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Randy Price at P-Town Our exclusive interview Vidioview by Mark Carnival. More pics! with Maggie Cassella Adams: Marco Blaze p. 21 p. 6 p. 16 B-2 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com object which Mariah satisfied by taking over a job previously Saying Goodbye To Summer couldn't outrun held by Regis Philbin and Jerry Springer. It her through the seemed as if Eminem had won the battle, until he The hottest songs of summer 2009 summer. It is released an album with three lame singles, prov- because of her ing Mariah is actually the last person in America By: Jim Clerkin*/NT Writer that my mother now knows what a disco stick is. who cares what Eminem is thinking about. Gaga has done more to make hookers family Madonna and Shakira released the same exact As we get ready for the friendly than anyone since Julia Roberts, so it's song. Except that no one could understand what inevitable coming of fall in New no wonder the gay boys love her. (Even the Shakira was saying. And no one cared that England certain things remain butchest among us wants deep down to be Pretty Madonna was saying it. Have you ever been at a constant each year: Woman. Don't lie.) Her next single, Paparazzi is club and you realize you're the last guy there and 1) Thousands of college fresh- her first non-club stomping jam. It slows the beat the only two people left on the dance floor are the men will go in search of some- down to midtempo, which makes sense in the creepy older dude who shouldn't still be out club- one who will buy them cheap Gaga continuum. (First you meet drunk in a club bing and the super-drunk and super-forward latin beer until they can get their hands on a fake ID and Just Dance, then you go home and Poker lover who keeps telling you what he'd do to you if 2) Leaf-peeping tourists will bump into you while Face. Then she takes a ride on your disco stick he hadn't just puked up his tequila shot? staring at the red line on the sidewalk as they try and finally you slow it down….). Just don't ask Finally, there's Whitney Houston. Last year I to follow the freedom trail her to kiss. That costs extra. congratulated her on her fourth straight year of 3) Half the licensed drivers in the region will Speaking of kissing, Katy Perry took the hint kicking the cocaine habit and wished her luck on attach a plow to the front of their vehicle in prepa- that no one wanted to hear her sing a ballad and five in a row. Since then, she actually cleaned up, ration for the next nine months of snowy winter went with Waking Up In Vagas. If Gaga is the left Bobby Brown (BOBBBBBBBBY!!!!). So let's

4) All the big party anthems of the summer cur- hooker you pick up in Vegas, Katy would be the hope Whitney can lead the charge towards the Aaron Fallon, Interscope Records Photo by rently flooding the radio will give way to the more girl you meet at the strip club, marry in an Elvis more demure, grown up fall and leave the drunk- LADY GAGA relaxed vibe of fall (or on some stations, the 24 themed chapel and then lose half your income to en mess that was summer 2009 behind us all. hour Christmas music barrage which now begins lack of career skills and agreed to push buttons in quickie divorce court. (Unless your from the And if she can't, lets at least hope she brought for a living at a small outpost built on a land com- on Labor Day) South, then it's Carrie Underwood...or whichever enough to share. It's this last item which is of most concern to post in a place called Medford. I push a button cousin can afford a bus ticket to Vegas with you *After years of failed careers ... three years in every 240 seconds or else 800,000 people will me, since it's what I do for a living. So I thought …) pharmacology school, a sad attempt at lion tam- I'd take a look at the hottest songs of the summer lose contact with the outside world while driving Mariah came back and dropped a song called ing which led to my partner Roy being mauled by to work in the morning and will be unable to hum of 2009. First off, since this is a gay publication, Obsessed, which is about how obsessed she is a white tiger, and eleven different inventions we have to start with Lady Gaga. She has contin- along with the philosophical musings of Kelly with how obsessed Eminem is with her. Nick being turned down by the US Patent office (damn Clarkson and the Pussycat Dolls. ued to hump every man, woman and inanimate Cannon then proved he was man enough to keep invisible panty hose!) I have settled on my total

