths featuring local, handmade art and craft pieces. You to have an organization dedicated to service. Above all: Bering Spiritual Support Group - Wednesdays - this group is a new series coming very soon from Logo. And possible, but a lot of guys on my team weren’t are willing to bring our network to their colleges. the stereo) triggers old memories. And it’s easy will need cash for most of the art/craft vendors. Parking Safe, Sane and Consensual. 2pm. Montrose Counseling for persons infected with HIV/AIDS (and their families it stars puppets. Puppets who enact real audio friends with gay people.” There are gay athletes at every school, but to smirk at those newbies who are “all gay all is free in the area, but come early to find a spot! So much Center, 401 Branard, Houston. www.nlahoustontx.org and friends who are impacted by its effects). Potluck recordings of couples – both gay and straight Hayes came out to his teammates and they’re not all open. As we grow, we’d like to go the time” as if it’s no big deal to be out, even to see and do! dinner at 6:30pm. Bering United Methodist Church, 1440 – in relationship therapy. It premieres May 6. coaches at the end of sophomore season. He to other campuses and help athletes be out.” though “f@#got” continues to be a ubiquitous PFLAG Houston - First Sunday monthly meetings, beginning Harold St., Fellowship Hall. Call 713-526-1017 or visit Considering every non-competition reality was immediately embraced – and that helped GO! Athletes have spoken at high school and vicious slur. San Antonio LGBT Chambter of Commerce 4th Friday Mix ‘n Mingle - Come with a general interest program followed by group BeringSupportNetwork.org show that network ever aired was already like him embrace a new cause. events, but no high school student-athlete has When my friend’s 13-year-old son came out out and enjoy networking with LGBT professionals and allies. discussion. Jones Building, St. Paul’s United Methodist Ana Gasteyer. a bizarre puppet show (Note to Logo: we’d also “I didn’t know any other gay athletes,” he yet joined the network. “They have less freedom of the closet (not really to anyone’s surprise), More information by calling Jezzika at 361-455-2184. Church, 1:30pm at 5401 Fannin, Houston. pflaghouston.org. Houston Area Bears - Second Wednesday business meeting. watch old reruns of “The A List” if they were recalls. “I thought being out was rare. Over than college athletes,” Hayes acknowledges. he turned right into a miniature Harvey Milk. It 713-333-1094. Members are Bears, Cubs, Otters, Chasers, Admirers and people re-enacted by puppets. Or costumed chimps. Or time, I realized it wasn’t. But there needed to be But as long as GO! Athletes gets its message was kind of annoying to be lectured about LGBT Triple D (Dykes, Dinner and Discussion) - The 3rd Friday of interested in Bear culture. Formed to promote friendship, The Wachowskis enter The Netflix fresh produce with animated mouths.) we can a place where we could share our stories and out – with videos, on its website, through social history that we all remembered first hand and the month at Houton’s GLBT Community Center, Historic fellowship and social & recreational activities. Café Express OK, so nobody went to see the extrava- say with assurance that we’ll be watching. As resources.” media – Hayes is happy. And a lot happier than which he’d only just discovered on the Internet. Dow School, 1900 Kane. meeting room. 1422 W Gray, 7pm. HoustonAreaBears.com. gantly goofy, heartfelt, sci-fi WTF that was Logo Ambassador to The Entire Planet RuPaul He found a group called simply “Our Group.” he was in the years before he knew he could be Nonetheless, I told my friend to resist the urge “Cloud Atlas.” Bummer, because it really was might say, “Don’t f*@# it up.” You’ve already got It was formed in January of 2008 by seven both gay and a college varsity volleyball star. to ask her son to talk about anything other an underrated – and amazingly transgen- one “1 Girl 5 Gays.” H LGBT athletes to discuss the special issues and than being gay. He was both a teenager and der-powered – gem of 2012 moviemaking. challenges they faced. Dan Woog is a journalist, educator, soccer coach and gay activist. newly out, I argued and was entitled to enjoy Undaunted, Andy and Lana Wachowski soldier Romeo San Vicente has responded to spring by taking off his shirt. With help from ex-NBA player John Amaechi His latest book is “We Kick Balls: True Stories from the Youth Soccer those moments of passionate discovery – or on to series television for at least a ten-epi- You’re welcome. He can be reached care of this publication or at Deep- , former University of Massachusetts coach Wars.” He can be reached care of this publication or at OutField@ “gleaming joy” – for a little while more. sode arc of “Sense8,” a sci-fi drama the siblings [email protected]. and professor Pat Griffin, sports photographer qsyndicate.com. But most of the time I forget to cut people slack for still being in the throes of discovery. I think it embarrasses me to remember the moment when I realized I might find someone to love after all, or when I learned that I wasn’t the only one who felt how I did. I imagine how it looks to straight people who wonder why gays are so obsessed with being gay and I don’t want anyone to think that LGBT people actually regress when we come out. 