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I'm pretty sure that I did my first "set" at the that I was "hosting" a Pride day thing in Hartford Maggie Cassella, a lawyer-turned stand-up dinner for the 15th anniversary of the University and Lea DeLaria was performing there and she comedian, writer, American-Canadian actress, producer and internationally acclaimed Canadian talk show host of Because I Said So, will perform at Worcester Pride this fall. Originally from Hartford, Conn., this lesbian comedic icon currently lives in Toronto, ON, Canada with her wife and can often be found col- laborating with fellow comedian Lea Delaria. Maggie's comedy was a mix of rants and raves MAGGIE CASSELLA from the start in 1989. Obsessed with the fact that comedy show. You don't know if you're losing in she could get an unlimited supply of material from front of a judge who smiles in your face then just reading the paper, Maggie settled in on her screws you and your client over, making you like Because I Said So™ format of sit down comedy a piece of crap! Sorry. But I think that little out- tearing through news topics from law, to entertain- burst also answers the question regarding why I ment, to technology, to religion, and finishing up left, eh? with the things that just made her mental. She Q. What types of topics do you like to exploit has performed Because I Said So™ for 17 sum- through comedy? How did the audience react mers in Provincetown, as well as in a whole mess in your earlier comedic routine compared to of other places in North America. more recent performances? In an exclusive interview with NightTimez, A. Well, my show is kind of a hybrid of real life Maggie keeps it real as she discusses her career, current stories and current events. It's kind of her coming out process and the differences always been that way. So audience reaction just between performing for Canadian and American of Connecticut Women's Center. The blurry mem- basically bullied me into doing stand-up. It went depends on how they feel about what's going on. audiences. She even gives us a sneak peak of ory is that the Executive Director asked me to do like this: Lea: You're really funny. You should do I will say this though, during the 'Dubya' Bush her upcoming show at Worcester Pride. jokes at that thing but it really is a blur. I kind of stand-up Maggie: Thanks. But I'm not a stand-up years, people actually used to come up to me NL (Q). How exactly did you get your career remember wearing like tails and a bow tie though I'm a lawyer. Lea: You're going to do 5 minutes in after the show and tell me that I should run for off the ground and when did you start per- so that's probably why I'm blocking it. Holy crap I my show this summer AND you're going to do a office. I was flattered of course, but I mean, have sketch with us too. Maggie: Uh, Okay. Cut to you seen my show? I'm a bit of a ranting nut! twenty years later and I'm a stand-up but not a My response was always, "Yeah, no, you don't lawyer. And no, I'm not afraid of Lea DeLaria. want me to run for office, you just want to be able Q. Growing up in an Italian Catholic family, to vote for someone who says the stuff I'm say- what was your coming out experience like? ing." A. (Laughs) Next question! Q. Considering your legal expertise, how Actually, my folks are amazing. They really are. would you say the gay movement has shifted Q. You were once a practicing lawyer. Are over the years? there any similarities between law and come- In the United States, it's been a slow slog. [It is] dy? Once you left the profession, was it what ridiculous, really, that a country that prides itself you expected? on it's democracy treats us as second class citi- A. The fact is that you need the same skill set to zens based on what - other people's religious be a lawyer as you do to be a stand-up [comedi- prejudices? How ironic is that? Freedom of reli- an]. Well, if you want to be good. First, you have gion, but no freedom from religion. [It is] crazy to be uber prepared for both jobs. Second, you when you think about it. In other countries it have to know you're audience. Third, you have to be able to roll with whatever comes at you. The major difference--You know if you're losing at a See Maggie on p. 15 www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-7 B-8 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-9 ing is that you can become more effective with teamwork. The necessary adjustments will entail false starts and some stress, but not adjusting is Q Puzzle: “Dueling Divas” Q Scopes even more stressful. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Worrying "Shut up and listen, Cancer!" about your health is the surest way to undermine it. Let your worries, frets and pains be fuel for cre- By: Jack Fertig* ative efforts. Nothing will come out quite right, but With Mercury turning retrograde in Libra we're think if it as raw material to be refined later. all prone to say things we'll regret later. The most SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): It's not dangerous word is "yes." Saturn, Uranus and the time to be buying stocks or lottery tickets. Neptune are further muddying thinking, making it Emotional investments in home and community too easy to rationalize ideals, like Robespierre, are also a dicey bet, but in quiet privacy think Hitler and Stalin did. Try to save big decisions for about what you give and what you want in return. next month! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Misunderstandings Excelling at work can take attention away from with your partner will not be fixed by logical reiter- needs at home. Whatever is wrong is not being ation. Can you agree to disagree? Just listening clearly articulated, and trying to intuit a solution is and understanding can be enough. Be helpful and only partially successful. Solutions can wait, sym- attentive. A romantic escape offers a nice diver- pathy can't. sion. CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Snafus at work feed Speaking up too quickly will undermine your into tension contributing to worse problems. authority. Winning arguments is unlikely. Better Detach and break the vicious cycle. Bring col- just to listen and hear whatever you can learn. leagues in to discuss the problems. Let imagina- Keep an open mind, and you could have a deep tions run free, then winnow out the moonbeams change of heart. and get grounded with the best ideas. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Your GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Creative efforts are sexual standards are in conflict with your other blocked, but it's a good time to edit, revise and values. Get back to basics. What's really impor- see what needs fixing. Mundane chores seem tant? That can change with experience so be more dull and laborious, but can focus your mind. adaptable. It may be just a case of your karma Across Down Like Tibetan monks, make a meditation of "Carry running over your dogma. water, chop wood." 1 Prefix for Michelangelo's land 1 SALT subject PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Your partner- 6 Single drag queen's title? 2 Scarlett's plantation CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your best strategy ship needs some changes, but you worry too 10 Pleasured orally 3 On ___ with is to shut up and listen. At least measure your much, making the problems worse than they real- 14 Playwright Karel 4 Sculptor Edmonia words carefully before speaking. Mouth shut and ly are. Although you are a terrific lover, desires 15 Gay Talese's ___ the Sons 5 "I Cain't Say No" musical ears open will lead you to brilliant new ideas. change. What used to thrill your partner could be Yeah, Mom could have been wrong! 16 Scott of "Happy Days" 6 Eye candy for gay guys getting dull. Discuss and explore! 17 Bar fight 7 Peru native LEO (July 23 - August 22): Some days it doesn't *Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 18 Fey feline film felon 8 Opening pay to get out of bed. If you can postpone every- 1977, is available for personal and business con- 19 Rival of Madonna 9 Result of forgetting the lube? thing that needs doing and get suitable company, sultations in person in , or online 20 Rival of Madonna 10 Ab Fab network bed may indeed be a great place to stay. Can you everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, 23 Scale notes 11 Gross Anatomy actress Christine afford to take a spontaneous honeymoon? Can through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by you afford not to? 24 "A Boy Named Sue" writer Silverstein 12 Kids' song refrain email at [email protected]. 25 Author whose poems inspired Cats 13 Bottom-of-the-barrel VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Be attentive 27 Magneto portrayer McKellen 21 Cut and realistic about your own limits. The silver lin- 30 Wilson of Zoolander 22 Etheridge album "___, I Am" 32 Letter before omega 26 Tripoli's country brought New York City House music to the table. 33 Moisten boxers 27 Treated a swollen member Queer Circus Monday's were dubbed Queer Circus, named by 35 Lorre's detective 28 Alice's Restaurant patron John Dellarocco for the circus like atmosphere. 37 Kiss from Kahlo 29 Chicago co-producer Meron By: Eileen Dover*/NT There was so much going on under one roof and 41 Rival of Debbie Reynolds 31 "Try someone else" Columnist so many people came out, whether it was for the 44 Bonehead 34 Montezuma was one nce upon a time in a drag the music the boys, the Goth kids, the ravers 45 Invitation to a top? 36 Fate city called Boston a the muscle boys the lesbians the trannies or just 46 Conquers, sexually 38 East of Eden director Kazan Oclub named Quest to socialize and take in it's vastness! 