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www.Montrose-Star.com H also find us on nF Facebook.com/Star.Montrose Kelly's GROOVELINES Kiss & Del birthday at Debonaire interview “The Six George Dollar Man” p22 p23 p26 WWW.MONTROSE-STAR.COM THE PREMIER SOURCE FOR LGBT ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, April 24B, 2013 H VOL. IV, ISSUE 2 Gayl Ask ! Karl Giant shooting. I love people A sexual Steps in front with an edge, those who want something different but keep awakening, it real. Believe me, of the lens most times I’m more inspired working with A major decision Amanda Lepore than a hot new starlet. By Skip Sheffield Is that why you con- Dear Gayl, nect with Wendy I grew up in a small town. I dated men arl Giant has Williams? throughout my late teens and early twenties, but aimed his She may be the fantasized about women, especially during sex. Kcamera’s lens queen of daytime but Fast forward 15 years and I’m married with two on celebrities from she holds tight to her children. Kim Kardashian, Miley Jersey roots. I married my husband for many fabulous Cyrus, Ludacris, 50 I love working with reasons, but sexual satisfaction wasn’t one of Cent, Alicia Keys, Wendy. She is the them. During this past summer, I had what I would Taylor Lautner and, same in real life as on call a sexual awakening. The desire to be with a of course, Beyonce. TV. That’s why people woman was all I could think about. The first and Celebrities come to connect to her. She is legit. My one wish would only experience I had with a woman can only be him when they want to be to hyper-glam her.Near the end of our shoot described as amazingly spiritual. I felt a connec- spice up their image. for the book, I tried to get her in to a sequined tion with her that I have never experienced with Giant’s photos crank gown. She was like, hell no! But I’ll get her next any man. It was so natural and so beautiful. I felt up the fabulous- time (laughs). so real and alive. ness to their most How did you launch your image-making I am wondering if my life has finally been stratospheric heights, career? directed to head the way it’s intended or is celebrating the ‘glam’ I was a celebrity makeup artist for years, this a phase? Was it my upbringing and societal style that has become working with all the top photographers. A time pressures that prevented me from being a lesbian? his trademark. came when I was no longer satisfied doing make Please help me. I have to make a major decision It’s why even up. I picked up a camera and taught myself how about my marriage. daytime talk diva to use it. Is This Real Wendy Williams enlisted Karl Giant on her glam What do you love most about what you do? squad. He shoots all the promo art campaigns I love seducing people through images. for her show and recently shot the cover of her It’s like great sex! I love fucking with people’s Dear Real: new book, Ask Wendy. heads. I love transporting them into a story. I’m Take comfort in that you are not the But don’t call him a “celebrity photogra- inspired by taking the ordinary and making it only person to come to this juncture – pher”. Giant’s much more than that. He’s a TV extraordinary. Am I Gay or Not. Your first experience personality, co-staring on two Style Network Do you wish real life were so glittery? does offer some clues to your sexual reality shows, Glam Fairy and Jerseylicious. Real life has its glittery moments but they are orientation. So do your early feelings He’s a singer! His “Turning It” record is currently few and far between. That’s what makes them and attraction to women. Many women climbing the club charts. And now, Karl Giant’s so special and why you always remember them. have stated that they would have an author! His first book, The Glamour State: 225 What have you learned from being on TV? allowed themselves to get in touch with Years of Stylish Innovation, releases this month. Not to take anything personally. Also, their true sexuality if they believed In it, he teams with his Jerseylicious co-stars it’s never good to Google yourself. It’s best to it was a permissible option. You may Olivia Blois Sharpe and Antonio Lombardi to ignore what haters say about you. But I still look very well be one of those women. create a spectacular pictorial tribute of New from time to time ‘cause I like the drama. You’ve got a lot to consider. Not only Jersey’s greatest achievements. How real is reality TV? do you need to figure out if you are a It’s real. When taping, you absolutely lesbian; but, you need to decide about Why do you not like being called “celebrity forget the cameras are there. It’s like high your relationship with your husband. photographer”? school. Things happen and sometimes you get Plus, there are your children to consider. Because it’s not all that I do. It’s like calling emotional. How they edit it is another story. This is not a quick and easy answer! Martha Stewart a cook. Photographers usually Visit KarlGiant.com. H Here are some questions to have whole teams working with them. Some ponder: You have had only one sexual even hire retouchers and make them sign agree- encounter; do you crave more? Can ments that they had no involvement with the you see yourself in a relationship picture. I never understood that. As an artist, with a woman for a lifetime? Are when I create something, I want it to be 100% you willing to disrupt your life in mine from start to finish. I’m an image-maker. I’m order to be true to yourself? Have a one-stop shop. I come up with the concepts, you read/studied/interviewed do the make up, styling and all the postproduc- gay resources, people, stories? tion work myself. Be mindful. I encourage you to But you have shot loads of celebrities. talk to an experienced therapist who Who came to your shoot with the most is well-educated in working with fabulousness? lesbians and gays. Take your time to Beyonce gives her everything to make sort it out. Do what is right for you. the best shot possible. She won’t stop until its I also encourage you to read other amazing, which is really the only way to werq! I women’s experiences of coming never stop working on an image until I make it out and about how and when they match the vision in my head. knew there were lesbians. You Every once in a while, you go back to your might see yourself reflected in their nightlife roots shooting dance stars like Ultra stories. Allow yourself to be honest. Nate, Jason Walker, and Kristine W…. why? Self-awareness is an endless journey. In my mind they are bigger than superstars. They are bad-ass muthafuckas with power, talent Gayl Newton is a Living OUT Mentor. You can read more arti- and nerve. I need to be inspired by who I’m cles and advice at www.confidentlyout.com. PAGE 22 Montrose Star Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Montrose Star H Wednesday, April 24, 2013 PAGE 23 Dj Spotlight Kelly's birthday at George Retro Rewind Groovelines shoes. Both DJs played superb sets that night – filled with dark tribal beats interspersed with Peter the occasional soulful vocal. Peter was originally form Vienna, Austria, but soon made his mark in New York; even- C-Rail tually landing a residency at The Roxy, one of (The Iron Bear Rauhofer the city’s most popular Gay night clubs. He be- came one of the most sought-after DJs on the circuit due in part to his amazing remix- (Austin) / Castro’s • BY DJ JD ARNOLD es, which were beginning take the club world by storm. Peter also produced original mate- Warehouse /Scruff) I’m writing this while sitting on my balcony rial under various names including Size Queen of my men-only Gay guesthouse in Cape Town, and Club 69 - both were a must have for any South Africa, surrounded by the most impres- serious dance lover. The crowning glory to his • By DJ Mark D sive views of TableTop Mountain – it’s time for illustrious career came in the year 2000 when my yearly vacation before things start heating he won the Grammy for Best Remixer. The Song Having started DJing just a little while ago, up at my gig at the Eagle. While here, I received was ‘Believe’ by the one and only Cher! there’s a rising star who’s making a lot of noise a Facebook message informing me that Gram- I am sure you all have a favorite Peter just down the road from us. Here’s the scoop my award winning remixer Peter Rauhofer has Rauhofer Remix as his sound was quite unique on one of Texas’ newest, sexiest and strongest been diagnosed with a large brain tumor. I had and he got to work with all the best Dance Art- DJs: C-Rail. heard many rumors about his health over re- ist including Mariah, Britney, Madonna, Whit- His home bar is both the Iron Bear in Aus- cent years but this one came directly from his ney, Pink, Yoko - you get the idea! He even start- tin – which is a fun place! It’s very similar to the manager and friend, so I knew it must be true. ed his own record label, Star 69, which I always Eagle here in Houston with the manly, muscled I feel so far removed from clubland in this had to get every release. Peter has been busy and hairy types cruising around. idyllic spot but yet feel compelled to dedicate on Soundclound in recent months making his I was there a few weeks back and found that my Retro Rewind column this week in honor of amazing remixes available for download. The my ass couldn’t stop bopping up and down to one of the most successful and prolific remix- mixes never disappoint! the beat….so I introduced myself to the DJ. Crail er/producer/DJs the Gay scene has ever pro- Peter has been to Houston twice, the most Bench, a.k.a. DJ C-Rail was behind the turnta- Kelly and duced. His signature tribal sound has rocked memorable for me was when Chris Sill brought bles and was rocking it! I pulled him aside for Sarah share the dance floors of both Gay and Straight clubs him in on a Friday to play. I did not leave an impromptu interview because I knew you’d was around, who was watching and dancing un- cake and cock- the world over, and throughout his career he the dance floor during his set - which was not want to know more about this muscle bear. ashamed. One of the best experiences of my tails on their has remained one of my all-time favorite re- unusual when he was spinning. The second is “I got started DJing a year ago August 2011,” life,” he smiles. birthday at mixers. when Mark D (part of the popular Dirty Disco C-Rail says. “I’d been bartending on a patio His career ambitions are all surrounding George Bar. We first met in a DJ booth at an event guys) flew him in to play the Red Party in Feb- here in Austin and my Sunday beer bust crowd his family and giving back to the community. where both he and Danny Tenaglia were spin- ruary of 2005, which was a standing room only loved my music. A few months later a couple “My partner of 11.5 years and our pug and cat. ning. I was with my friend Rob DiStephano, then event. of friends asked me