47 Bird from down under 39 "Gone," at an auction opened. It was 1992 and As the 90s aged so did the night and we took 49 Comes out on the beach 40 Estimator's words Madonna's Sex book was for granted the house that creativity, youth and 51 Fuss and feathers 42 Woman's chambers scandalizing the world! Cher energy built. In 1998 Quest closed its doors and 52 Series of waterfalls 43 Shot back was doing infomercials and Boy George hit #1 its creators went on to do some of the biggest 56 Obeys the cox 48 Hoolihan's M*A*S*H rank with the Crying Game (#15 in the US but fabulous things in nightlife in the country. I was part of 58 Rainbow shape 50 Physique, informally nonetheless!)... Yes those were very different Quest and part of those big things some of which 59 Rival of Suzanne Somers 52 Bourbon Street cuisine times and Quest set out to be different from all included Avaland (Boston), Avalon (New York 64 Fontaine, rival of Olivia de Havilland 53 Became erect the other clubs in Boston... City), The Spider Club with Boy George (New 66 It comes out of your head 54 Gives the once-over Monday night at Quest would feature an ama- York City) Karma Club (Boston) and so many 67 Transsexual Richards 55 Vocalist Gorme teur go-go contest, which was hosted by Mizery many more. I was hosting parties with internation- 68 Annapolis sch. 57 Say "*&%@#!" (not created by or owned by anyone), drag shows al celebrities and life was good!! 69 Button's place 60 Relief of Lincoln that featured the likes of Candis Cayne, Lady I left nightlife in 2002 to engage in a career, a 70 Stand next to O'Keeffe 61 Words before many words Bunny, Kevin Aviance, Girlina (now Lina) Eileen 9-5 type deal, which required school and every- 71 Kristy McNichol sitcom Empty ___ 62 Andrew Van de Camp, for one Dover, Ivana Bump, Sabina Sydney, and of thing! I was partied out … but, I'm back! 72 Gets hard 63 Prefix with tubbies course the incomparable Afrodite! Queenie was 73 One that mates with a queen bee 65 Singer Cole See Solution on p. 10 flipping burgers on the roof deck and Jay Ine See Circus on p.16 B-10 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com OUT WEEKEND The New England area's premier promoters Chris Harris Presents and Rafael Sanchez bring you Boston's 3rd Annual OUT WEEKEND September 3-6, 2009! Growing bigger and better each year, OUT WEEKEND has quickly claimed a permanent spot on the circuit party calendar and invites you to come OUT and end your summer with a bang! The weekend of events kicks off with Boston's original and most popular Thursday night out, The Glamorous Life at Estate with local icon DJ Rich LaDue spinning the very best in Hip Hop and Top 40's Dance music, while the hottest people in the city hit the dance floor! Doors open at 10PM. Admission is free before 11PM and is $10 after. This event is locat- ed at 1 Boylston Place, Boston, Mass. Friday night, the party returns to Lansdowne Street and what used to be Avalon, the original home of Boston's biggest weekly dance party. Circuit superstar=2 0DJ/Producer Manny Lehman spins OUT WEEKEND's event at The House of Blues with the incomparable Nina Flowers per- forming live! Manny rocked the dance floor for Epic Saturdays 4th of July party so you don't want to miss this incredible event! Doors open at 10PM and admission is $15. This is a 21+ event and is located at 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, Mass. Advanced tickets for this event can be pur- chased online at houseofblues.com. Saturday night features OUT WEEKEND's main event with the highly anticipated return of DJ/Producer Roland Belmares to Epic Saturdays. Roland comes back to Boston after playing a summer of hot circuit events across the country and is sure to keep the dance floor packed all night long! Doors open at 10PM and admission is $15. This is a 21+ event and is located at 279 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Don't for get about the Sunday afternoon Pool Party from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Randolph Country Club located at 44 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, Mass. Admission is $10 per person. OUT WEEKEND ends Sunday night with a Brazilian Born DJ Ranny to celebrate his annual Independencia Doors open at 10PM. This is also a 21+ event. Admission is free before 11PM and $15 after. This event is also located at 279 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Visit www.outweekendboston.com for all up-to- date event information.