to create a party for their DJing has become an outlet for me to be able owner of Tribal America, a house-music record I have not chosen a specific track for Ret- birthday, along with my partners, that I should to feel that I’m “giving back” to the communi- label that was distributed by IRS from 1991 un- ro Rewind this week because I think it is more DJ. I had never DJ’d before outside of just push- ty here in Austin that has been so great to me til IRS folded in 1996. DiStephano went on to important to acknowledge his entire body of ing “play” on my iPod.” since I moved here back in 2001. My heart has found Twisted America Records. Both labels work and the influence he has had on the Gay He knew he’d have to tackle the learning a passion for fundraising and charity organi- were always featured heavily in my sets. Peter Club scene. curve, so he was smart about it and enlisted zations and if I could become a “go to” DJ for was very cool and quite aloof and I thought I Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and the help of a buddy. “I got with one of my good such events, I would have a feeling of complete could sense a little tension between him and your family and friends Peter! friends and fellow DJ Bryan Konrad (Smith) and fulfillment in giving of my talents to such or- Danny. Danny was a huge influence on me and I am off to check out the Dance clubs in Cape Debonaire he gave me advice, showed me the systems and ganizations that give so much to our commu- little did I know that Peter would soon fill those Town tonight - last night was the leather bars! H got me started out on what has become a very nity.” The path that he travels now took consid- Darryl fun path for me.” erable effort to get to as C-Rail realized some Bryan and Tim His first official gig was the “Trois” party at personal issues that have made him into the Angelle at the Iron Bear a year ago, which was a big suc- person he is today – and the reason he choos- George Bar. The Six Dollar Man cess and showed him exactly what he was des- es to give back to our community with the te- tined to do in life! “I had such an amazing time nacity he has within. • By DJ Chris Allen Also digging the good vibes and positive watching the crowd have fun, dance, let loose “I went through a very rough “coming out” vibrations is “Anxiety” by Charlie Darker, “Make and such a sense of pride in that I was the cat- period in Houston 2000 where a dark depres- Howdy disco citizens! It’s time for a new Some Noise” from Chuckie & Junxter Jack – the alyst in supplying that atmosphere for them.” sion came over me that unfortunately included dose of Groovelines – your iFriendly source Crookers remix, “Chasing Summers” by Tiesto He’s since gone on to spin and headline the a suicide attempt. I was outed, asked to leave for what’s hot and hip in the land of electronic – the R3hab & Quintino remix and “Alive” from Bear Bust at the Parliament House in Orlando. my job, called off my wedding and was all but dance music and beyond. Krewella, Great stuff. You’ll find that and more “It was AMAZING! The crowd was surreal, the homeless for a couple of weeks living in my Hot for digital download at the iTunes music online at iTunes. atmosphere and energy was through the roof truck,” he recalls. “Things are much different store is the full-length album “The Six Dollar Wanna dance? Catch me spinning live (and we were outside) and seeing the faces of now as I’m blessed with a wonderful husband Man” from Debonaire. If you like the breaks and weekly at F Bar in Houston and Halo in Bryan/ the people dancing, having a great time will be of 11.5 yrs, we just moved into the house we built classic booty shaking beats, then this one is for College Station. For the latest friend me on something I won’t ever forget.” Since then, he’s in one of the most wonderful neighborhoods you. It is relentless. They work that Egyptian- Facebook at www.facebook.com/djchrisallenof- gotten lots of phone calls for out-of-town gigs, we could’ve ever asked for. We have a little pug style bass and scratching track after track. This ficial. Stream my monthly pod cast for free at one of which was Bearracuda Houston, which named Lulu Belle LaRue and a tabby cat named is some historic Soulsonic influenced EDM. www.groovelines.podomatic.com. was a smashing success held at our Eagle. Squeaks.” The respect for Afrika Bambaattaa is SO there. Deep in the heart of Texas, that is the When asked what the most memorable Come out and support a Lone Star boy as he To hell with 6 dollars – this is worth about 6 Groovelines for now. You know the golden rule gig was he’s spun, he says it was the OutYouth plays in Galveston at Stars Beach Club (Friday, million! I am rather fond of the title track and boys and girls – play it loud and disturb the Prom in Austin. “Just to see these kids, Jr High May 17) and for the Official Bearwatch 14 After- Kraemer truly love the samples thrown in; “Ocd” is way neighbors! The scene can only grow and thrive School having such a great time and no “labels”. party (May19) at Eagle Houston. You’ll hear and Paul and Laura cute, “Boom Room” featuring Maggotron lets us if we participate in it folks. It exists because we It’s not just that they were gay but they were feel the energy….plus you’ll see me under that Villagran at have it and “My Interpreter” is like a picture in make it so. Be active, support your local talent. just kids, doing what kids do – not caring who GIANT mirrorball! WOOF! H George Bar. time, flawless and full of energy. If you wanna Buy, don’t share. take a journey back into the early 80s please Remember, life might not always be the check out “The Six Dollar Man” from Debonaire. party you had hoped for but while you’re here And play it loud! you might as well dance. H