Solution from p. 9 www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-11 B-12 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-13 B-14 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-15 Maggie from p. 6 A. One night Lea DeLaria and I were doing a do this interview, Maggie. I know you have This year, Worcester Pride week takes place sketch together and she surprised me by coming thousands of loyal fans right here in New from Wednesday, September 9 - Sunday, ranges from: You're dead if they catch you, espe- on stage in a different costume then she normally England and well-beyond. Is there any other September 13, 2009. To purchase tickets to cially if you are a gay men in countries like Iran did. It was a hideous costume and hilariously message you would like to pass along to Maggie's show, or for up-to-date Pride informa- and Iraq, to you are a citizen just like any other funny and I lost it for almost 7 minutes. I just them? tion, please visit, www.WorcesterPride.com. citizen with all your rights. Living in Canada, I couldn't stop laughing and after a couple of min- A. I hope to see you at the show and thanks, as have to say, it's very special to not have to think utes that's not all that funny to the audience any- always for your continued support. about fighting for my rights in my homeland any- more. Yipes! more … Super special and I'm very grateful for Q. Do you practice your routine before hand that. That, and the free healthcare! (Laughs). or do you rely on improvisation? Out in the Park’s Private Party Q. Is performing stand-up in Canada different A. I write a new show every year and just go out Six Flags New Photo by: Bill Berggren to NYPD Blue, than the U.S.? If so, how? What type of "news- and perform it. I keep what works and throw out England is hosting its made television paper material" can you get from U.S. publica- what doesn't. 2nd Annual Out in the history by playing tions compared to Canadian ones? Q. Where do you see yourself, personally and Park private party for network televi- the Gay and Lesbian sion's very first A. Yes. And don't take this the wrong way, but professionally, in 10 years? Community. Friends, Gay Asian series Canadians kind of pay attention to more of the A. I own a production company called "a sweet lit- family and supporters regular role on the stuff that goes on outside of Canada then we tle production company" in Toronto. We just pro- are all welcome to short-lived CBS here in the States tend to pay attention to what duced our first TV series for Canadian TV called attend and revel in sitcom, Some of goes on outside of the U.S. So like, Canadians The Vent. (www.getoutthevent.com) I just see entertainment, music My Best Friends. know about U.S. politics and I can honestly say more creating and producing TV and film. Photo courtesy of Six Flags and rides. Everyone Bob Lawson's most of my friends here [in the states] don't have Hopefully some of it you'll get to see here in the can expect this SABRINA BLAZE & Mind Gaymes is ALEC MAPA a clue about the Canadian government. Not States. September's private MISS KITTY LITTERthe world's first- YOUR gentle readers, of course, who I know are Q. You will be performing at Worcester Pride event to surpass last year's success and festivi- ever audience participation gay mind reading all well-read and informed! this September. Can you give us a sneak peak ties. show that will leave you puzzled as to how Bob Q. Of all your performances or shows, do you of that show? Or, what can people expect Out in the Park has an impressive entertain- accomplishes these unthinkable mental feats. have one that is particularly memorable? What from you at this performance? ment lineup including Alec Mapa from Join Six Flags New England on Sunday, distinguishes this one from the others? A. It's [about] current events. Crazy governors. and , Mind Gaymes, Miss September 20, 2009 for the celebration of pride A. The 1993 March on Washington. Four minutes Dead celebrities. And, one inauspicious Jeff Kitty Litter and Sabrina Blaze. Award winning and diversity, by sharing laughter and memories of stand up in front of a million people. Two Stryker love toy story that happened to a gay boy actor, comedian, and journalist, Alec Mapa, will with family, friends and the surrounding communi- applause breaks. Enough said. friend of mine. A true story that's almost unbeliev- send the crowds into a fit of laughter with his ty. For more information about the event, avail- Q. What is the most embarrassing moment able. hilarious live performance. Mapa who has guest able transportation or to buy tickets, please visit that you've had on stage? Q. Thank you so much for taking the time to starred on over 40 television shows from Friends www.OutInThePark.info.