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He said he 1 Bianchi and Hulce 51 ‘70s abductors 20 Abbr. after “rear,” in the navy I’m so steamed that I won’t didn’t care and that he was in 5 Part of a breath mint pack 52 TV series with 34-Across 21 Funny Cheri “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” be doing my standard “lube it love with him! 9 Give some lip to 55 Welcome response after a 22 Caesar, for one up before” introduction. I am After a while, the partner 13 Continental coin tumble 26 Em, e.g. sooooo aggravated at some wasn’t feeling well and decid- 14 “The African Queen” author 56 Serengeti sound 28 Elton John’s “___ Dancer” people! This is a two-parter, ed to get checked turned out. 15 Protected from the wind 57 “___ lay me ...” 31 “Hi, sailor!” so pay attention. He contracted the virus as well. 16 Pink Triangle Press publication 59 Trig function 32 Adam Shankman and Gus Van As time has gone by, I’ve Hold tight, that’s not the 17 Light licks 60 Blows it Sant noticed that there are peo- point to that story, the couple 18 Marsh, marsh, marsh 61 Rep in the ‘hood 33 Come out ple in our community not only ended up breaking up and it 19 Role of 34-Across 62 Pravda provider 35 Country club? use Facebook, they’re addict- got a little messy. 22 Chow down 63 Sailing the Pacific 36 Like the shortest buildings ed to it! In fact, they seem to As many do, they took it to 23 Lucie’s pop 64 David ___ Pierce 37 One bride or the other tell the world, in no uncertain terms, every- Facebook. One started saying that he got him 24 Perineum, in slang 40 Half of a Hollywood name thing they’re doing. sick and blamed the other for him becoming 25 Muslim faith Down 41 Lend a hand If they blow their nose, I’ll see it in the Face- positive. The other one took to Facebook as well 27 No. 6 to P-town 1 Cowboy moniker 42 No zip book news feed (pictures too)! That goes as far and posted pictures and texts of him saying 29 Saint, in Rio 2 Network for gay songwriters 43 Early invaders of England as all the interpersonal drama as well. Face- that he was in love and didn’t care. 30 Deity to Debussy 3 Highsmith character played by 45 Agcy. that sued Martha Stewart book is a unique way to connect/reconnect with I’m sure you can imagine the ensuing dra- 31 Have a thing for Damon 47 Pretends to have an orgasm friends – it’s not meant to be used as a weapon ma with all the comments that were posted! In 34 “The Big C” actress with C as an 4 Head for the heavens 49 Terminal in Chicago or personal diary. the end, they saw each other face-to-face and initial 5 “Flesh” in an Almodovar title 50 The end of vice? On that note, some of you have told me you decided to have a fighting match and ended up 38 Prickly 6 “Holy crow!” 53 De Matteo of deleted your Facebook account to avoid seeing hurting each other. 39 Lesbian character in “No Exit” 7 He whips out his tool on the job “Desperate Housewives” all this drama. Well, if you did delete your ac- I don’t know how you see this situation, but 41 Some sex-toy batteries 8 New Age musician John 54 Move a little at a time count, you’ll need to know this: (Please be ad- there is a moral to the story. We all need to be 44 Cyclops’s singleton 9 Brazilian dance 58 Chemical ending vised some of this is graphic and may not be careful and make sure that we totally know the 45 Places for commercial inter- 10 “I was at my mother’s,” and suitable for all eyes.) person that you are “in love with”, and definite- course others So just recently there was a gentleman that ly you should not put anything on Facebook! stated that he had just contracted the AIDS vi- Remember that with the younger gener- rus and didn’t know what to do. As time went ation, and future ones to come, AIDS is just on he decided that he would let everyone know something manageable – many have not been and be safe, along with taking the medicine to the funerals as their friends died one after prescribed to manage his condition. another. It’s manageable, but not gone! After awhile, the shock was gone and he Care MUST be taken with every step of your started resuming his old life again – which is sexual life, whether your positive or not OR the ultimate goal in a situation such as this. He being intimate with someone positive or not. found himself a love interest in another gentle- Always know and observe safe practices. man and they started seeing each other. Right Also, enjoy Facebook for what it is, and off the bat, before any action between the two, never let it become your DISGRACEbook!H