September 12,, 2009 B-16 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com Vidioview: The wacky wonderful world of adult films By: Mark Adams/NT Columnist indeed. It also features Tyler Saint , Charly Diaz, Andreas Cavalli and Drake Jaden, it's on their elcome to Vidioview! If you're new to website now, and should be in stores mid- these ramblings, I'll attempt to keep September. Wyou up-to-date with the goings-on in Here’s another classic gem at Bijou World, from the wacky Wonderful World of Gay Porn, because the Hand-in-Hand studios, back in 1986, when I youse gots to know. And, more importantly, keep was just a child. In Heat features five never- in mind that I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. before-released short subjects by the studios' So, it's no big deal when a straight guy does directors, including Jack Devau, directing Doug the ol' "gay for pay" thingy, but let a gay guy do deMarco in Before Time, also featuring a boa Photo courtesy of Jet Set "straight for pay," well, it really opens up constrictor as a "living cockring;" Noon, with JD Pandora's "box." Ooops—bad choice of words! In Slater, Bobby Madison, and lots of mirrors, and JESSE SANTANA case you've been living in a cave recently, gay Peter de Rome's 3 P.M., with Scorpio. These are The producers of The Real Housewives of guy Arpad Miklos, in the gay end of the biz for true oldies-but-goodies are at BijouWorld.com Atlanta, one of America's great "reality" (hahaha- over a decade, did his very first "straight for pay" now. ha) shows, are supposedly looking at doing a gay scene. And he did it with Jake Cruise. No, not In this follow-up, which actually should be version of the show, set in NYC. They're looking with Jake in a dress, but for Jake's site Straight appearing on Inside Edition at any moment, if not for potential ... what should we call them...con- Guys for Gay Eyes. He filmed his straight scene already, "celebrity" (hahahahaha) Levi Johnston, testants? Stars? They call them "hot, young and with Holly Heart, who I could trip over and not (you know…Sarah Palin's almost-son-in-law and fabulous gay men." Aren't we all? And, of course, have a clue. The scene was also condom-less, the father of her grandchild ... hahaha, again) has lots of drama. Even if it's made up. I'm sure I'm unlike what Miklos does in his gay scenes. Miklos received his second offer from a male company to not the only one to suggest Michael Lucas. assures his fans he is "gay, love(s) cock ... and Flux pose and perform. Last week, it was Unzipped; Then there is Ryan Raz. The personable and copyright 2009 hairy men." He also commented that he enjoys this time, the $25G offer is from the parent com- popular performer and current Raging Stallion sex ... "a girl could bring me pleasures as a guy MARCO BLAZE pany of StraightCollegeMen.com. The money will exclusive has been named as one of the Dream can." Jake Cruise says his site is "straight porn Sensuality attracts my attention. As will the con- buy them a solo masturbation scene. The offer Team for NakedSword.com. The website designed for a gay male audience ... the fun tent of Flux, new from Brian Mills. Nine, count was published on LeviNaked.com. So much for a describes him as an "all-American twink stud ... they're having while f$#@!%^ a girl." To which I 'em, nine of the gorgeous manly Titan Men, led tough economy. Levi could become the Paris with his ... picture perfect asshole." Another one say, "Huh?" No wait ... actually, I say, by exclusives Marco Blaze and Ric Van Sant on a Hilton of gay porn. 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Circus from p. 9 where you can order from these looks ... pretty, ugly, or pretty ugly!! We will have classic house I decided to contact the originators of Queer and top 40s mixed with R&B and some 90s pop! Circus for a second run updated for 2009! Sure, Every week will have its own unique flair and we all won't be there, some have moved on, YOU the patron are the star, not me, You are the passed on, and of course some just aren't into it, ringleader! It's a night not to be missed!! but there's a new generation who deserve their Machine is next door to the "old Quest" located circus and some of the people from the original at 1254 Boylston Street, Boston Mass. For more have been waiting for it to come back for some information about Queer Circus, visit time now... or at least something that feels like it. www.machine-boston.com. Queer Circus 2009 will take place on Tuesday *Eileen Dover is a performance artist, a DJ, an nights at Machine beginning June 30th. It will fea- actor, a writer and recovering alcoholic. She has ture the amateur go-go contest with a $50 cash worked with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Boy prize hosted by a rotating cast of Boston's best George, Eartha Kitt, Christine Ebersole, Amanda and kindest drag stars! It will also feature Gay Lepore and many others. For more information Twister and Horny Jeopardy and a make-up bar visit, www.eileendover.com. www.NightTimez.com • NightTimez • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • B-17 Adam Bomb: Adam Killian on the Future of Meeting Men A. Yes! It's available on iTunes. everything is at your fingertips. I'm already using By: Tyler Ross/NT Special Q. How did you become the face of my phone more than my computer. AtomicMen.com? Q. What is AtomicMen doing to compete Atomicmen.com is not Manhunt. Nor is it A. I was shooting with photographer Justin against mobile sites like Grindr that have their Gay.com. You won't find any tired LGBT news on Monroe when my friend Marco Blaze came for a own app on i-phones? its home page. visit. I thought it might be fun to do a couple A. They have a mobile unit - AtomicMen.mobi. Its closest cousin is Facebook. In fact, shoot. It turned into an erotic photo session, and You can check out profiles, send and read mes- Atomicmen incorporates many of the same fea- Justin asked if we would model for sages, and change your profile. If you want the tures found on Facebook, including "What are AtomicMen.com. We both love the site so we full experience, AtomicMen.com is also compati- you doing?" and the option for members to post agreed. ble with iPhones and Blackberry browsers. videos. Where it differs from Facebook is in its Q. Do you hook-up online? Q. How selective are you when adding friends rules. Basically, there are none. AtomicMen A. I have but it's been a while. I'm dating some- on your AtomicMen page? allows members to post full frontal nude images one so I'm off the market. A. I add friends who are friends, whether new and video. That's why many gay men are now Q. What makes Atomicmen.com better than all friends or old. referring to it as "Naked Facebook". the other hook-up sites out there right now? Q. What must one do to become one of your Adding to its sexually uninhibited reputation, A. AtomicMen.com is more than a hookup site. It friends? Atomicmen recently introduced popular porn actor is more like a central hub for hot guy networking. A. (Laughs) You just have to ask nicely. Adam Killian as its spokesperson. We spoke to It incorporates all the popular applications gay Q. What's next for Adam Killian? Killian about being the face of the new campaign men use like Twitter, Skype, and RSS feeds for A. I'm filming movies for Channel 1 and Falcon in and what it means to be an Atomic man. blogs. They're adding a new video feature this the next months, and I'll be traveling a lot. I have Labor Day is coming up. Have you worked hard month. It'll be like the old days on X-Tube with photo shoots lined up that I am excited for, and this summer, Adam? guys uploading their amateur porn clips. Oh, and later this month, I'll be shooting Atomicmen.com's The summer was amazing. I danced at several I saved the best for last - it's free. holiday campaign with Justin Monroe. It's going Pride events. I completed a new film called Q. Do you see mobile as the next frontier in to blow Santa away! "Taken: To the Lowest Level." I even recorded a online hook-ups? Friend Adam Killian on www.Atomicmen.com. song called "Take Me" which opens the film. A. Yes. With the iPhone and similar phones, Tell him NightTimez sent ya! Photo by: Justin Monroe TR (Q). Adam Killian sings?

Josh Hart, Arpad Miklos, Tommy Defendi, and the incomparable Nick Capra, who graces this year's cover. GS (Q). Why do you think you were you cho- sen as the cover of the 2010 calendar?

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Photo by: Felix Drobek KING OF DISCO little like watching a flower open up. The produc- A. That's due to the influence of late 70's disco, tion values and vocal arrangements are far richer which was all about celebrating being yourself. Barton Inspired by Provincetown and more complex in the new album. Also, it was Artists like Sylvester, who made music in San By Trey Lefferson/NT Special a more collaborative effort. I co-wrote many of the Francisco where LESSONS LEARNED was “Disco is not dead," declares Barton. new songs with some exceptional artists. You recorded, used his music to take people to a "I hear a lot of music on the radio today that is start to hear with other people's ears when you higher place. That is something I aspire to do in very clearly disco derivative, inspired by classics work with other talent. my music. like ABBA's "The Visitors", Yello's "Vicious Q. Who influences you as an artist? Q. Does the gay community have reason to Games" or Grace Jones' "Feel Up"." A. Vocalists like Linda Ronstadt, David Sylvian, celebrate in 2009? The out singer aims to add a few of his own Annie Lennox and Neil Young are strong influ- A. We certainly do. The gay community is finally songs to the list of tracks that will endure on gay ences for me; also late 70s disco. uniting as a group to battle important civil rights dance floors. Two of his singles have already Q. What was the inspiration behind your first issues. become staples: the dark extended mix of "Take single, ON THE BEACH? Q. What do you feel we need to pay more Me Up" (featured on the soundtrack of the film A. I was in Provincetown, walking alone on the attention to in our fight for civil rights? "Boy Culture") and his ascendant dub of "To Call beach with the waves crashing and the sun beat- A. The passing of California's Proposition 8 has My Own". ing down. I looked up and I noticed the moon was made it much clearer what we are facing in terms This fall, Barton will release his next full-length in the sky! It made me reflect on all the elements of discrimination. How we respond, how we live album, LESSONS LEARNED. The first single "On around me—the water, the sand, the sky, the sun our lives, how we act in the world is what we the Beach", inspired by the beaches of and moon, and how they were all connected on need to pay attention to. Provincetown, released this summer. It's a deep the beach. Q. What do you say to those who want to label track; one that may not play on Top 40 radio but Q. The first line is "on the beach I see you"... you as a dance artist? that's ok with Barton. who are you referring to? A. I am a dance artist. I also make pop music. I "I am not and never intend to be a Madonna or A. While soaking in the wonders around me, I don't mind labels, I think it is human to categorize a Depeche Mode" he says. 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What words do you live by? order to find what's worthwhile. ing people through the looking glass.’ That's not Lasts Forever". It's about how our lives are finite A. Listen to your own voice. Q. Is it still difficult for an out-artist to break what I wanted when I set out to do music. Doing and the importance of capturing the beauty in To learn more about Barton, visit into mainstream? things on my own terms is important for me. each experience. Netspheres.net. A. Gay or straight, there's a lot of competition for Q. How does the new album compare with Q. The notion of celebration seems to be a your 2008 release, FORMATIVE? common theme in most of your songs. Why