Artifice” (Theater Suburbia) is an enjoyable of the other contestant’s chances. evening of light fare. So, it’s only nearly perfect. There is some danger here, but not Out of 5s: Loyal: 5.0, Me: 4.9, Average: 4.95. seriously so. There is a lot of laughter “here, comfortably gentle laughter. And there is “Tristan and Isolde” (Houston Grand Opera) community. has wonderful music lead off by composer It was directed by Judy Reeves, the curator Richard Wagner. at the Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT I went in with a bit of worry. I’d heard that History, Inc. and one of the happy workers over the show is 4 and a half hours long. It is, but the at the After Hours program on KPFT 90.1 late on music is so good, I felt like it was only the fairly Saturday nights. standard 2 and a half hours instead. On hand in the cast are two favorite singers The music is not overblown – not that I think from area benefits, who that most any Wagner is – have raised one heck of but it was a bit “hearts of a lot of money for charity. space.” Wagner was among Here, David James Barron the first to use dissonance and Heather Gabriel raise in his music, as decoration one heck of a lot of fun. not as the whole thing. It The entire cast is quite shimmers and sizzles. enjoyable, each one with The singers were to die at least one great moment for – Ben Heppner (Tristan), each. The rest of the gang Nina Stemme (Isolde) and consists of Christopher C. Kevin Ray (Melot) – whoa! Conway, Lindsay Smith, Now you may know that I Sabrina Rosales, Jim really love the lower notes! Wyatt and Amesti Reioux. Claudia Mahnke is a mezzo, The plot is so light that but Wagner didn’t often if any attempt to explain it to you might hurt write for her lower voice. She might as well some of the jokes. Just think of a lot of people have been one dynamite second soprano. Still, Hosting an event? stranded by a snowstorm and someone walks when he did write for lower, male voices – Oh, in they all thought was dead. And he’s an artist yeah! Gorgeous, sexy notes from bass-baritone whose paintings are worth more with him dead. Ryan McKinny (Kurwenal) and, especially, bass It’s FREE to post it here in Elvin Moriarty and Judy designed the set Christof Fischesser (Koenig Marke). together. It had some most interesting architec- Pronounce that last character name with the tural detailing. final “e” sounding like the end of kitteh. Now, Out of 5s: Loyal: 4.0, Bill: 4.2, Average: 4.1. doesn’t that sound a lot more interesting than ONLINE GET SELECT CONTENT ON THE GO, WWW.MONTROSE-STAR.COM IS MOBILE ENABLED! “King Mark?” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Unfortunately, one might as well have been Bee” (Music Box Theater) listening on the radio or something as, visually, You’ve probably seen this show before; the show is a bust. It’s just plain not satisfying however, this is the best production of it that and not too sensible, either. Blame it on director either Loyal or I have seen! If you haven’t seen Christof Loy and set and costumes designer it, the plot is just that simple – a spelling bee. Johannes Leiacker. (I loved a story in the Reader’s Digest that Out of 5s: Fritz (new to the team, but a Send your information to: described a moment in one of these bees as music professional): 3.5, Me: 4.26, Average: 3.88. the best sports story a man had ever seen.) There is one problem – the gay fathers. Want more details on any of our reviews you [email protected] Their daughter is growing up a lot butcher than see here? You’ll find longer versions at www. either of them and afraid of failure. And one of HoustonTheaterYear.blogspot.com. H them does something underhanded to harm one www.Montrose-Star.com H also find us on nF Facebook.com/Star.Montrose www.Montrose-Star.com H also find us on nF Facebook.com/Star.Montrose PAGE 26 Montrose Star Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Montrose Star H Wednesday, April 24, 2013 PAGE 27

By Chris Azzopardi publishing or in whatever position they’ve attained in music. The best people were once erek Gruen, aka Del Marquis, is happy crazy fans. They were silly teenagers who made to let his fellow Scissor Sisters eclipse collages and stole set lists and waited outside Dhis nerd-cool presence on stage. Now, of hotels. I mean, all the best that you want to though, as the band takes some time off, all Kiss & Del work with as adults were insane teenagers, but swoony eyes – and ears – are on Marquis you know, most people grow out of that and they and his latest solo project, “Cosmos,” released Scissor Sisters guitarist say, “How do I find a way to get closer to music under the moniker Slow Knights (take that, Jake that’s not so disturbing for someone past the Shears). talks ‘ego baby,’ band’s age of 20?” Marquis recently chatted about teaming with Prince’s legendary backing band for the hiatus and being Beyoncé CA: How long do you expect the Scissor Sis- new release, the “unique relationship” he has ters’ hiatus to last? with the Scissor Sisters and his mission to be DM: I have no idea. And I think that’s how it Beyoncé ... with a guitar. should be. If and when it feels right we would do it in a second, so whatever that means. Chris Azzopardi: What do I call you: Derek or Del? CA: Do you think breaks are important to a Del Marquis: You can just stick with Del. I band’s longevity? know I’m confusing everybody. DM: There’s no other reason to take one. As a live band, we’ve never been very lazy. We CA: What do you like most about doing these always put a lot of effort into performing and side projects without the Scissor Sisters? that is really exhausting, and touring is becoming DM: I’m not really one of the main more and more difficult, so as a band – and songwriters in Sisters. I come in and put down we’re talking not two DJs with, like, one tour guitar parts over structures and ideas that are manager and a laptop – you’re traveling with a existing, so this really