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Over 375 hot gay I have been keeping myself very busy here in when we are moving. Until then, we will continue in July sucked but were men and woman crammed the boat and had a my home state of Rhode Island with my Saturday to party at 124 Snow Street! fantastic meal all to help raise money for Kathy's night Kitty and Friends Drag show at the Dark I do enjoy writing my little article and trying to KITTY LITTER made up for with the glorious weather in August. I finally am Group, Rhode Island Pride, and AIDS Care Lady located at 125 Snow Street, Providence. keep you informed on the comings and goings in a golden bronze goddess and have spent much Ocean State. Thanks to Bob at Club Gallery for Now it is going into its 7th year and I can't thank both Providence and Boston, but I am happy to time at the shore. As you know with the end of hosting the after party. Special thanks to Charlie you all enough for making it the longest running announce that Eileen Dover will be keeping all summer comes the return of the hot college boys McGraw for hosting this for the last 10 years help- drag show on a weekly basis in the state. I have the boys and girls informed on the Boston scene and girls. New faces in the clubs also bring a new ing to raise over $100,000 for RI charities. also taken over as Hostess of Strip Poker at the in her monthly column here in The Rainbow energy to get us all motivated again for a fun Worcester Gay Pride is coming up on Saturday Mira bar on Richmond Street in Providence. This Times in the Night Timez section. Welcome filled fall. September 12th on Water Street. The events start is the best way to win cash in the city. We call it aboard Eileen and I hope to meet you soon! Gay days at 6 Flags will happen again on on September 9th with a cocktail fundraiser. strip poker, but really it's a dice game. Two people As always, you can find me on Facebook or if September 20th, back to a Sunday at the recom- Thursday is the flag raising. Friday is the Miss roll the dice and whoever gets the lower roll has you have something you would like me to cover, mendation of yours truly. This year is going to be Gay Worcester competition, hosted by my dear to take an article of clothing off. The person who you can reach me at [email protected]. the best ever with myself and Sabrina Blaze once friend the Lady Sabrina at Club Blu. Then, on is standing in the bar towel at the end looses. again entertaining you along with the star of Ugly Saturday, the beer garden opens at noon with Here is the thing, the winner wins $100.00 and Betty, Alec Mapa, performing live. Visit outinthep- activities all day till 7pm, follwed by a huge dance the looser $50.00. In my book, that's a win-win. XXOO ark.info for more details and to purchase tickets party at club Blu. So yes,boys and girls, pride The audience also gets to win a door prize either and for Providence, R.I. and Boston, Mass. trans- season is not over yet. Go get those rainbow a cash prize that if is not won grows each week Kitty Litter portation. flags and shirts out and make your way to because the winner of the door prize has to pick Also, big news in Rhode Island is that I will be Worcester on Saturday September 12th for more one of five envelopes. One contains the cash and * Kitty Litter is the Self Proclaimed First Lady of returning to be the host of Gay Bingo the third information go to worcesterpride.com. the others various prizes. Come on down on Providence she has been active in the Gay commu- Thursday of every month. Games start at 7pm at I am also going to ask for your help at this time. Thursdays to the Mira bar and see me and the nity as well as raising funds for many non profits the Riveria Bingo Palace at 1612 Elmwood Ave AIDS Care Ocean State is having their largest hot boys who take it all off in the name of cash. throughout New England. She works as the Cranston RI. This is one over the top bingo with fundraiser of the year on October 16. Artbeat is Show time is at midnight! Development Director of AIDS Care Ocean State as lots of mayhem and laughs, all to raise money for an Art auction to benefit the client services of The gay scene in Providence is changing for well as serving on many non profit boards. AIDS Care Ocean State and AIDS Project Rhode ACOS. They are looking for any donations of Art, sure. I have to check this rumor out, but I hear Island. Come out and support these two AIDS services, gift certificates, or anything that will that two clubs merged. More to come on this B-24 • Sept. 3 - Sept 30, 2009 • NightTimez • www.NightTimez.com