gives me more valida- huge group and you’re freighting all this equip- tion – considering I went from a world working ment and it’s very expensive. It’s a lot of work to as a designer into music, where I wasn’t sure I travel the globe. We just felt a little burned out. was creating enough. I had to kind of do these Like, “Let’s stop so we can enjoy it in the future projects to feel like I had my own little ego rather than absolutely destroying ourselves to baby; basically, in a really trite way, I wanted to the point where we never want to see each other build something from the ground up, so on this again.” second project I definitely felt more confident and got to the point where the record I finished CA: When’s the last time you saw them? was what I had in my head the whole time. I DM: In person? didn’t really feel like I did that the first time. CA: Yeah. CA: With the series you released in 2008 and DM: I don’t know. We text and email and 2009? tweet. I’ve seen everybody at least once since DM: Yeah, I had never written lyrics and I’d last fall. It’s just something where you can feel never sang to my own music, so it was really comfortable not seeing them for years and then part experimentation and blind fury. I look you just walk into a room and we’d feel like no back and think, “God, I would’ve worked a little time had passed. It’s a unique relationship that’s harder on that. I would’ve finessed those lyrics. I difficult to explain unless you’ve been in a band. would’ve cut that song down by a minute.” It’s this strange hybrid of family and friendship and ex-lover. CA: How would you describe this album to a Scissor Sisters fan? CA: What are the challenges of releasing an DM: I set out to make an R&B record that album independently versus one you’ve done went to outer space. It’s a groove record, but it’s with Scissor Sisters? a decidedly different sense of taste. Obviously, DM: How diversified social media is. Just doing a record like this, I have a bit more control to create a new name for this project, I had to and it’s through my own filter as opposed to a start over with everything from the basics of band’s. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram – and then I’m not very active as it is. I’m almost like a techno- Hot ’n horny hookups. CA: Do you like having that control, or would phobe, so for me this administration of being you prefer having three band members who up on my Twitter – using exclamation points can make decisions for you? and being informative and funny – it’s like I can DM: There are bonuses to both. I can’t say really barely muster the energy. I’d much rather I did everything myself on this record, but if I be working in the garden or riding my bike and worked on a song with someone else, I just said “What are you talking about?” I don’t think I’ve and I’m sure I can set this up,” and we did. I flew whistling at the clouds. (Laughs) I really have a to approach it in a way that maybe isn’t typical ever known anybody more attuned to be there out to Minneapolis and had a one-week session tough time doing this groundwork. of their own work, because I have a certain (than Jake) – and you know what, seeing that is and it was by far my favorite part of the process. Knowing that I made a great record is enough sound I’m looking for. So can you write from a clarity enough to know when it doesn’t feel right. I just had to communicate very little. I just let for me, and then it’s like, “Oh wait, I have to tell different point of view than you normally would? Because it should feel natural. Everyone has a them do what they do and it was so much fun. people about it.” I don’t want to do any of that. Just keeping it so that with all these different role they are destined to fill whether they know When people are that connected to an instru- It’s awful. (Laughs) I have people helping me set contributors and different singers, it still sounds it or not, and I have just enough attention on me ment, music is their language. up some bells and whistles. Gosh, I sound like a like a cohesive record and not some weird as a guitar player. Anything more and I’m not fucking Golden Girl. anomaly. sure I’d thrive like that. CA: Are you a big Prince fan? LAPTOPOR DM: Yeah, I don’t really know anybody who CA: You need to call Taylor Swift. She’s mas- CA: So, in a sense, you get to be the frontman CA: I can understand wanting to blend in. isn’t appreciative in some aspect. Beyond liking tered social media. MOBILE and call the shots. DM: You get moments of glory and that feels the songs, I definitely like to study people DM: (Sarcastically) Oh my gosh, I just need DM: Yeah, I mean, I’m the art director. great, but then if you’re in a bad mood you can who perform, because I didn’t feel like I was a to be dating teenage boys and then breaking up (Laughs) I’m the creative director of the project. get kind of skulk in the darkness and no one is natural performer. So I always kind of looked with them. I’m sure that would really help. WE’RE Being a creative director is very different that bothered. at different people’s movements, whether it was from being a front person and I’m actually the Nancy Wilson or Prince or Beyoncé. Prince, who CA: There you go. New marketing plan. VERSATILE opposite. I chose four or five other people to CA: Is that Madonna’s “Holiday” on “Under At- was able to move while playing a guitar in these DM: Yeah, that’s it. be the front person to sing each song, which is tack” that I’m hearing? outfits – people couldn’t believe that he was the true focus for the listener, or most listeners, DM: It’s just a coincidence. (Laughs) You playing a solo while riding on his back or doing a CA: How good are you with the hashtags? so I actually remove myself from the center of know. It evokes a sense of childhood, maybe. split. I was like, “How do I get to that point? How DM: I keep forgetting. It’s like, “Do I need attention. do I become Beyoncé with a guitar?” (Laughs) to hashtag?” I tweet when appropriate and I was happy to kind of be a Dave Stewart CA: Happy accident, then? I definitely love studying live tapes of him and occasionally – and just wear sunglasses and hide a little bit, DM: That was a happy accident. Sometimes have taken inspiration from him, especially with because I actually don’t feel very comfortable those songs are just in our DNA and I don’t the new romantic stuff and some of his outfit CA: When inappropriate? in front of a mic. I’m not a true singer and giving know. If people want to make a comparison, I’m choices. It’s nice to study and, through my own DM: Yes, occasionally inappropriately, if I’ve the song to other people to sing allows me to fine with that. lens, I’ve appropriated some things. had something to drink. enjoy them. I can distance myself enough from them by hearing someone else’s voice so I enjoy CA: How did you come to work with Prince’s CA: Study or stalk? CA: That’s the way you sell yourself. the record I’ve made. former backing band, New Power Generation? DM: I don’t want to stalk him. He’s a Jehovah’s DM: I know. But why does everything have DM: I had basically made a bedroom record Witness! I don’t want anything to do with him. to be funny? I mean, Twitter really only works CA: You’re a lot like Jake, because he obvious- like many people do, but I just felt like there was (Laughs) And I’m an adult. I’m not interested in if you’ve got wit. And I do consider myself ly doesn’t feel comfortable in front of a mic something missing. I’m not a great bass player, stalking people. occasionally witty, but I didn’t know that to be at all. so I really felt like in order for these songs to a pop star you also have to be a comedian. H DM: He doesn’t? sound authentic to my ears, I needed people to CA: But don’t you have a history of stalking fa- play them who are true players. When I played mous musicians? Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international CA: I’m teasing. the demos to my engineer, he said, “I know the DM: Yeah, I was a teenager music fan like LGBT wire service. Reach him via his website at www.chris- DM: (Laughs) I’m actually that gullible. 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LEATHER CORNER It should be parent control as Eagle 2013 contest. Con- • BY DADdy BOB gratulations to Charlie Hino- josa. And a second contest, Another national tragedy… And for what? Mr. Prime Choice, was held at That will probably never be answered. They The Ripcord on April 12-13 and keep talking gun control. Now, maybe knife con- won by my friend, Jim Ben- trol. Who is going to police bomb control? Per- ton. A special “job well done” sonally I think it should be parent control. Ob- to all the contestants. I per- viously, somewhere along the line the parents sonally had a great time see- failed! A parent’s duty is to raise the child to ing you step out of your com- be self sufficient and productive members of fort zones. society. When you have adults living at home The Ripcord and Black Hawk Leather will not supporting themselves, sitting in their bed- host a “Spank Fest” Kink/Fetish demo night rooms playing heavy violence video games… on Saturday, June 15. We will feature floggings, Well, duh, what do you expect? spankings, paddling (you bad boys), elec- Don’t get me wrong. If a member of the fam- tro-play (violet wand) and bondage. Well, you ily is in need of help, then by all means do what get the idea… you can. FAMILY is one constant in our lives. I am If any of this interests your kinky side, let the not a parent nor do I plan to become one. But if staff of Ripcord or Black Hawk know you want to I were, no pay. TUFF LOVE kicks in and you move volunteer. We will allow only experienced men/ on. I’ve had to do this once and it’s never easy. women do the ‘Topping’. My second cousin died this week from AIDS. Remember Sunday, June 16, is the Daddy of I have lost lots of friends but this is the first Montrose contest. Consider entering this fun- family member. We were not close – he lived filled fundraiser. Doesn’t this sound like a great in California. His parents (my first cousins) can- father’s day weekend? Keep the date! not even talk about it. I heard about this for This weekend, April 19-20, is the IMsL contest years but damn, when it’s family? My family ac- in San Francisco. Our own Master Ces ‘Ms. Tex- cepts me for who and what I am... Unconditional as Leather 2013’ is competing and representing love… warts and all. I should be the black sheep Houston and Texas. Our positive thoughts are of the family; they are Christian Republicans. with her in her journey. Talk about a deer in the headlights growing up. As usual, keep the emails coming. I DO enjoy Oops, I haven’t grown up yet. hearing from you. The weekend of April 5-6 was the Mr. Tex- [email protected]. H

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